FFA Conduct of Chapter Meetings Team receiving a bronze emblem from left to right: Marisa Wykert, Lila Hill, Kinley Richmond, Alyssa Laber, Mason Minster, Ethan Gonzalez, and Koltyn Kuper.
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
Grant tribune Sentinel
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Ina Thompson celebrated her 100th birthday at the Imperial Manor, with friends and family. Pictured above is (l-r): Daughter Renae Bottom, Ina Thompson and daughter Trudy Beemer, celebrating at the Manor. Ina was born in rural Perkins County. She went to school in Grant, graduating from Perkins County Schools in 1943. Ina married Loyal Thompson in March of 1948. Together they had four children, nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Ina lived her first 93 years on the same farmstead in Perkins County that she was born on, before moving to the Manor.
The Grant Fire Department recognized years of service, outstanding response records and statewide honors during its annual banquet held Saturday, March 28.
The Nebraska Press Association (NPA) will present the Master Editor-Publisher Award to Russ Pankonin of Imperial during the 2026 NPA Annual Convention.
Perkins County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 12, for Nebraska’s 2026 primary election, with federal, state and local races on the ballot.
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