Petersburg Press

The unit took this opportunity to say thanks to EMS Captain Kim Fangman and present her with a small token of appreciation for the thankless volunteer hours she puts in for the Department without which the EMS squad could not continue.

Great Plains State Bank has announced the addition of Annette Devall as a Teller at the Petersburg Branch. Market President, Todd Heithoff, shared his enthusiasm for Devall joining the team, stating, “We are very excited to welcome Annette to our Great Plains State Bank family in Petersburg.

In November 2025, Bomgaars stores (across the Midwest) held a “Night of Festive Fun & Fall Shopping - just for Ladies.” Bomgaars joined with local hospitals to bring awareness of women’s health issues and passed along a

Sunday Members of the Petersburg Fire Department removed the metal firemen’s gear lockers from the fire station and replaced them with new more accessible ones. The old lockers had years of use and were originally donated to the department by Helen Preusser in memory of Jim who had been a fireman for many years.

For the first time in many years Petersburg along with Loup Power District co-sponsored a village Christmas lighting contest. Village board members served as judges viewing the many varied holiday lighting displays December 22. Winners were 1st place receiving $200 Doug and Jean Reicks, son Zach has the Christmas spirit, imagination and is responsible for putting up the 1000’s of lights along with other decorations.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner reported a very successful December 2nd blood drive with 47 units from 41 loyal doners and exceeded their goal of 41. In 2025 the Petersburg drive collected 209 units giving the gift of life to many.

December 2nd the Big Give Committee hosted a space for organizations to explain what each was asking for in their Big Give Request. The Village Campus is requesting funding toward two water bottle fillers one in the lobby and one in the fitness center, and a stair climber to replace the original one.