Crofton, and greater Knox County, was recently involved in a University of Nebraska and Extension survey and study of the local community, its tourism possibility and help with a “placemaking plan” from funding via the USDA. The project involved a number of “secret shopper”-style guests that first got an impression of the community by searching it out online, then by drawing up an itinerary and visiting in person, then writing an exit-report of their opinions and findings. There were 25-plus members of the team that visited and toured Knox County, and five that visited and rated each community... Get more details by signing up with the link below: https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions
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Secret visitors
Hope Haven Industries of Rock Valley, Iowa, gathers and refurbishes wheelchairs from around the United States for distribution to countries where the government health care systems are susceptible to corruption. U.S. Rotarians, use their foreign contacts, bypassing the government, to arrange with faith based organizations to distribute these “gifts of mobility.”
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Rotary club helps with wheelchairs
Rotary club helps with wheelchairs
Rotary club helps with wheelchairs
Rotary club helps with wheelchairs
Rotary club helps with wheelchairs
Attend Class C All State... Class C All State Band participants: Elizabeth Wortmann, Band Director Ashley Leader, Samantha Strunk, Ella LaCroix, Jenna Jackson, Ella Tramp, Emma Bilka, Cecelia Wortmann, Kaija Hess, Olivia Walter, Alexa Suing, Pamela Dennis, Brayton Mueller, Addyson Ostermeyer, Ella Reifenrath, Sophia Wortmann, Corbin Burnt, Brooklyn Guenther, Madelyn Bushkamp, Jazzmyn Weiseler, Kaylee Mauch, Brynn Hansen, Darin Babcock, Carter Steffen, Layne Schieffer, Tyson Jackson, Blake Connot, Jack Schieffer, Zac Arens, Grant Schieffer, Clair Marsh, and Rebecca Steffen, Seth Pinkleman, Luke DeRoos, Carter Guenther, Makenah Steffen, and Collyns Scout. Submitted by: Joshua Palensky, CCS Journalism.
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Attend Class C All State...
The Easter Candy Run, sponsored by the Crofton Community Club, was held Saturday, March 29th in Crofton. Despite the cold temperatures, nearly 300 were in attendance. 130 youth, ages 4th grade and under, made a mad dash for candy in the near the new playground set on the west end of the North City Park. Get more of this and other local stories by signing up to the Journal with the link below: https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions
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Easter Candy run serves 100
Easter Candy run serves 100
Easter Candy run serves 100
Easter Candy run serves 100
Easter Candy run serves 100
Easter Candy run serves 100
On Monday, April 8th, 2024 there will be something special in the skies above Nebraska starting at 12:40 p.m. when the Earth’s moon will eclipse the sun. Though Nebraska doesn’t get to enjoy the total eclipse that it did during 2017 it will still be approximately 75% blocked during the peak of the eclipse which should take place around 1:53 p.m. Though it’s only been seven years since the total eclipse over Nebraska, the next one won’t take place across North America until August of 2045. As a reminder, staring an eclipse is dangerous to the eyes without protective equipment or specialized glasses.
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Eclipse coming April 8
The Crofton Community Schools’ Warrior speech team sent members to Kearney last week for the Class C 1 State Speech Invite – taking fifth as a team, two state champion event winners and other medalists... Get more by signing up to the Crofton Journal.
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Crofton Warrior State Qualifiers (back row): Sophia Wortmann, Elizabeth Wortmann, Katie Neuharth, Carter Guenther, Grant Schieffer and front row Jack Schieffer and Kaylee Mauch
Crofton Speech Coaches for the 2024 season were Rowdy Hegge, Shiann Hansen, Courtney Baker, and Roy Knapp
The Crofton Community Foundation Fund held a “community visioning session” last Thursday evening in downtown Crofton at the Haymarket – and made a sizeable donation to the Crofton Booster Club during the event... To get more news, be sure to sign up to the Crofton Journal today!
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Crofton Community Foundation Fund presents $5,000 to the Crofton Booster Club which represents the CCCF’s five year donation to the new digital scoreboard for the school. Pictured are Erin Filips, Mick Reifenrath, Terry Mueller, Nancy Maibaum, Jason Schendt, Brandi Schendt, and Irma Arens.
