Petersburg Press

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.

Five Pope John XXIII Central Catholic students were mandated as lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Thursday morning, November 20th at an all-school 8:15 a.m. Mass. Father John Norman conducted the mandating. He thanked the students for their willingness to serve their school and parishes. Students mandated were Gavin Kallhoff (EMHC), Brooke Kinney (EMHC), Elizabeth Moser (EMHC), Aubrie Parks (EMHC), Samantha Stuhr (lector & EMHC).

Petersburg’s Rae Valley Market closed its doors officially on October 31,2025 remaining open for several extra days selling remaining stock at a discount. A for sale sign has appeared on Highway 14, and the owners are entertaining offers at 402-3865771.

This year, the Pope John XXIII Central Catholic One-Act Team will be performing the comedic play “Virgil’s Wedding” by Eddie McPherson. Join us on Sunday, November 23rd in the St.

The Petersburg Fire Department and Rescue Unit held their annual recognition supper Saturday November 1 in the fire hall with social hour at 6 p.m. and supper at 7 p.m.