November 2025

Yrkoski retires from CPPD

9 months ago By News Staff

Body Paul Yrkoski retired from Cornhusker Public Power District on September 5, 2025. Yrkoski was hired in 1990 as a grounds man, promoted to stores/ utility technician in 1991, and purchasing/ stores supervisor in 2015.

Babbling Brook

9 months ago By Brook Curtiss

Body A new adventure for me when we took over here in Albion was the idea of these large-scale, every door direct mailings. You’re allowed two of such things by the Postal Service each year, and it’s quite a feat, but if I could do it every week, I’d certainly try.

Max D. Nordeen, 91

9 months ago By News Staff

Body A Mass of Christian Burial for Max D. Nordeen, 91 of St.

Carolyn M. Beckman, 75

9 months ago By News Staff

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Carolyn M. Beckman of Petersburg will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at St.

Rodney D. Klinghagen, 80

9 months ago By News Staff

Body A memorial service for Rodney Duane Klinghagen was held Friday, November 7, 2025 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. In honoring Klinghagen, attendees were asked to wear flannel or plaid attire to the memorial service.

Tom L. Smith, 76

9 months ago By News Staff

Body Funeral Services for Tom L. Smith, 76, of St.

Boone Central hopes to encourage substitutes

9 months ago By Bill Curry

Body With substitute teachers in high demand across Nebraska, local schools are encouraging community members to consider earning a Local Substitute Permit—an accessible pathway that allows individuals to support students and staff while working flexible hours.