The 9th annual Crofton Men’s Alumni basketball tournament was held last Saturday, March 23 with the class from 2008-09-10-11 taking the championship honors... To read the rest of this story or to get future stories, be sure to sign up to the Journal with the link below: https://www.croftonjournal.com/.../the.../page/subscriptions
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Alumni tournament played over weekend
Alumni tournament played over weekend
Alumni tournament played over weekend
Alumni tournament played over weekend
Alumni tournament played over weekend
Alumni tournament played over weekend
Be sure to make it to North City Park by the swimming pool this Saturday at 10:30 AM for Crofton's Easter Candy Run! Get more updates on local events by signing up to the Crofton Journal!
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Easter Candy Run
Crofton’s Prom was held Friday, March 15 at Crofton High School. The theme was Secrets of the Sea. The prom candidates for the boys were Robbie Fisher, Joey Sprakel, and Zac Arens. The girl candidates were Claire Steffen, Josie Anthony, and Hannah Schieffer. The Prince and Princess crowned were Claire Steffen and Robbie Fisher.
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Seniors: Front row Jaycee Vornhagen, Claire Steffen, Josie Anthony, Cierra Peterson; Middle Row Brady Sprakel, Joey Sprakel, Edison Sudbeck, Emma Bilka, Elizabeth Wortmann, EllieTramp, Jordyn Arens, Kaylee Mauch, Madelyn Eliers, William Steffen, Nolan Babcock, Robbie Fisher; Back Row Kody Kleinschmit, Luke Haberer, Carter Guenther, Tuff Foxhoven, Caitlin Guenther, Hannah Schieffer, Henry Steffen, April Guenther, Jenna Jackson, Seth Pinkelman, Jake Hochstein, Zac Arens, Jace Foxhoven
Claire Steffen and Robbie Fisher
Crofton holds “Secrets” Prom
Sophomore Servers: Front Row Jordan Steffen, Karoline Schendt, Lilly Earley, Ella Reifenrath, Emily Guenther; and back row Darin Babcock, Jackson Lynde, Tyson Sanger, Anthony Steffen
rofton Prom Royalty: Joey Sprakel, Zac Arens, Robbie Fisher, Claire Steffen, Cierra Peterson, Hannah Schieffe
If you'd like to get to know some of Crofton's seniors, you can do so by signing up to the Journal and reading our weekly "Senior Spotlight"!
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Braeden Sprakel
Jace Foxhoven
Jordyn Arens
Kody Kleinschmit
A Feb. 6 ceremony at the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) Annual Meeting honored 2023 award recipients for their commitment to supporting and promoting Nebraska Extension. Among the awardees, Curt Arens, editor of Nebraska Farmer, was honored with the “Outstanding Business” award in Knox County and was acknowledged for fostering a strong relationship with Nebraska Extension through the magazine, providing a key platform for sharing Extension's successes... Get the rest in this week's Journal.
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Arens named for Extension award
Plainview Arts Council hosted its first-ever “Murder Mystery Dinner” last Saturday evening at Mary’s restaurant... Read all about the mystery in this week's copy of the Plainview News!
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L to R. Mary Pehoviack, Janyce Warneke, Nathan Stec, Steve Peterson, Gayle Sellin, Paula Hoffman, Weston Hoffman & our host from They Improv, Matt Johnson.
Nathan Stec, Steve Peterson, Weston Hoffman and Gayle Sellin.
The Nebraska American Legion District 2 held the spring convention March 17 in Creighton. Jim Hames was awarded the Hard Charger Award for his dedication to the American Legion Post #128. Pictured in the group is Franny Guenther, Jim Hames, Bob Haberer, Shane Wieseler and Dave Donner. Also, Jim with his wife Pat Hames.
