Newman Grove

A drama that features the World War II experience of a young man from Nebraska will be staged on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at the Boone Central Performing Arts Gym in Albion.

Betty King had many of her family members present for her retirement celebration last Saturday, March 9, after more than 14 years as executive director of the Newman Grove Housing Authority. She can be found in this photo next to her husband, Steve, on the couch surrounded by grandchildren. Family members on hand included (front, l.-r.) Oliver Bossard, Cooper Bossard, Cody King, Natalie King, June Bossard and Logan Bossard. Back row (l.-r.) includes Kinslee Bossard, Janelle King, Chad King, Andy King, Taryn King, Eddie Bossard and Katie (King) Bossard.

Newman Grove Red Cross blood drive was held on Monday, March 4, at Fellowship Bible Church. There were 48 donors for this drive, and 50 units of blood were collected.

A transfer of 13.9 acres of land from the Newman Grove School District into the Humphrey School District was approved by the Newman Grove School Board during its regular meeting Monday night, Feb. 12.

Nebraska Hunter Education course is set to begin later this month at the Newman Grove City Hall, 606 Hale Avenue. The course has room for 25 registrants and is filling up rapidly.

Wednesday, Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday Service at MNLH, 2 p.m., Bible Study at Beth’s, 3 p.m., Ash Wednesday Service at Zion, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 18: Zion: Sunday School/Confirmation, 8:45 a.m.; Communion Worship Service, 10 a.m., Bible Study at MNLH, 2 p.m., Bible Study at Beth’s, 3 p.m., Lent Worship at the Methodist Church, 7 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 22: MNLH Board meeting, 5:30 p.m.

KEARNEY – The transition from high school to college was a “really big change” for Karlie Wies. Away from her family for the first time, the University of Nebraska at Kearney freshman was a little overwhelmed by this new environment and the prospect of “figuring everything out on your own.” Then she met Julie Everett.

Game night at St Paul Lutheran Church, rural Tilden , will be held Friday, March 8, starting at 5:30 p.m. This event of games, fun, and fellowship was rescheduled from January due to the snow storms.

Nebraskans who would like to vote early for the May 14, 2024, statewide primary election can now submit early voting applications to their county election office. Voters can either download the early voting applications from the Nebraska Secretary of State’s website, or they can request an application from their county election office.

July 17, 1929 — December 29, 2023 Gloria Lou Johnson, 94, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her three daughters, granddaughter, Alyssa, and grand-hound, Flunter. Gloria was bom in Newman Grove, baptized, confirmed and married at Shell Creek Lutheran Church.