Petersburg Press

BCDA awards Kidz Life business grant

1 year ago By News Staff

Last week, the Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) presented a $1,500 check to Jacii Lopez, owner of A Kidz Life 2 Daycare, located in Petersburg. The funds are part of BCDA’s Energizing Entrepreneurs program, which is designed to support local entrepreneurs as they pursue opening a business in Boone County.

Jacii Lopez (at left) receives her check from the BDCA for her entrepreneurship enterprise.

Heithoff named CCO at GPS Bank

1 year ago By News Staff

Great Plains State Bank has announced the promotion of Todd Heithoff to Chief Credit Officer. As the CCO, Heithoff will oversee all credit operations and maintain his position as Market President for the Petersburg Branch.

Bloodmobile surpasses goal, picks up multiple “Power Reds”

1 year ago By News Staff

According to Red Cross blood drive coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner the February 4 blood drive collected 46 units surpassing a goal of 42, with Power Reds products at 11. The next Petersburg drive has been scheduled for April 28,2025 Donors - Michael Prothman, Michael Bode, Delbert Seier, Julie Ketteler, Adam Wies, Jennifer Schmitz, Gerald Schmitz, Kenneth Bode, Edward Veik, Kathryn Seier, Gary Seier, Connie Seier, Ramona Thieman, Bonnie Wagner, Shelly Fleming, David Hoefer, Bruce Werner, Brett Temme, Lynnette Seier, Paul Kuhlman, Joan Stuhr, Jimmy Beckman, Derek Stuhr, Nicholas Pelster, Linda Kerkman, Ross Knott, Noel Benda, Dale Beckman, Jolene Daniels, Dave Benda, Tyson Lodge, Neil Baumgartner, Shirley Petsche, Jayne Prince, Andrew Jacobson, Larry Pelster, Paul Seier, Theresa Naber, Tammy Benda, Marc Pelster, Catherine Pelster, Debra Petsche..

GPS Bank named for Regional award by Newsweek magazine

1 year ago By Submitted Article

Great Plains State Bank has been named Best Regional Bank by Newsweek for 2025. CEO and President Rick Chochon said, “it is an honor to be recognized for our growth as well as the success of the trust and partnerships we have established within the communities we serve.” For the second time, Plant-A Insights Group and Newsweek collaborated to identify America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025.

Schumacher named Voice District 3 winner

1 year ago By News Staff

Kaitey Schumacher, senior at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic, was chosen as the VFW District 3 Voice of Democracy winner. She will be honored at the Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars Mid-Winter Conference in Lincoln later this month.

PCC gives “First Dollar” plaques

1 year ago By News Staff

The Petersburg Community Club met Monday evening in the Petersburg American Legion Club for their annual membership soup supper and January meeting. The meeting opened with presentation of First Dollar plaques by president Danielle Koch to WW Concrete LLC owned by Adam Wies and Phil Wright and Advantage ATV owned by Mitch Kubert.

Schwager wins F-150 in “Trucks” Lotto promotion

1 year ago By News Staff

Nick Schwager of Petersburg was named as the seventh winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. Schwager purchased his winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Cedar’s Rapid Stop at 615 S 2nd St.

AMH honored long-time employees

1 year ago By News Staff

Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service, Caring Kind and the Nebraska Hospital Association’s Trustee of the Year at the AMH Christmas Party held on Friday, December 13th at the American Legion in Neligh. Receiving awards (for number of years honored) were front (l-r): Diane Brugger (5), Judy Broberg (15), Lauren Kinney (10), Donna Keetle (5), Marsha Schilousky (10) and Merry Sprout (30); back: John Mlnarik (Trustee of the Year), Samantha Vanis (5), Robin Choate (5), Wendi Reinke (15), Kristen Kester (20), Steven Simonsen (15), Karen Hart (5), Charlene Hughes (Caring Kind) and Amy Wright (35). (Not pictured: Julie Stewart (5), Katelyn Hurlbert (5), Jeffrey Schindler (5), Steven Arehart (5), Michelle Stearns (5), Diann Arehart (5), Jessica Dabalos (10), Jared Jacob (10), Michael Wright (15), Terra Kimes (15), Shantell Boggs (25), Connie Farmer (25), Carolyn Petersen (25), Virginia Seier (30) and Karen Dietz (35).

Three new businesses in Petersburg

1 year ago By Petersburg Press.

Three new businesses will be featured in next week’s issue of the • 11Eleven Design Studio created by local entrepreneurs Kristy McCready and Kelly Seier • W W CONCRETE, LLC, founding partners are Adam (Buzz) Wies of Petersburg and Phil Wright of Neligh • Advantage ATV owned by Mitch Kubert.

PCC show/entertainment was awesome

1 year ago By News Staff

The rock impressions left everyone laughing at the Kier Comedy Rock Impressions act at the Petersburg Community Club supper and show held Monday evening, Dec. 16.

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