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Winner is Zeb Cooper, son of Laura and Stonie Cooper of Prague and grandson of Bill and the late Mona Cooper of Madrid.
Twelve-year-old Zeb Cooper hasn’t ventured far from his family’s home near Prague in Saunders County.
He certainly has nev...
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Similar to last year, fundraising will feature waitressing for tips at a local restaurant and a local talent concert. “Game On” themed Relay for Life is set for July 16-17.
Thunder on the High Line is getting ready for the annual Relay for Li...
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By Russ Pankonin
The Imperial Republican
While the occupation tax in LB 701 recently passed its first test at the district court level, it still faces a likely Nebraska Supreme Court test.
Should the occupation tax be struck down by the high court,...
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With all of the approaching deadlines, it is imperative that you try to keep your appointments and be sure to check your phone message machines. Return all signatures in a timely manner. Thank you.
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
The first annual Fine Arts Festival (formerly known as spring plays) will be presented by Perkins County High School students this weekend.
The public is invited to enjoy a mixture of performing and static art du...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
The international franchise SUBWAY® will be coming to Grant sometime over the summer.
Contingent on financing, the new business will occupy what has been known for the past five years as the Perkins County Youth Cente...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Due to severe damage at the Lions Club hamburger stand on the fairgrounds April 1, and the fact that the former Lions shack was 60 years old, members of the club have decided to build a new stand by fair time.
The new ...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Chamber members, community leaders and members of the public gathered Monday, April 5 at Bench Warmers in Grant for an opportunity to visit w...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Firefighters, EMTs, spouses and special guests enjoyed the 2010 annual banquet of the Grant Fire Department and Perkins County Ambulance held at the American Legion Hall in Grant on Saturday night.
The 2009 year in rev...
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In celebration of Arbor Day, which is officially the last Friday in April, the Grant Tree Board is planning an activity on Sunday, April 25, that is open to the public.
Plans include a pruning demonstration by Tree Board President Jon Forney, followed ...
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On Friday, April 9, seniors with birthdays during the month of April were honored at the Perkins County Senior Center with a birthday meal and cake. Celebrating their special day were (Front row, l-r): Eloise Hughes, Gladys Tharp. Back row: Darlene Stin...
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Air Force ROTC Detachment 465 at UNL is currently collecting old cell phones for Cell Phones for Soldiers.
For every cell phone that is collected a calling card will be given to a soldier being deployed, offering them the ability to call home. Publi...
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• April 15: Registration deadline for Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop on April 24-25 at Chase County Fairgrounds, Imperial.
• April 22: Babysitting Clinic, 6 p.m., Keith County Fairgrounds. Pre-register by April 19 to...
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So Easter is over and aside from the “parent holidays” we all have a little break. Considering all of the hustle and bustle of holiday get togethers, I have to admit that this year went pretty well.
Early morning church service, Easter egg hunt a...
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Perkins County Area Arts Council members have had a busy season with a highly successful dinner theater last month, and ideas for upcoming projects.
Thanks to the receipt of keno funds from the City of Grant, the council plans to offer several new art ...
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The weather is warmer, the grass is greener and there are signs of spring flowers beginning to bloom so it is time to “Hop into Spring” with the Wallace Christian Women’s Club.
Join this Spring Fling on Saturday, April 17, beginning at 10 a.m. ...
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The Nebraska CattleWomen are busy planning the annual Beef and Wine Tasting Extravaganza. This exciting evening will showcase a menu selection of easy to prepare beef recipes complimented by an assortment of fine wines served by Nebraska Wine and Spirits...
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Jenni Sis has recently been selected as the Beta Sigma Phi April “Senior of the Month.”
Sis, a student at Perkins County High School, is the daughter of Greg and Cheri Sis of Elsie.
Sis has shown leadership throughout her high school career with ...
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Doane College forensics team places 19th in country
Doane College placed 19th at the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET) April 1-4 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Seventy-eight colleges and univ...
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On Tuesday, April 6, the PCHS Quiz Bowl team traveled to Sutherland to compete in the ESU 16 District Quiz Bowl Tournament.
This was a double elimination tournament consisting of 12 teams: Maxwell, Brady, Arthur, Ogallala, North Platte St. Patrick...
