Nebraska Strong will be in the area bringing information about coping during an infectious disease outbreak. Nebraska Rural Response Hotline-1-800-464-0258. Nebraska Family Helpline - 1-888-866-8660.
People are traveling for the Nebraska Passport Program
The Nebraska Tourism Department announced that 115 people have completed the 2020 Nebraska Passport so far. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes, while also supporting Nebraska's tourism destinations and small businesses. To read more on the passport program, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
DHHS encourages Test Nebraska use
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) dashboard continues to show an increase in positive cases. DHHS asks every Nebraskan to do their part to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. To read more on Test Nebraska and how you can protect yourself and others, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Beach "shore" is fun...
Niobrara Adventures' beach has been a busy place this summer, three miles south of Niobrara o Highway 14. Courtesy photo
A Card Shower has been requested for Rozann Graves of Niobrara in honor of her 80th birthday. Her address is: 169 Buckeye Road, Niobrara, NE 68760
Northeast Community College to require masks
Northeast Community College continues to put plans into place to prepare to begin the fall semester on August 17. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans have been developed to include appropriate social distancing and classroom safety protocols. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
See this week's Niobrara Tribune for the School Supply List for Niobrara Public Schools. School starts Aug. 20.
Check out this week's Niobrara Tribune to see the Niobrara Public Schools' full-color back to school ad, listing staff members, and lots of pertinent information about the coming school year.
Niobrara Public School is having an Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Hotdogs and chips will be served from the concession stand. Look for more info in this week's Tribune or next week's back to school ad.
Santee offered a cultural day camp for youth on July 22 and 23 at the powwow grounds.
Sponsors are needed for the Knox Co. Relay for Life Radio Luminaria on Aug. 22 from 5-10 p.m. broadcast from Creighton Community Radio station. Learn what the event includes and how to be a sponsor by reading this week's Tribune.
Faiths United Parish's Sunday morning worship service will be broadcast on 89.5 FM this Sunday at 9 a.m.
There will be hunting season this fall. Hunters may begin purchasing 2020 big game permits Aug. 3, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has just announced.
Knox County Fair,
August 13-16
Entertainment:
D.C. Lynch Midway all four days
August 13, 2020 Bull-A-Rama With Soundz Unlimited in Beer Garden
August 14, 2020: Lonestar at the Grandstand TBD, with Eastern Heights in the beer garden afterwards
August 15, 2020: Hairball at the Grandstand TBD, with Eastern Heights in Beer Garden afterwards
August 16, 2020: Monster Trucks
Fall sports will be taking place, according to the Nebraska School Activities Association. First practices for football and volleyball, cross country and golf are set to begin Aug. 10.
Niobrara School Board has approved the first reading of the updated Student Handbook, and the first reading of the new Staff Handbook, during their regular board meeting on Monday, July 13. See this week's Tribune for details.
Cade Kalkowski, a member of the Wayne State College men's track and field team, has received individual All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association by the association office in New Orleans, La.
The Isanti Cultural Day Camp is taking place July 22 and 23 at the Isanti Powwow Grounds in Santee. Sessions run from 8 - 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Sessions include Dakota Language, Dakota Song and Dance, Dakota Stories, Tipi Lessons, Hand Games and Archery.
"Visit531 Nebraska" visits in Niobrara
Visit531 Nebraska was in Niobrara on Sunday.
They are a couple of UNL-Omaha students entering their sophomore year, who, due to the virus, found themselves getting frequently bored, so they decided to explore the state and visit all 531 towns in Nebraska.
Cheer Camp held at School
A Cheer Camp for the Niobrara High School cheerleaders was held on Monday in the school gym. Instructors came from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion.
Drive-In Church being held...
Faiths United Parish at Niobrara held its first in-person church service since the pandemic on Sunday morning. The service was held drive-in theatre style and cars were parked six feet apart. Courtesy photo.
A fun summer learning camp featuring art has been taking place at Niobrara Public Schools during the past five weeks.
Congratulations to the NHS Class of 2020, who will graduate on Saturday, July 18. Ceremony is not open to the public but persons can view all of the graduates and their future plans in this week's edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
New Website and Mobile App coming!
The website may take a new look for some of you this week as we launch our new website and mobile app.
It will likely cause some disruption for a few days - so email or call if you have any issues.
Look to the paper next week for an update!
Graduation is Saturday for the 11 members of the NHS Class of 2020. The ceremony is not open to the public.
The Niobrara Village Board, met July 7 and passed an amendment to the village zoning ordinances, creating an ordinance to establish a process for joining lots.
Niobrara Promoters met July 9. Discussion was held on when to have the Bridge Dedication Celebration. It was decided the celebration would be held on Sept. 4 and 5. Activities planned are a car cruise, road rally and barbecue. Other suggestions are being welcomed.
Osni Ponca, LLC, the economic development arm of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, has purchased Farnik's Market in Niobrara. They are planning a renovation and hope to be open by Sept. 1.
The Niobrara Tribune won two awards in the Nebraska Better Newspaper Contest, Thursday, June 25; first place in the Class A Breaking News Photography category and first place in the Class A Editorial category.
The Niobrara Promoters are requesting a Card Shower for Ken and Galen Farnik to congratulation them on 55 years of service to the Niobrara Community. Cards will reach them at PO Box 105, Niobrara.
In Niobrara, fireworks are allowed for one week prior to the 4th of July, and times are until 10 p.m. each evening with a leeway given on July 4 (between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. )
The NHS Alumni Association Board's deadline for the Alumni Scholarships has been moved to July 15, 2020 for Niobrara graduates (before 2020) or still in college. For specifics see the alumni newsletter.
NENCAP Immunization Program will be holding an Immunization Clinic on July 21 in Creighton by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment or get more information persons can call 402-385-6300 or 1-800-445-2505.
From the Nebraska State Activities Association:
The NSAA Membership voted 31 to 20 FOR adding Bowling as a sanctioned NSAA activity.
The NSAA Membership voted 28 to 23 AGAINST adding Girls Wrestling as a sanctioned NSAA activity. The NSAA Board of Directors voted 7 to 1 to add Girls Wrestling as an EMERGING sport.
Complete results from the 2020 NSAA Representative Assembly are available on the NSAA website at https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/leg/repmin.pdf.
Cruise Night Set
The community of Niobrara is sponsoring a Cruise Night to honor the Niobrara High School Seniors of the Class of 2020, on Saturday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. Persons are to tune in to KBRX 102.9 for music, prizes and specials.
Cruise Night Set
The community of Niobrara is sponsoring a Cruise Night to honor the Niobrara High School Seniors of the Class of 2020, on Saturday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. Persons are to tune in to KBRX 102.9 for music, prizes and specials.
Dam safety experts release report on Spencer Dam failure
The Spencer Dam Independent Investigation Panel has prepared the final report on the failure of the Spencer Dam that occurred in northern Nebraska on March 14, 2019. To read the report, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Nebraskans urged to "stay connected"
Governor Pete Ricketts encouraged Nebraskans to stay connected to friends and family during this time of increased social distancing. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
COVID-19 case updates given
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported that Nebraska COVID-19 topped 1,000 with the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services's Thursday evening report of 1.066 cases. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
NCPA Academic All-State Winter 2019-2020 awards announced
The Nebraska School Activities Association announced the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association's Winter 2019-2020 Academic All-State Awards. Find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Cattlemen call for public support
The WNAX radio station had a special program pertaining to "the cattle market crisis." IT was reported that since the virus, all of the Ag markets have been hurt severely, but the livestock market the most severe. To read more, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune
Niobrara senior citizens handling pandemic well Donna Meier, 86, of Niobrara had just switched off her television Friday night when she decided to prepare supper. She glanced out her kitchen window and saw 13 of her family members in her driveway. To read the full story, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Construction on educational trail...
Construction is taking place, paving the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Educational Trail, three miles south of town. Concrete is being poured with plans to have the trail work completed over the next few months.
Niobrara senior citizens handling pandemic well
Donna Meier, 86, of Niobrara had just switched off her television Friday night when she decided to prepare supper. She glanced out her kitchen window and saw 13 of her family members in her driveway. To read the full story, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Bridge Construction at Niobrara
Work has not stopped all winter long on the bridge project at Niobrara, to replace two bridges that were washed out in the March 14, 2019 flood.
Local Priest “surprised” on Easter Morning…
Father Kizito Okhuoya, who serves St. William Catholic Church at Niobrara, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre, gave a live-stream service Sunday morning. The night before, following the Saturday Vigil service, the church secretary, Rita Pavlik, and several others, placed photos of church members in the pews so Father Kizito wouldn’t feel like he was preaching to an empty church on Sunday morning. “We thought this would brighten his day a little,” Pavlik said. “I know it’s been so hard on him, not having the parishioners at church.”
County ballots will all be mailed...
Knox County staff member Denise Burman was in the process of running ballot return envelopes through a meter affixing paid postage one day last week. Nearly 5,400 ballots will be mailed on April 22 from the Knox County Clerk's Office
Easter yard decor...
Easter yard decorations are scarce this year, but there is a colorful one on the west side of Verdel. The decorations are placed in the home's front yard complete with an Easter bunny and bright colored eggs.
