Several Nebraska small business owners are fortunate that Loren Kucera never found the path to becoming a park ranger, like he dreamed about when he was growing up in Clarkson, Nebraska.
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7/14/25
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Throughout Wayne there are a total of 11 sculptures to look at.
One of these is called Cranes, and it was made by Larry Allder. There is no price for this sculpture, as it is labled as …
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7/13/25
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Get ready for a dazzling, technicolor experience as The Little Red Hen Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with performances running July 18, 19, 20 and July 25, 26, 27.
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7/12/25
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Over the past five years, two dedicated college students, Logan Miller and Brooklyn Kruse, have made an incredible impact on their community by hosting 10 lifesaving blood drives and earning $5,000 …
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7/11/25
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Wayne-Carroll High School graduate D. Scott Pokett (Class of ’88) is coming home this summer—not just to reconnect with old friends, but to share a story that’s been quietly …
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7/10/25
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The Wayne Police Department will once again be providing law enforcement resources to Wayne Community Schools following action taken during Monday's meeting of the Wayne City Council.
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7/9/25
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The Wayne Volunteer Fire Department and Wayne Police Department responded to a fire in a garage on Memory Lane at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday (July 8).
There were no injuries reported and …
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7/8/25
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Josie Vilkas of Wayne joined the Rebel Robotics team three years ago, and "back then you could have never convinced me that I would be part of something so incredible."
The team includes seven …
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7/8/25
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With only a week to go before this year's event, organizers are sharing some 'egg' citing news about the 45th annual Wayne Chicken Show.
This year's theme is "Totally Rad," and a number of …
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7/7/25
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Fair season is gearing up and the Dixon County Fair is the first in the area this year, running Wednesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 13.
Activities got underway on Wednesday, July 9 with entry …
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7/6/25
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Throughout Wayne there are a total of 11 sculptures to look at..
Another sculpture to talk about is called Little Sprout, and it was made by Carl Weiss. The price of this sculpture is …
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7/5/25
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The Wayne State College Foundation is accepting nominations for its 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Awards (introduced last year) and the time-honored Outstanding Alumni Awards. The nomination deadline is …
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7/4/25
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A relatively light agenda greeted the board when the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday.
Commissioners first heard an update from Elaine Menzel, an attorney …
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Clara Osten,
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7/3/25
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Since 2019, more than 1,500 students have benefited from activities sponsored by the northeast Nebraska education compact. Now the compact, whose membership includes the University of …
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7/2/25
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Nearly 50 years ago, a group of community members worked together to establish the Wayne Food Pantry. Volunteers started the Food Pantry and they continue to be integral to its operation.
The …
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7/1/25
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Area residents took time last weekend to remember and honor those who have served in this country's military. Many of the programs were moved indoors due to less than ideal weather conditions, but …
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7/1/25
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Wayne Area Legacy Fund Donates Over $4,000 to Support Green Space at Little Roots Child Development Center and Preschool
The Wayne Area Legacy Fund (WALF) has announced a donation of over $4,000 …
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6/30/25
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Severe weather season has begun, with many experiencing damage in trees and landscape plants last week. Managing the effects of tornadic winds and hail is necessary to make the landscape safe again …
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6/29/25
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Amber Horton, Agriculture educator at Allen Consolidated Schools in Allen, recently attended a Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education professional development institute at Greeley West High …
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6/28/25
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Throughout Wayne there are a total of 11 sculptures to look at and descriptions of these will be included in this and coming editions of the Wayne Herald.
Another one of the sculptures available …
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6/27/25
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Approximately 40 community leaders from throughout the area were in Wayne on June 23 for the kick off of the "Growing Nebraska" Tour .
Sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Economic …
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By Clara Osten,
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6/26/25
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After pleading no contest earlier this year, Katlego "Colin" Nqandela, 22, was sentenced in Wayne County District Court in early June on charges related to a sexual assault incident that took place …
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6/25/25
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Recenlty, Laurel Fire and Rescue Department hosted an Extrication class.
Volunteers from Dixon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Coleridge Fire and Rescue, Verdigre, and Belden participated in a State …
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6/24/25
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Mark Ebmeier, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School Alumni President, presented Melissa (Smith) Graham, '02, the LCC Alumna of the Year award at the annual banquet Saturday night held in the High School …
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Clara Osten
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6/23/25
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The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a statewide summer tour, starting Monday, June 23 in Wayne.
At each location, DED leaders will provide an update on the …
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Clara Osten
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6/22/25
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