Lions Club holds screenings
This past week the Newman Grove Lions Club conducted Sight and Hearing Screenings in the Albion, St. MIchael’s, and Newman Grove Public Schools.
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Blood Drive picks up 50 units
The Newman Grove Red Cross blood drive was held on August 18, 2025, at Fellowship Bible Church. We had 49 donors collecting 50 units of blood with a goal of 52.
Grants available for trees in town
Reminder from the Newman Grove Tree Board: Citizens of Newman Grove have until September 30th to enter the tree grant drawing. Four $100.00 grants will be given.
12U team league champions...
The NG/SE 12-and-Under girls softball team was League Champions, those available for the photo included, front row (l to r): Mallorie Fleer, Natasha Nelson, Lucy Kaufman, Isabella Laska, Hazel Weier, Sophia Guthard, Ana Hernandez, Karley Palmer; second row, Paisley Fritz, Brooklyn Tenski, Hannah...
Newman Grove Rescue purchases new ambulance
Approximately every 10 years, the state of Nebraska advises that rescue squads work towards upgrading their current ambulances to a more modern model. The Newman Grove Rescue squad is presently in the 13th year of operation with the community’s existing ambulance.
Morris awarded Quilt of Valor at Madison Co Fair
In the midst of tornado warnings, thunder and circling clouds on the horizon, the Quilt of Valor presentation was still held at the Madison County Fair and Rodeo on Thursday, July 10 during Veterans’ Night at the rodeo.
Team takes second-place...
This year’s Newman Grove/St. Edward 8U baseball team included, front row (l tor): Henry Cruise, Preston Stone, Ezekiel Sarniak, Liam Fehringer, Bohen Christman, Lincoln Wiese, Elijah Sarniak, Sam Palmer, James O’Brien; Back Row: Tyler Barnes, Dax Lomas, Dashiel Morris, Rowan Luedtke, Ryker...
Kaufman new Ponderay Police Department Chief
On Monday, Joseph Kaufman was sworn in as Ponderay Police Department’s new Chief of Police, filling the vacancy left behind with Chief Cornelius’ retirement last week. Chief Kaufman is a very accomplished law enforcement officer with over 25 years of experience.
Newman Grove Alumni...
From the Class of 1950, the oldest atending Newman Grove Bluejay Alumni was Merle Nelsen. .
Newman Grove Popcorn wagon refurbished
The popcorn wagon in Newman Grove history goes back to the era of World War II. Harold and Aris Johnson and family, Dennis and Linda, owned and operated the popcorn wagon, in Newman Grove, during the 1940’s to the 70’s.
