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April 8, 1981
FORDYCE — A 1961 Chevrolet pickup owned by Chuck Kramer was stolen last week, then later recovered five miles north of Fordyce, according to the Sheriff’s Dept.
Kramer reported the truck missing from Chucks’ Body Shop in Fordyce, last Thursday. He called to report that it had been located Saturday.
April 8, 1981
HARTINGTON — Emergency preparedness of local schools, utility companies and fire and rescue squads was tested Thursday during a tornado drill. John Heitman, Hartington Civil Defense director, said the drill, which was conducted in conjunction with Nebraska Tornado Preparedness Week, went better than anticipated. Action began when they tornado warning was sounded. At the schools, students were rushed to designated safety areas. Meanwhile, crews were giving instructions at the Fire Station by Heitman.
April 2, 1986
WYNOT — Wynot will take on a unique new schedule when they begin a modified four-day week school year beginning with the next school year.
April 15, 1991
HARTINGTON — Hartington “is just a tremendous town,” according to community motivator Ed Nelson, and with work it can become even better. Nelson spoke to 110 people April 8 at the City Auditorium on “Strengthening the Rural Community Through Effective Creative Leadership.”
April 15, 1991
HARTINGTON — Dakota and Cedar County law enforcement officials told approximately 100 people on Wednesday laws concerning illegal use of alcohol and drugs need more specific language written into them.
Dakota County Attorney Kurt Hohenstein, Cedar County Attorney Mark Behm and Cedar County Sheriff Elliot Arens spoke at a public informational meeting by the Hartington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Task Force.
