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State Nebraska Bank & Trust celebrated the Wayne High Mock Trial team for its Runner Up place across all classes in the state competition last month sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation …
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1/13/26
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Northeast Power recently recognize Don Larsen for achieving an extraordinary milestone — 50 years of dedicated service as a member of the Northeast Power Board of Directors.
Mr. Larsen …
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Kimberly Schultz,
Executive Assistant with Northeast Power
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1/12/26
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Learn new musical skills and enhance your proficiency though the Spring 2026 Wayne State College Music Academy being held Tuesday, Jan. 20, through Friday, May 1. The $200 registration fee includes …
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1/11/26
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a landlord/tenant cash rent workshop in Wayne for landowners and operators from 1 …
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1/10/26
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On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today, Governor Jim Pillen, First Lady Suzanne, Lieutenant Governor Joe …
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1/9/26
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Considerable time was spent at Monday's Wayne City Council meeting on an agenda item involving a letter of intent to apply for grant funds for a planning grant for the city of Wayne. The grant money …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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1/8/26
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After discussing the issue and having to have a second vote, the Wayne County Commissioners approved the salaries for county officials for 2027-2030.
The agenda item was tabled at the …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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1/7/26
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Jim and Barb Kanter have committed $50,000 to establish two annual scholarship funds and a music appreciation fund at Northeast Community College.
Their gift will open doors for students …
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1/4/26
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The years seem to fly by faster and faster and as we begin 2026, here is a brief look back at what happened in the area in 2025 from July to December.
Find the compete information on pages 1A …
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1/2/26
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Regular Wayne City Council meetings are at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in City Hall at 513 Main Street.
Other topics highlighted includes 'Parks and Recreation …
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Wes Blecke
City Administrator
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12/31/25
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At the bottom of every driver’s license is a serial number with a little red heart next to it signifying the holder is an organ donor. The space that heart appears is less than a sixteenth of …
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Kevin Peterson
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12/29/25
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The years seem to fly by faster and faster and as we begin 2026, here is a brief look back at what happened in the area in 2025.
January
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12/28/25
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Commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 12 at Wayne State College for both graduate students and undergraduate students.
The following is a list of area students who earned degrees.
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12/27/25
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Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.
To be eligible for the President's List, …
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12/26/25
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Pender Community Hospital has announced it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards …
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12/25/25
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Wayne State College has announced the hiring of Dr. Jason Pierce as the new vice president for academic affairs. Pierce will begin his duties on May 1, 2026.
Pierce comes to Wayne State from …
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12/24/25
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Wayne Community Schools are saying goodbye to an amazing person this week. Diane Peters will be officially retiring at the end of this month.
Over the past 43 years, Diane Peters has devoted her …
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Sarah Naeve
For the Herald
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12/24/25
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Editor's note: Original article by Tammy Day; edited to fit the current year.
The year 2025 will be one to remember. So, it is not surprising that as we find ourselves at the end of this year, …
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12/24/25
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Although they were opponents on the basketball court, the Wayne and Wakefield communities were partners in helping a family in need last week.
In October, Chad Metzler, a teacher at Wakefield …
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12/23/25
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Regular City Council meetings
Regular Wayne City Council meetings are at 5:30 pm on the first and third Mondays of each month in City Hall at 513 Main Street. A great New Year’s …
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Wes Blecke,
City Administrator
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12/23/25
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Discussion of salaries for elected county officials once again took up a large portion of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners' meeting on Tuesday.
The elected officials - Sheriff, Assessor, …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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12/22/25
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More than an hour and a half was spent discussing where the city of Wayne should have its checking account during Monday's meeting of the Wayne City Council.
In May of this year council …
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By Clara Osten
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12/19/25
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An art exhibit featuring works by 11 students in Dr. Carolyn Albracht’s Art 316 course, Secondary School Art, at Wayne State College, opened Dec. 10 at the Peterson Fine Arts Building on the …
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12/18/25
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Pender Medical Clinic has been awarded a 5-Star Rating through the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), placing the clinic among the first rural health facilities in the country to be recognized …
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12/17/25
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Throughout the operating hours, we have one main driver available to cover the needed transits as they are dispatched. In the afternoons an additional driver assists with after school students, those …
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Diane Bertrand
Senior Center/City Transit Director
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12/16/25
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