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Review of board policies and adoption of various handbooks were on the agenda when the Wayne Community Schools' Board of Education met in regular session on Monday.
The meeting began with a …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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5/16/26
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LifeServe Blood Center has announced that Blood Donor Day is back and bigger than ever.
This year, LifeServe is holding Blood Donor Days and extending the celebration of blood donors to the …
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5/15/26
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Voters in Nebraska went to the polls on May 12 to cast ballots for a number of state and local races.
In Wayne County, 1,536 voters cast ballots. This represents 29.39% of the eligible voters.
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5/15/26
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Don and Diane (Massman) Soukup, both 1971 graduates of Wayne State College, received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Wayne State College Foundation during the college’s Spring Commencement …
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5/14/26
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The Wayne Izaak Walton League would like to extend an invite to their Annual Open Gate Day on Saturday, May 16th. The gate to the recreational area will be open to guests from 9:00 a.m. to …
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5/14/26
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Spring is a perfect time to harvest or hunt asparagus. This versatile, nutrient-packed vegetable, known for its distinct flavor and tender stalks, can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether …
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Ann Fenton
Extension Educator - Pierce County
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5/13/26
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Dixon County 4-H is thankful for all the support of its recent Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, held on April 19 at the Dixon Community Center.
The event brought together 4-H members, their …
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5/13/26
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The 63rd annual Kiwanis Scholastic Achievement Awards Ceremony was held April 26. The event honors the top Wayne High School students in grades nine through twelve. This year's speaker for the event …
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5/13/26
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The Gloria Vollers Memorial Scholarship is being awarded annually, thanks to a generous donation by Dr. Cyrus Beye of Yankton, South Dakota.
Dr. Beye was a general surgeon who traveled to …
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5/12/26
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Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Wayne State College junior Mattie Kucera as a student trustee for the Nebraska State College System.
Kucera, who is from Raymond, joins Daniella Kosiso …
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5/12/26
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After a spring freeze, alfalfa fields can look rough in a hurry. Leaves may wilt, turn black, or look water-soaked, and stems may bend over or lay flat. When that happens, the natural question is, …
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Ben Beckman
Extension Educator
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5/11/26
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1 Corinthians 15:16-19, “For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those …
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Paul Hammes
Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church
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5/11/26
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The Wayne High Blue Devil Power Drive team hosted the 2026 EVERON Power Drive State Championships on May 2 at 1100 east 10th Street (former FNBO call center) in Wayne.
Standard class car …
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5/11/26
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Two positions within Wayne County are closer to finding a replacement, a flooring contractor was approved for the main level of the courthouse and more during the regularly scheduled Wayne County …
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Aaron Scheffler
editor@wayneherald.com
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5/10/26
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Late last week the City of Wayne was made aware of a string of realistic-looking, fraudulent business checks being distributed and used around Wayne and multiple surrounding counties.
The …
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5/9/26
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A relatively light agenda greeted council members when the Wayne City Council met in regular session on May 4.
The meeting included a public hearing on a Class I Liquor License (beer, wine, …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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5/9/26
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The Dixon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car versus motorcycle accident at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 35 north of Wakefield on May 5 at 5:42 a.m.
Deputies from …
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Dixon County Sheriff's Office
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5/8/26
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As the 2025-2026 school year comes to close, area schools are planning commencement ceremonies to honor the graduating classes of 2026.
At Allen Consolidated Schools, graduation for this year's …
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5/8/26
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A group of community members, school board members and Wayne Community Schools' staff were on hand for a State of the Schools presentation last week.
Wayne Community Schools' Superintendent Dr. …
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5/7/26
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Incredible things happen when youth find passion and purpose. 4-H volunteers have an incredible opportunity to take part in creating passionate, purposeful youth. Volunteers can begin this process …
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5/6/26
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Members of the Wayne Police Department, Wayne Volunteer Fire Department and Providence Medical Center responded to a two vehicle accident on Wednesday (May 6).
At approximately 4 p.m. an …
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5/6/26
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City Budget Process
The City of Wayne continues to follow a formal and transparent budget process to ensure responsible management of public funds and alignment of City resources with community …
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Beth Porter
Finance Director
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5/6/26
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Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate students Friday, May 8 in Rice Arena and for undergraduate students Saturday, May 9 in the college’s historic Willow Bowl …
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5/5/26
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The City of Wayne celebrated Arbor Day a few days early this year to take advantage of the nice weather.
Mayor Jill Brodersen assisted Parks & Rec Director Lowell Heggemeyer and Peyton …
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5/4/26
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Members of the Wayne Junior High Speech team competed in the Norfolk Junior High Speech Meet on April 24.
Congratulations were extended the following individual medalists:
Nolan …
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5/4/26
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