A fun summer learning camp featuring art has been taking place at Niobrara Public Schools during the past five weeks.
Congratulations to the NHS Class of 2020, who will graduate on Saturday, July 18. Ceremony is not open to the public but persons can view all of the graduates and their future plans in this week's edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
New Website and Mobile App coming!
The website may take a new look for some of you this week as we launch our new website and mobile app.
It will likely cause some disruption for a few days - so email or call if you have any issues.
Look to the paper next week for an update!
Graduation is Saturday for the 11 members of the NHS Class of 2020. The ceremony is not open to the public.
The Niobrara Village Board, met July 7 and passed an amendment to the village zoning ordinances, creating an ordinance to establish a process for joining lots.
Niobrara Promoters met July 9. Discussion was held on when to have the Bridge Dedication Celebration. It was decided the celebration would be held on Sept. 4 and 5. Activities planned are a car cruise, road rally and barbecue. Other suggestions are being welcomed.
Osni Ponca, LLC, the economic development arm of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, has purchased Farnik's Market in Niobrara. They are planning a renovation and hope to be open by Sept. 1.
The Niobrara Tribune won two awards in the Nebraska Better Newspaper Contest, Thursday, June 25; first place in the Class A Breaking News Photography category and first place in the Class A Editorial category.
The Niobrara Promoters are requesting a Card Shower for Ken and Galen Farnik to congratulation them on 55 years of service to the Niobrara Community. Cards will reach them at PO Box 105, Niobrara.
In Niobrara, fireworks are allowed for one week prior to the 4th of July, and times are until 10 p.m. each evening with a leeway given on July 4 (between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. )
The NHS Alumni Association Board's deadline for the Alumni Scholarships has been moved to July 15, 2020 for Niobrara graduates (before 2020) or still in college. For specifics see the alumni newsletter.
NENCAP Immunization Program will be holding an Immunization Clinic on July 21 in Creighton by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment or get more information persons can call 402-385-6300 or 1-800-445-2505.
From the Nebraska State Activities Association:
The NSAA Membership voted 31 to 20 FOR adding Bowling as a sanctioned NSAA activity.
The NSAA Membership voted 28 to 23 AGAINST adding Girls Wrestling as a sanctioned NSAA activity. The NSAA Board of Directors voted 7 to 1 to add Girls Wrestling as an EMERGING sport.
Complete results from the 2020 NSAA Representative Assembly are available on the NSAA website at https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/leg/repmin.pdf.
Cruise Night Set
The community of Niobrara is sponsoring a Cruise Night to honor the Niobrara High School Seniors of the Class of 2020, on Saturday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. Persons are to tune in to KBRX 102.9 for music, prizes and specials.
Cruise Night Set
The community of Niobrara is sponsoring a Cruise Night to honor the Niobrara High School Seniors of the Class of 2020, on Saturday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. Persons are to tune in to KBRX 102.9 for music, prizes and specials.
Dam safety experts release report on Spencer Dam failure
The Spencer Dam Independent Investigation Panel has prepared the final report on the failure of the Spencer Dam that occurred in northern Nebraska on March 14, 2019. To read the report, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Nebraskans urged to "stay connected"
Governor Pete Ricketts encouraged Nebraskans to stay connected to friends and family during this time of increased social distancing. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
COVID-19 case updates given
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported that Nebraska COVID-19 topped 1,000 with the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services's Thursday evening report of 1.066 cases. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
NCPA Academic All-State Winter 2019-2020 awards announced
The Nebraska School Activities Association announced the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association's Winter 2019-2020 Academic All-State Awards. Find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Cattlemen call for public support
The WNAX radio station had a special program pertaining to "the cattle market crisis." IT was reported that since the virus, all of the Ag markets have been hurt severely, but the livestock market the most severe. To read more, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune
