Members of the Riedmann family participating in the presentation were (front) Mary Kay Riedmann Hansen; Coleen “Cokie” Paulison Riedmann; Adeline Riedmann; Katelyn Nguyen; Nicole Riddle and her daughter, Rosie; Pam Carlson Riedmann; Jacque Wagner Carlson; Dave Carlson; and Dr. Bob Machovsky, CEO of the Wayne State Foundation. (back) Luke Riedmann; Mike Riedmann, Ian Rohan; Ayden Riddle, Jacob Riedmann; Jared Riedmann; Phil Riddle; and Dave Hansen.
Riedmann family is Wayne State College's Family of the Year
Wayne State College and the Wayne State Foundation recognized the Riedmann family as the recipient of the 2026 Family of the Year Award. Now in its second year, the award recognizes a family …
Winside American Legion holds Family/Community picnic
Roy Reed Post 252, American Legion Family, Winside was host to its annual picnic on Sept. 13. Attendance came in at 105 including 15 Veterans/spouses from the Norfolk Veterans Home, three staff, …
Jenna Schutt.
Pink Flamingo Nite to focus on 'The Joy Reflex'
With less than a month to go before the event, organizers are putting the final touches on the 11th annual Pink Flamingo Nite. This year's event, themed "United in Hope - One Flock, One Fight, …
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Workings In Wayne – Online Services

The City of Wayne offers several online services for residents and visitors to take advantage of in the community. These services are outlined below. WEBSITE The City of Wayne’s official …

We need to come to Jesus when we are weary

There are seasons of motherhood when it feels like life is measured by what comes next. What time do we need to leave? Where are the shoes? Did anyone eat breakfast? What’s happening after …
Fifth grader Knox Diediker excitedly opens his bag of books.

Community generosity provides hundreds of books for Allen Consolidated Schools

Generosity and school spirit came together in a big way recently as Allen Consolidated Schools celebrated the completion of its Book Blast reading fundraiser. The initiative, aimed at boosting …

Food Waste Prevention Week: Save more by wasting less

Have you ever cleaned out your refrigerator and found wilted lettuce, forgotten leftovers, or produce that never got eaten? You're not alone. Food Waste Prevention Week is Sept. 28 through Oct. …

Traveling exhibit highlights Willa Cather’s “My Ántonia”

Wayne State College’s U.S. Conn Library will host "Here at Last Is an American Novel: Willa Cather's My Ántonia," a traveling exhibit exploring the inspirations, creation, and enduring legacy of …

Backline Comedy brings big laughs and unscripted chaos to The Little Red Hen Theatre

What happens when you put a group of comedians onstage, give them absolutely no script, and let the audience make the rules? Honestly… we have no idea. And that’s the point. The Little Red …

Ron Gentrup to retire from State Nebraska Bank & Trust after 40 Years

After 40 years, Ron Gentrup is retiring from State Nebraska Bank & Trust at the end of this month. The community is invited to an open house in his honor on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 2 – 4 …

Nebraska military department leaders, city officials kick off new partnership with Wayne during two ceremonies

The Nebraska Military Department kicked off a new initiative to strengthen ties between the Nebraska Military Department and the Wayne community during two ceremonies on Sept. 16. The Community …
SPORTS
Delaney Miller on the Wildcat kill.

WSC athletics recap: football, volleyball, women's soccer, cross country

NSIC South Divisional play began in late September for Wayne State College. From Marshall, MN on Sept. 26, WSC outscored  Southwest Minnesota State, 24-7 in the second half to win 38-24. …

LCC week five fall sports recap: XC, girls golf, volleyball, football

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge cross country runners were still able to take to a Nebraska course despite a the cancellation of the Sept. 24 Crofton Invite due to weather. From the Kearney Country …

Tri County Northeast week five fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Tri County Northeast girls and boys cross country runners were given a bye week from competition due to rain. Upcoming invites for Wolfpack competitors will be Oct. 1 at the Stanton Invite at 4 …

Wakefield Trojan week five fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

With the North Bend Invite being canceled due to weather, Wakefield cross country runners were off late in September. Next up for Wakefield XC will be the Stanton Invite on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. …
Junior Kinnley McGuire deals one of her 23 strikes in just 32 pitches during Wayne's perfect game victory against Ponca on Sept. 22. Along with Tuesday four K's, McGuire has 54 strikeouts across 61 and two-third innings worked.

Blue Devil fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, girls golf, softball, football

A new meet was added to the Wayne High cross country season in 2026 taking their talents across state lines. From the Sergeant Bluff Rec Complex in Sergeant Bluff, IA, on Sept. 17, the Blue …

WSC athletics recap: football, volleyball, women's soccer, women's golf

Offense, defense and special teams all put points on the board with a fireworks celebration following the Wayne State College football Family Day game. From Bob Cunningham Field on the campus of …
Senior outside hitter Katelyn Jaeger surpasses 500 career digs during her Winside career. She is pictured with her parents, Jon and Sheila.

Winside week four fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Members of the Winside girls cross country team battled Mother Nature with weekday action. From Twin Creeks Golf Club, the Winside girls finished seventh with 66 points. (No boys cross country …
Sophomore James Recob fights through a block and wraps up the Bloomfield back during a 41-14 home win for LCC on Sept. 18. The Bears are now 3-1 on the season.

LCC week four fall sports recap: XC, girls golf, volleyball, football

Thursday late afternoon cross country was on the Sept. 17 schedule for Laurel-Concord-Coleridge. From Twin Creeks Golf Club in Pender, the LCC girls finished runner-up with 22 points while the …
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Obituaries
Steve Glassmeyer
Funeral services for Steve Glassmeyer, 80, of Wayne will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at First United Methodist Church in Wayne. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at …
Elaine Greve
Elaine Greve, 87, of Wayne, died   at her home Thursday, October 1, 2026.   The visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 5 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in …
Bonnie C. Wylie
Funeral services are currently pending with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne for Bonnie C. Wylie, 88, of Winside. She died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at Providence Medical Center Wayne.
Cathy (Blaser) Sump
Cathy (Blaser) Sump passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 1, 2026. The daughter of Lowell and Connie Blaser of Waterville Kansas, Cathy was the youngest of their four children. She married Johnny …
Anita J. Saunders
Services for Anita J. Saunders, 94, of Dixon will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at Faith Community Church in Laurel. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. …
Memory Lane
Memory Lane: March 10, 1983
From the March 10, 1983 edition of The Wayne Herald Allen welding team wins competition Several students from the vocational agriculture class at Allen High School took part in the District 3 …
Memory Lane: May 23, 1985
May 23, 1985 — WSC track team on to national meet Five members of the Wayne State women's track team will be competing in six events in the national NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Meet at …
Memory Lane: May 22, 1975
May 22, 1975 — 'Foundation's goal: to enrich WSC' The primary purpose of the Wayne State Foundation is to "enrich the college," and that's why more and more Wayne people should get …
Memory Lane: May 19, 2005
May 19, 2005 — Business programs receive accreditation At the recent annual conference of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education in San Antonio, Texas, the Board of …
Memory Lane: May 16, 1985
May 16, 1985 — Mayor proclaims today as Poppy Day in Wayne Mayor Wayne Marsh this week proclaimed today as American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day in Wayne. Members of the auxiliary will be …
Memory Lane: May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015 — Brothers helping earthquake victims in Nepal from Wayne "Even though we are so far away, we haven't given up and will do everything in our power to build our country back …