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Dr. Karl Kolbeck and Shelly Armstrong will pay tribute to the musical expressiveness of the clarinet with a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Peterson Fine Arts Building’s …
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9/14/26
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Ceilus Ibarra of Wayne is part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 299-member Cornhusker Marching Band, which made its 2026 football season debut Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and …
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9/14/26
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September is a time when communities come together to prepare for the months ahead, and there's no better way to give hope to patients in need than through blood donation.
At the recent Laurel …
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9/13/26
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A wide variety of topics were on the agenda when the Wayne City Council met on Tuesday.
These included the payment of claims for several projects, certificates of substantial completion for two …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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9/13/26
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Enrollment among first-time freshmen is up across the University of Nebraska System for the 2026-27 academic year, according to data collected on the sixth day of classes across the NU System.
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9/12/26
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Moses was a Hebrew born in Egypt during a time when the ruling Pharaoh decreed that all Hebrew boys were to be killed. Moses’ life was spared through a bit of creative thinking by his mother and …
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Nick Baker
Pastor, First United Methodist Church
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9/12/26
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A Pierce County couple died in an apparent murder-suicide on Sept. 2 at a residence in rural Osmond.
Around 7:10 a.m. that morning, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting …
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9/12/26
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More than 200 fifth graders from five northeast Nebraska schools experienced agriculture beyond the classroom during the annual Growing Potential Agriculture Festival held Sept. 3 at McQuistian Farms …
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9/11/26
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For the 10th year, music will fill Bressler Park in Wayne each Sunday through the end of September.
This year's Bressler-Fest Music in the Park series includes Good Morning Bedlam on Sunday, …
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9/11/26
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From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Nebraska are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, …
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Angela Abts
Extension Educator - Dakota County
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9/10/26
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Homecoming festivities are continuing this week at Wayne Community Schools.
Late last week candidates for this year's Homecoming court were announced.
Coronation will take place on Friday, …
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9/10/26
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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. We get lonely when it’s just us, so come …
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Wes Blecke,
City Administrator
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9/9/26
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As we move into fall, alfalfa harvest is beginning to wind down for the year. Whether another cutting is still planned or the final crop is already off, this is a good time to take stock of stand …
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Ben Beckman,
Extension Educator
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9/8/26
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As National Preparedness Month begins, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is encouraging Nebraskans to take steps now to prepare for emergencies and disasters, which can happen at any …
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9/8/26
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This September marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. In the days and weeks that followed, the country came together in extraordinary ways, including donating blood in record numbers.
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9/7/26
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Following a landmark settlement with Meta, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is launching a new publication to help parents keep their children safe online.
Parenting in the Digital Age is …
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9/6/26
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The public is invited to experience the Anne Frank traveling exhibit beginning Monday, Sept. 7, at Wayne State College.
Admission is free and open to the public.
The exhibit, which runs …
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9/6/26
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“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6, ESV)
This verse, which I have read hundreds of times, jumped out at me this morning …
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Chris Clinchard
Pastor, One Hope Assembly of God Church
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9/5/26
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Six paid internship opportunities are now open for application through the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), placing students in Lincoln, St. Louis, Washington, D.C. and Denver starting in May 2027.
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9/5/26
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After several budget sessions and lengthy meetings on the future spending of Wayne County, the 26-27 fiscal year budget was set during the Sept. 1 regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of …
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Aaron Scheffler
editor@wayneherald.com
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9/5/26
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Several agenda items were part of Wayne City Council's mini retreat on Monday.
Council members approved a resolution accepting a bid for the Wayne Water Distribution System Improvement Project.
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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9/4/26
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Most of our area schools are back in session, which means the return of after-school activities and—yes—homework. In my house, homework is either done with ease or it’s a battlefield and I know …
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Jennifer Hansen
Extension Educator - Thurston County
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9/3/26
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Wayne State College welcomed Grand Island’s Dr. Sydney Grint, a 2019 graduate of the College, back to campus to deliver keynote remarks for Wayne State’s convocation ceremony held for new …
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9/3/26
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New faces are greeting students at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Schools.
The following is a list of new staff members and what they will be teaching.
Roberto Acuña - Spanish Teacher - Middle …
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9/2/26
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Corn silage harvest is fast approaching. When evaluating whether to harvest a field for silage or grain, how to price and value the corn is often a point of uncertainty. Corn silage is usually priced …
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Ben Beckman,
Extension Educator
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9/1/26
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