Kluthe given Roncalli Award from Pope John
The 40th Annual Pope John Development Dinner was held Sunday evening, March 29th at Werner Hall in Petersburg. Approximately 180 tickets were sold for the event.
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12th annual bowling battle held
The Newman Grove Fire & Rescue participated in the 12th Annual Fire ________________________________________________________________________ past weekend.
Fangman honored for years of dedication
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.
Petersburg drive collects 37 units
RedCross Blood Drive Coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner reported a successful Petersburg February blood drive with 37 units donated surpassing their goal of 36 with several milestones set. Donors were down, expected due to illness etc.
Devall joins Petersburg GPS bank as teller
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.
Bomgaars donates to AMH...
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
New lockers installed at fire hall
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.
Lighting contest held in Petersburg
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.
PCC hosts comedian at Christmas event
Last Monday evening area residents gathered in Werner Hall for the annual Petersburg Community Club Christmas event. The evening began with a Windsor Loin supper catered by the Albion Knights of Columbus and followed by comedian Matt Beller of Omaha.
Caroling shares season with neighbors
Despite Saturday nights 2-degree temperature, a group of Petersburg Christmas carolers boarded the Rae Valley Heritage’s open air trolly to wish residents a merry Christmas. Due to the biting cold caroling time was shortened somewhat.
