Newman Grove

On Wednesday evening, April 22nd, the Mid-Nebraska Task Force was requested to deploy for the Pressey Fire in Custer County – including first responders from Albion, St. Edward and around the area.

The Newman Grove/St. Edward track and field teams competed at the very competitive Burwell Invitational on Friday, April 17th.

The Newman Grove Lions Club hosted some special guests at its March 11 meeting. Despite an early morning snowstorm, District Governor Karen Jackson, from Tekamah, made her official visit to the club.

The Newman Grove Fire & Rescue participated in the 12th Annual Fire ________________________________________________________________________ past weekend. The entire group included (above): front row (l to r): Steve Werner, Brenda Werner, Heidi Holan , Jason Anderson, Mike Prothman, Hunter Meyer and Savannah Wiese; and back row (l to r): Cayla Kubert, Mitch Cubert, Mike Mapel, Bob Foss, Boomer Baumgartner (behind Boomer, Ed Veik), CJ Holan, Nate Thieman, Alvin Meyer, Kevin Patzel, Brett Miller, Brad Wallin and Ray Flood The Newman Grove group (below): Front row l to r: Hunter Meyer and Savannah Wiese; and back row l to r: Jason Anderson, Alvin Meyer, Kevin Patzel, Brad Wallin, Ray Flood, and Brett Miller.

Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur, PC LLO has announced that Abigail Blaser has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. A native of Columbus, Abigail is pleased to serve clients in estate planning and litigation.

On Tuesday, March 3, the Newman Grove American Legion Commander Ivan Herchenbach presented Duane Chilson with his 50 year Golden Certificate and pin. Chilson served in the Special Forces for three years in Vietnam, he was discharged as a Sergeant.

The Newman Grove Red Cross blood drive was held on March 2, 2026, at Fellowship Bible Church. We had 55 donors collecting 55 units of blood with a goal of 55.