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Hames given “Hard Charger” Award
Hames given “Hard Charger” Award
The Crofton Warrior Speech team participated in the District speech competition on Wednesday, March 13 at Bancroft-Rosalie High School. The Warriors placed first at districts winning by a narrow margin of six points. The Crofton Warriors will travel to Kearney today for State! Read all about what happens by signing up to the Journal today: https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions
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Front row Carter Guenther, Edison Sudbeck, Kaylee Mauch, Elizabeth Wortman, Jordyn Arens, Middle row Grant Schieffer, Jack Schieffer, Katie Neuharth, Madelyn Loecker, Brooklyn Guenther Rylie Arens, Last row Kaija Hess, Quinn Mosher, Sophia Wortman.
Crofton High School held their annual National Honor Society induction ceremony on Tuesday, March 8 for the purpose of inducting new officers and 16 new members... Get more details by signing up to the Crofton Journal with the link below: https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions
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Crofton NHS inducts new membership
back row) Sophia Wortmann, Jacee Anthony, Callie Olson, Alexa Suing, Kaija Hess, Katie Neuharth, Emily Guenther, Karoline Schendt, Jordan Steffen (3rd row) Zac Arens, Seth Pinkelman, Jack Schieffer, Sam Pinkelman, Cameryn Fiscus, Sammie Allen, Cassie Allen, Samantha Strunk, Annabelle Poppe (2nd row) Carter Guenther, Nolan Babcock, Will Steffen, Hannah Schieffer, Jordyn Arens, Kaylee Mauch, Cierra Peterson, Emma Bilka, Josie Anthony, Zac Tramp, (front row) Grant Schieffer, Lexi Wiebelhaus, Madelyn Loeker, Claire Steffen, Elizabeth Wortmann, Jenna Jackson, and Caitlin Guenther.
A special evening with a meal, music, fun feature and dynamic speaker has been planned at the River Rock Event Center, 2901 Broadway, on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. for the monthly gathering of “Yankton Area Women’s Connection.” YAWC is part of Stonecroft Ministry, a non-denominational, non-profit world-wide organization that aspires to connect women of all ages, to uplift them and build lasting friendships. For more information or to make a reservation, call Jan at (605) 661-8356 or see Yankton Area Women’s Connection Page on Facebook.
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The Crofton Warrior Band performed at the Mid-States Conference Clinic at Wayne State College this past week with those pictured above attending to perform in at least one of the two band selections during the clinic. Each band had four musical pieces they played. For more information, look inside this week’s Journal!
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Band performs at Mid-States...
Crofton Community Schools Activities Director Ann Kramer was recently honored at the Nebraska Bandmasters Association’s annual banquet at the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Lincoln. Kramer was nominated for, and won the organizations “Outstanding Administrator Award,” presented on Friday, March 1. Get the full scoop in this week's Crofton Journal!
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Superintendent Chris Look, Music instructor Ashley Leader and Instructor and Activities director Ann Kramer.
St. Rose of Lima School had seven entries qualify for the State History Day Contest following competition at the District Contest held on March 4 at Northeast Community College, Norfolk. This year’s theme was “Turning Points in History.” Students participating at the District Contest included (back row) Ben Arens, Avery Arens, Bethany Arens, Kaden Arens, Margo Miller, Corbin Bernt, (front row) Claire Marsh, Collyns Stout, Cecilia Wortmann, and Morgan Bernt... Get the rest of this story in this week's Journal!
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St. Rose students make History Day St. Rose of Lima School had seven entries qualify for the State History Day Contest following competition at the District Contest held on March 4 at Northeast Community College, Norfolk. This year’s theme was “Turning Points in History.” Students participating at the District Contest included (back row) Ben Arens, Avery Arens, Bethany Arens, Kaden Arens, Margo Miller, Corbin Bernt, (front row) Claire Marsh, Collyns Stout, Cecilia Wortmann, and Morgan Bernt. History Day is a 3-month process involving extensive research, analysis, and creativity to design an exhibit, a performance, a paper, a website, or a documentary to showcase student learning. The State Contest will be held April 20 at Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln. 1st place Historical Paper: Ben Arens, “The Battle of Khe Sanh: A Turning Point in the Vietnam War.” 1st place Group Exhibit: Avery Arens, Bethany Arens, and