Charles “Chuck” Frahm, 81, of Oakland NE


Charles “Chuck” Frahm, 81 years, of Norfolk, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Norfolk Veteran’s Home in Norfolk.

Memorial Service will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.  Military Honors  will be conducted at the church following the service.

No Visitation.  Burial will be at a later date.  Memorials to the family for later designation.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Frahm

Charles Frahm

Shawna Adair, 43, of Springfield NE


Shawna Ruth Adair was born April 27, 1973 in Seward, Nebraska. She was a loving daughter, mother, and wife and a treasure to all who loved her. Shawna had a huge heart and always kept the most important things in life as her top priority. She attended King’s Way United Methodist Church.

Shawna married David Richard Adair on September 9, 2006. She is survived by daughters Lyndsay Marie Sorrick of Clinton, Mo; Abigail Paige Adair, Alexandrea Payton Adair and son, Nicholas David Adair of Springfield. Also surviving to mourn her are her father Mike Denton (Donna) of West Point, Nebraska; mother Becky Clausen, and partner Delwin Hingst of Uehling, Nebraska; mother-in-law Becky Galloway of Springfield; father-in-law Richard Adair (Olivia) of Des Moines, Iowa; brothers: Steve (Laura) Denton, Blake Denton, Chad Clausen and Cody Clausen. Shawna was loved by so many. Special friends were Rose Andersen, Nikkii Rogers and Tina Brubaker.

Shawna lived her life fully. She touched many lives and was always there for family and friends. Shawna had a great sense of style and created beautiful homes for her family. She was very proud of her early years of service as a law enforcement officer in Stone County, Christian County and City of Sparta, Missouri . Our hearts are forever broken by her early death, but we praise God for the gift of Shawna. We know we will see her again.

Shawna Adair

Shawna Adair

Arthur W. Oetken, 89, of Emerson NE


Arthur W. Oetken, 89, of Emerson, NE died on Monday, August 23, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.

Memorial services are currently pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE.

Michael Ja Schmidt, 21, of Pender NE


Michael Ja Schmidt 21, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

Flash Flood Warning


Issued at: 9:21 PM CDT on August 23, 2016, expires at: 1:15 AM CDT on August 24, 2016

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… southwestern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa… northwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa… eastern Dodge County in east central Nebraska… south central Burt County in east central Nebraska… Washington County in east central Nebraska… * until 115 am CDT * at 920 PM CDT…Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen in some spots. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. * Some locations that will experience flooding include… Fremont…Blair…Missouri Valley…Arlington…Hooper… Nickerson…Modale…Uehling…Herman…Winslow… DeSoto Bend National wildlife Refuge and Wilson Island State Park. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 137 and 156. Highway 30 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5. Highway 30 in Nebraska between mile markers 426 and 435. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 120 and 129. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 117 and 135. Interstate 29 between mile markers 68 and 84. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Turn around…don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Significant Weather Advisory


Significant weather advisory for northeastern Dodge…southeastern Cuming…southwestern Burt and northwestern Washington counties until 900 PM CDT… At 821 PM CDT…Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Scribner…or 42 miles northeast of Columbus…moving northeast at 10 mph. Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include… West Point…Scribner…Hooper…Snyder…Uehling…Craig… Oakland…Winslow and Dead Timber State Recreation Area. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 120 and 140. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 123 and 145. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm…and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Tornado Warning for Washington County


The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

Tornado Warning for… southeastern Washington County in east central Nebraska…

until 815 PM CDT

at 750 PM CDT…a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Kennard…or 14 miles northwest of Omaha…moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard…tornado and half dollar size hail. Source…radar indicated rotation. Impact…flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs…windows…and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

This dangerous storm will be near… Kennard around 800 PM CDT. Blair and Fort Calhoun around 815 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Washington. This includes the following highways… Highway 30 in Nebraska between mile markers 441 and 447. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 105 and 114. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Take cover now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors…in a Mobile home…or in a vehicle…move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Lat…Lon 4139 9615 4141 9628 4156 9614 4145 9598 time…Mot…loc 0050z 215deg 13kt 4143 9618 Tornado…radar indicated hail…1.25in Dewald

Charles E. Frahm, 81, of Oakland NE


Charles E. Frahm, 81 years, of Norfolk, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Norfolk Veteran’s Home in Norfolk.

Memorial Service pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

Charles Frahm

Charles Frahm

Tuff-bilt Tractors Manufacturing, Inc.


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Our Grandkids First Day of School!


Our grandkids (owners of Kat Country Hub’s grandkids) Grayce and Grayhm, started school today! Grayce is 10 and started 4th grade. Grayhm is 8 and starting 2nd grade. We are so proud of them.

Grayce Beck starting 4th grade.

Grayce Beck starting 4th grade.

Grayhm Beck starting 2nd grade.

Grayhm Beck starting 2nd grade.