Work Scheduled on Highway 77

June 17, 2014 Leave a comment


Department of Roads will begin resurfacing the existing shoulders and add shoulder rumble strips on Highway 77 between Oakland and Lyons on June 19th, weather permitting. Traffic will be maintained using flaggers and a pilot vehicle. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in this area. Anticipated completion is early July.

Visit the 511 webpage at http://www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.

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Tearing up Church Parking Lot in Oakland

June 17, 2014 Leave a comment


The parking lot at the Lutheran Church in Oakland is being torn up to prepare for a new one. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The parking lot at the Lutheran Church in Oakland is being torn up to prepare for a new one. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Donate to Tornado Victims

June 17, 2014 Leave a comment


The West Point Chamber of Commerce has requested anyone wanting to donate items should drop them off here at the Nielsen Center. from Now till 4pm.
Items Include:

Disposable coolers
Hand wipes/Sanitizer
Totes
Laundry Baskets
5 gallon buckets
Work Gloves

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Scrap Tire Collection Grant Awarded to Cuming County

June 17, 2014 Leave a comment


Cuming County has been awarded a grant from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for the purpose of having a scrap tire collection. The Nebraska Loess Hills Resource, Conservation and Development Council (RC&D), Papio- Missouri River NRD, Lower Elkhorn NRD, City of West Point, and the Cuming County Fairboard are partnering to organize the collection. The tentative date for this collection is September 5. It will be held in West Point.

The RC&D has applied for funding for an electronic waste and HHW (household hazardous waste) collections.

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Nebraska Cattlemen Association Support Ricketts

June 17, 2014 Leave a comment


The Nebraska Cattlemen Association today announced its support for Pete Ricketts’ campaign for governor.

 

“I am honored to have the support of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association,” Ricketts said.  “Nebraska’s cattle producers are the best in the country.  One of my top priorities will be to help promote value-added ag opportunities that lead to economic growth throughout the state.  Continued strength and innovation in the beef industry will be critical.  I am very excited about the future of agriculture in Nebraska, and I look forward to working with livestock producers across the state.”

 

“The Nebraska Cattlemen Political Action Committee unanimously voted to support Pete Ricketts campaign to be Nebraska’s 40th Governor,” said Jeff Rudolph, president of Nebraska Cattlemen.  “Pete is a staunch supporter of the Nebraska beef community and we look forward to working with him to continue strong leadership for all of Nebraska agriculture.”

 

The Nebraska Cattlemen Association is the largest livestock production organization in the state.

 

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Correction on Tornado Watch

June 16, 2014 Leave a comment


Now the tornado watch is in effect until 10:00 p.m.

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Tornado Watch

June 16, 2014 Leave a comment


The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa until 8:00 p.m.

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Bird Goes for a Ride Down the Logan

June 16, 2014 Leave a comment


This bird is enjoying riding on debris down the Logan! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This bird is enjoying riding on debris down the Logan! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Ann Brownrigg of Winnebago, NE

June 16, 2014 Leave a comment


Ann Brownrigg, of Winnebago, Nebraska passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Lexington Regional Hospital in Lexington, NE.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE; with Pastor Charity Potter officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be given to John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

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Bernice Christiansen of Emerson, NE

June 16, 2014 Leave a comment


Bernice Christiansen, of Emerson, NE passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

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