By Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19Week five of the 100th Legislative Session got back to normal with the inaugural celebrations for our new Governor behind us. We spent long hours deliberating on the House floor, where many legislative proposals were voted down....
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By Kyle Schoenfish District 19 SenatorWeek 5 ReportThe 2025 Legislative session is over half done with the completion of week five. Four weeks remain in the 100th Legislative session.So far, the three issues I have been contacted the most on by constituents are:...
Mehlbrech honored as Avera McKennan Emergency Services’ Employee of the Month
AVERA McKENNAN EMERGENCY SERVICES EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Greg Mehlbrech has been honored as the January 2025 Employee of the Month by Avera McKennan Emergency Services. Mehlbrech is pictured here with his wife Shannon. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Greg Mehlbrech, son of...
Emery native appointed new Davison County Clerk of Courts
Rebecca Erickson Rebecca Erickson has been appointed by First Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Cheryle Gering as the new Davison County Clerk of Courts.Erickson is replacing Barb McKean, who is retiring after more than 16 years of service with the Unified Judicial...
Canistota qualifies three for state esports
CANISTOTA STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN STATE ESPORTS Canistota had three students qualify for this weekend’s state esports competition being hosted by Aberdeen Central High School. They are: (l-r) Eli Remacle, Maddox Nichols, and Robby Knochenmus. During the competitions...
Historic story teller gives illustrative account of Spencer
Editor’s Note: In continuing our historic accounts of McCook County towns, we now feature Spencer. The following article was written in 1892 and was printed in the January 27th issue of a Salem newspaper of that same year. Please enjoy this article and watch future...
Bridgewater-Emery earns “Superior Play” and “Superior Ensemble” at State One-Act Play Festival
B-E’s CAST AND CREW HAS SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND AT STATE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL RIGHT: Bridgewater-Emery High School’s One-Act Play cast and crew earned a “Superior Play” award at the State One-Act Play Festival and was also recognized with a “Superior Ensemble” award for...
McCook Central preschool and kindergarten screenings planned
The McCook Central School District in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative and Head Start is pleased to announce a preschool screening scheduled for March 11 and 12, 2025 for all children ages 3 to 5 years old.If you have a child between the ages of...
Montrose preschool and kindergarten screenings planned
The Montrose School District, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative and Head Start, is pleased to announce a preschool screening at the Montrose Elementary School scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025 for all children ages 3 to 5 years old.If you...
Bingo Saturday at Salem Legion
Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 in Salem will be hosting Bingo this Saturday night, February 15, starting at 7:00 p.m.This is a very family-friendly event, and it supports your local American Legion.It will be a prepay format of 15 games/1 card for $15.00....
