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Telephone conference report to Imperial, Grant, Palisade on Tuesday, Jan. 19
By Russ Pankonin
The Imperial Republican
Today (Thursday) marks the final day that Nebraska legislators can introduce bills for consideration during the 60-day ses...
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By Steve Vaught
Social Security District Manager
If covered under Medicare Part A, but originally opted not to apply for Medicare Part B, now’s the opportunity to enroll in Part B.
The general enrollment period runs from Jan. 1 through Mar....
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More and more people have come to the conclusion that New Year’s resolutions aren’t worth making. I took interest in a comment I read that we shouldn’t be as concerned about the food we eat between Christmas and New
Years as much as that eaten bet...
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Having just finished my lunch and taken a big gulp of coffee, a bottle of near-empty water sitting nearby, I think again about the Haitians.
Can I even come close to imagining what life is like for them at this moment?
I woke up this morning in a...
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The McCook ladies retreat sponsored by the McCook Evangelical Free Church set for Saturday, Feb.6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lofaro.
The conference for women entitled, “Spaghetti for the Soul” is also the name of th...
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Those with birthdays in January were treated at the Perkins County Senior Center with a cake provided by Adams Bank & Trust on Friday, Jan. 8. Included in the festivities were (Front): Dolores Sides, Back row: Anita Hutcheson, Burle Newth. (Photo by...
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Perkins County Schools has released the names of junior high students on the honor roll for second quarter and first semester of the 2009-2010 school year.
All A’s Second Quarter
Eighth grade: Rebecca Cornelius, Allison Kiolbasa, Brady Mailand. Seve...
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The 2010 PCHS competitive speech team traveled to the Chase County High School Speech Invite on Saturday, Jan. 9, along with other area schools including Paxton, North Platte St. Pat’s, Wauneta, Hershey, and Southwest.
Twenty-one members of the tea...
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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan recently announced a new pilot project under the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels–also known as hoop houses–to increase the availability of locally ...
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Spatial variability in soils is the topic of a one-day workshop Jan. 29 in Grand Island.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln workshop, at the Midtown Holiday Inn, is designed to help agronomists, crop consultants, producers and other agribusiness profes...
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There are reasons for cautious optimism as groundwater levels over much of the eastern two-thirds of Nebraska rebounded slightly, due mainly to above-average precipitation in 2008 and 2009, according to a report recently released by the University of Neb...
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By Russ Pankonin
The Imperial Republican
District Court Judge David Urbom of McCook will hear a motion today (Thursday) on whether unconstitutional property taxes collected under LB 701 can be repaid.
The three natural resources districts in the Re...
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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
The Lady Plainsmen harnessed the power of Jenni Sis’ accurate shooting and stampeded to a 16-0 start in taking a 39-33 win from the Lady Broncos in Wauneta Friday night.
Riding a three-game winning streak, P...
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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
Jessi Day took over to account for six quick third quarter points and thrust Lady Plainsmen to a 39-26 win over Chase County Thursday night in Grant.
Day (eight points) fell away to avoid a defender draped all o...
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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
The Broncos pulled up the curtain on “The Harris and Bartels Show” in the second quarter and the Plainsmen watched in horror during a 59-39 rout for the home team in Wauneta Friday night.
Harris, who stands 6-...
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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
Kye Kurkowski dropped a clutch turn-around jumper into the bottom of the net with :09 left to make the home crowd scream and give the Plainsmen a 49-47 win over Chase County Thursday night in Grant.
The Plains...
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By Christy Sheets
Sports Writer
Last week the Lady Cats faced opponents on both Thursday and Friday nights.
Wallace vs. South Platte
On Thursday night the Lady Cats hosted South Platte. The Lady Cats were primed and ready to play, and they took th...
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The Perkins County Plainsmen varsity wrestling team had a busy week with two traveling meets, a dual against the Kimball Longhorns Thursday, Jan. 14 and a tournament hosted by the Chase County Longhorns Saturday, Jan. 16.
Most of the matches in the Kim...
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By Travis McConnell
Sports Writer
All five Wallace starters scored in the first quarter, propelling the Wildcats to an early 17-13 lead, as they hosted the South Platte Blue Knights Thursday night. However, the first quarter proved to be the only ...
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Heavy snow, blowing winds and freezing temperatures across the Midwest impacted the steady flow of blood donations through the American Red Cross. Blood drives were cancelled and donors were unable to safely travel to their donation appointments.
Curre...
