Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home raises over $69,000
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Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home of Newman Grove announced Monday that more than $69,000 has been contributed to its fund-raising effort announced last week. The total raised as of 3 p.m.
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Firefighters, EMTs train high schoolers
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Students in the junior classes of St. Edward and Newman Grove high schools had some valuable hands-on training in various fire fighting and rescue activities last Thursday, April 25, at the St. Edward Fire Station. Above, Newman Grove firefighter and teacher Brett Miller assists a student in full gear in adjusting the mask for her self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Nine Newman Grove students took part in this training for the first time this year.
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home seeks assistance
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Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home recently sent out a request for assistance to its facility in the form of tax deductible donations. Following is the letter as published on Facebook: “Over the past couple years, it’s no surprise that Nebraska nursing homes are struggling to stay alive.
Superior rating at district contest
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Newman Grove senior Carmen Montoya competed in the District Music Contest at Norfolk High School on Friday, April 19. She received a Division I (superior) rating for her performance..
Fire Departments will host special training for juniors
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St. Edward and Newman Grove Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a training program this Thursday, April 25, on volunteer fire and rescue for juniors at both St. Edward and Newman Grove High Schools from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
National Honor Society inducts eight
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Newman Grove High School’s National Honor Society inducted eight new members on April 8. They are, back row l.-r., Christyan Anderson (senior), Summer McKinzie (sophomore), Keira Voelker (sophomore) and Owen Kaufman (sophomore); front, Serenity Strong (sophomore), Aubree Whitaker (sophomore), Emily Schlecht (junior) and Kailey Patzel (sophomore).
Four Newman Grove churches mark 150th anniversaries Sunday
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Four Newman Grove churches -- Immanuel Zion Lutheran, Newman Grove Methodist, Shell Creek Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran celebrated the 150th anniversaries of their founding last Sunday, April 14, with a meal and special program.
Newman Grove Council approves sale of two lots
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Ordinances confirming the sale of two lots in the new Fowlkes Second Addition to Newman Grove were confirmed by ordinances adopted at the Newman Grove City Council meeting Thursday night, April 11. One lot, Lot 5 Block B, was sold to James and Janell Wyant.
Four Newman Grove churches celebrating 150th anniversaries
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Four Newman Grove churches -- Immanuel Zion Lutheran, Newman Grove Methodist, Shell Creek Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their founding in 2024. This Sunday, April 14, will be the collective day of celebration for all four churches founded in 1874.
Basement for first home in new addition
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A basement has been completed for the first home in the Fowlkes Second Addition to Newman Grove. The new home of Jim and Janell Wyant will be installed on this structure soon. Two lots have now been sold. All infrastructure has been installed, with only some seeding and work on the drainage pond remaining to be completed. Photo: Chrissy Rasmussen • Albion News/Boone County Tribune
