|
Wayne State College welcomed 803 new freshmen this fall, an increase of 6.6 percent over last year and the second-largest freshman class in more than 50 years. Graduate students also grew to 550, a …
more
9/25/26
|
|
The school year has already begun which means the slew of after school activities and homework assignments have returned. As families are pulled in different directions for school, work and …
more
Julie Schultz
Extension Educator - Wayne County
|
9/24/26
|
|
In a meeting that lasted less than 30 minutes, the Wayne City Council took action to approve the budget for the coming fiscal year, approved payments on two projects and approved a request to waive …
more
Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
|
9/24/26
|
|
|
Early pregnancy detection in replacement heifers or cows is a tool producers can use to increase profit. Traditionally, cows and replacement heifers are pregnancy tested in the fall of the year and …
more
Ben Beckman,
Extension Educator
|
9/23/26
|
|
The Wayne Area Dolly Parton Imagination Library is honoring Dolly’s legacy by encouraging donations on Sept. 25 as a nod to Parton’s famous song, “9 to 5.”
Other individuals and …
more
9/23/26
|
|
Behind every breast cancer patient is a network of doctors, loved ones and generous blood donors.
More than 25% of the nation’s blood supply is used to support cancer patients through surgery, …
more
9/22/26
|
|
The Wayne community filled a 53-foot truck to recycle 21 pallets of electronics at the City of Wayne Green Team’s 13th collection event on Sept. 12.
The event served 136 cars and raised $3,000 …
more
9/22/26
|
|
Plans are being made for the 11th annual Pink Flamingo Nite at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne.
This year's event, themed "United in Hope - One Flock, One Fight, One Community,” will be …
more
9/21/26
|
|
The Nebraska Military Department and the City of Wayne have formed a new partnership to better support service members, veterans and the community, while also strengthening emergency response …
more
9/21/26
|
|
Ball Fields & Utilities
The storm and sanitary sewer work is officially wrapped up on the future ballfield project. Odey's has started on the physical ball fields, and Claussen will begin …
more
Lowell Heggemeyer,
Parks and Recreation Director
|
9/20/26
|
|
The public is invited to participate in Pi Gamma Mu’s annual Book ‘n Bake Sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 22-23, in the Connell Hall lobby at Wayne State College.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 …
more
9/20/26
|
|
Pender Community Health (PCH) has received a 2026 Governor’s Wellness Sower Award, recognizing the organization’s commitment to creating a workplace that supports employee health and well-being.
…
more
9/20/26
|
|
Wayne Chapter #194 Order of Eastern Star met Aug. 19 at the Masonic Building for the Family and Friendship pot luck supper.
Guests were from South Sioux City, Norfolk, Plainview and included …
more
9/19/26
|
|
Sometimes it takes something unexpected to wake us up. We can make plans for how we think life is going to go, only to have something happen that reminds us just how little control we really have. …
more
Adam Wright
Associate Pastor, Journey Christian Church
|
9/19/26
|
|
A rather light agenda was in store during the Sept. 15 regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting.
From the Public Annex, Commissioners first heard from B.J. Woehler with …
more
Aaron Scheffler
editor@wayneherald.com
|
9/19/26
|
|
Governor Jim Pillen has signed a proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month and emphasizing the importance of preparing individuals, families and communities for emergencies …
more
9/18/26
|
|
Following hearings to set the final tax request and the budget, the Wayne Community Schools' Board of Education approved the budget for the 2026-2027 school year.
Wayne Schools Superintendent …
more
Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
|
9/18/26
|
|
Despite having the Homecoming football game called off in the fourth quarter, coronation ceremonies for this year's Homecoming Royalty were able to be move to Rice Arena on the Wayne State College …
more
9/17/26
|
|
|
Early childhood professionals are invited to learn practical, science-based strategies for understanding stress and behavior at the 2026 Tri State Early Childhood Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Ponca …
more
Jackie Steffen
Extension Educator - Cedar County
|
9/17/26
|
|
Wayne State College will present an All-State Collaborative Concert Monday, Sept. 21, featuring all four Wayne State College choirs and area high school students preparing to audition for the …
more
9/17/26
|
|
Wayne State College is excited to welcome students and their families for Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 19.
A few highlighted schedule items include:
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Check-in, Kanter …
more
9/17/26
|
|
|
Late summer always seems like a time when weeds can become quite noticeable in pastures. While they may be an eyesore, control methods now can be limited. Proper ID can help with making the right …
more
Ben Beckman,
Extension Educator
|
9/16/26
|
|
Before charitable farmers and ranchers open their checkbooks this year, the Wayne Area Legacy Fund encourages thinking beyond cash and opting to instead donate gifts of grain or livestock.
…
more
9/16/26
|
|
|
Governor Jim Pillen honored 31 Nebraska businesses with the 2026 Governor’s Wellness Award, highlighting their efforts to foster cultures of workplace wellness.
Through innovative, …
more
9/15/26
|
|
Patients across northeast Nebraska now have access to a new MRI machine at Pender Community Health (PCH), bringing faster exams, improved comfort and clearer images to help healthcare providers …
more
9/15/26
|