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Ground-breaking held for new childcare facility

Ground-breaking held for new childcare facility

LAUREL – Building Blocks Early Childhood and Family Development Center held its groundbreaking ceremony July 16 at the facility’s 308 Lonsdale Street construction site. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Getting ready for the Fair

Getting ready for the Fair

Area 4H groups have been chipping in to help get the buildings and grounds at the Cedar County Fairgrounds ready for this week’s fair. The Laurel Bit and Bridle Club was in charge of the horse barn. Lots of elbow grease and hard work went into to all areasofthebarntomakeitready for the horses. (above) Stella Graham and Elle White clean up oneofthestallsinthehorsebarn. (far left) Weston White pushes the wheelbarrow back for more clean up in the horse barn. (left) Brock Pinkelman helps get the facility ready. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

July, 1943: Several Laurel servicemen are training for war

July, 1943: Several Laurel servicemen are training for war

The month of July began with an Allied offensive in the South Pacific. At the same time, the Soviets and the Germans were engaged in what was said to be the world’s largest tank battle. More than 1000 Soviet tanks engaged 1000 German tanks near the Russian city of Kursk. The result was a stunning German defeat and a major turning point in the war. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Expert explains the history of Social Security

Expert explains the history of Social Security

Guest 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

LCC students attend SkillsUSA event

LCC students attend SkillsUSA event

ATLANTA – Four Laurel-Concord-Coleridge students recently attended the SkillsUSA Championship. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

LCC cross country runners gain experience at camp

LCC cross country runners gain experience at camp

HOMER – Laurel-Concord-Coleridge sent 18 cross country runners to the Tri State District Camp. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

State Champs

HASTINGS – The Laurel 14-andunder girls softball team had to do it the hard way, but they worked their way through the loser’s bracket to claim the Class D State title here Sunday. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Town hall planned on school bond issue

Town hall planned on school bond issue

RANDOLPH – The public will be able to hear more about proposed school improvements that will most likely be put forth in a bond issue. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

2024 Randolph Community Fair

2024 Randolph Community Fair

‘Deserving’ recognition given to award winners 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Commissioners appoint new county attorney

Commissioners appoint new county attorney

HARTINGTON – A Norfolk lawyer has been appointed as the new Cedar County attorney. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

1994: Ribbon cut for Highway 20 lighting project

1994: Ribbon cut for Highway 20 lighting project

75 Years Ago - July 21, 1949 RANDOLPH – M.M. Bowles, owner and manager of the Bowles Drug store here for the past 28 yeas, has sold the business to Vincent D. Hartz, young pharmacist, who comes here from Coda. Mr. Hartz took possession of his new business this week, and inventory was counted Tuesday, and the doors were opened for business on Wednesday. The new owner is a graduate of the college of pharmacy of the University of Nebraska. He served 45 months in the army in World War II with overseas duty in the European theater. He was pharmacist for a Revenant (Nebr.) firm for one year, and the past two years has been associated with Ford’s Pharmacy at Coda. Mr. Hartz is married and has two children, Kay and Joe. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Community Fair award winners

Community Fair award winners

Community Fair award winners 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

County fair features rising musical stars

County fair features rising musical stars

HARTINGTON – The time has arrived yet again for the Cedar County Fair. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

The Final Dance

The Final Dance

07/14/2024 09:33 AM

Plans for new city shop are coming together

Plans for new city shop are coming together

HARTINGTON – The city is getting closer to breaking ground for a new million dollar city shop. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

New pedestrian bridge is being installed at Cedar County Fairgrounds

New pedestrian bridge is being installed at Cedar County Fairgrounds

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Fair wants to make it easy for attendees to connect with the activities at the annual event. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Council approves licenses for Hartington Dayz

Council approves licenses for Hartington Dayz

HARTINGTON – Plans for the Aug. 3 Hartington Dayz event are quickly coming together. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Election deadline for villages quickly approaches

Election deadline for villages quickly approaches

HARTINGTON – Candidates are still needed for several area village board positions. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Carole M. Nordby

Carole M. Nordby

HARTINGTON – Carole M. Nordby, 88, Hartington, died July 5, 2024, at Faith Regional Hospital, Norfolk. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

David Joseph Konz

David Joseph Konz

David Konz 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Donald Ralph Felber

Donald Ralph Felber

GRAND ISLAND – Former Clay Center resident, Donald Ralph Felber, 67, died July 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Grand Island Village, Grand Island. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

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