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June 24 was the first church service inside Imperial Manor and Parkview-Heights using the new protection barrier. Pastor David Kahle leads a church service from behind the single-access barrier for residents.

With some ingenuity, church services resume at Manor, Parkview-Heights

The Imperial Manor and Parkview-Heights residents have been enduring a church-service drought since COVID-19 warranted a shutdown of gatherings. Administrator Eric Haider said the people really missed the church services. Last week, he announced...

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Educational administration runs in the Lambert family. Larry Lambert, at left, completed eight months as the CCS interim superintendent on Tuesday this week. His son, Adam, center, took over as CCS superintendent on Wednesday. Larry’s brother, Chuck, is the Bridgeport Public Schools superintendent.

Lambert hopes trust improved during tenure at CCS

Larry Lambert sensed there was a lack of trust among the staff and other professionals at Chase County Schools. When he came on board as interim superintendent Nov. 1, the school’s former superintendent had just resigned. He noted the number...

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Ashley and Rogan Einspahr have owned Wauneta Roller Mills since 2012 when they purchased it from the Maxfield family.

Wauneta Roller Mills, last of its kind in Nebraska

Ashley and Rogan Einspahr are the current owners and operators of Wauneta Roller Mills. The Einspahrs purchased the mill Jan. 1, 2012 from the children of the original owner. It is Nebraska’s last operating family-owned roller mill. Wauneta Roller...

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Marine Cpl. Hunter Dillan, left, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Peter Hofinga, Lima Company Commander, for his work in security for the U.S. Navy ship Comfort.

Hunter Dillan awarded medal for work on COVID-19 ship

Hunter Dillan had an up-close look at the medical response to COVID-19 in one of the pandemic hotbeds of the country earlier this spring. Cpl. Dillan, a 2016 graduate of Chase County Schools, was among the U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd...

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Imperial Police Officer Rob Rusk shows cookies for the IPD from the Schoenholz family.

Appreciation shown for IPD, Sheriff

Despite unrest in the United States regarding police, Chase County residents are thanking local law enforcement for the work they do. Last week, the Schoenholz family of Imperial delivered special cookies to the Chase County Sheriff’s Dept and the...

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Trevor Peterson gets a congratulatory handshake from Coach (and dad) Bruce Peterson after his three-run homer in his first at-bat against Cozad Sunday.

Legion seniors chalk up big win at home

It was a good day times two for the Imperial Legion seniors Sunday. Not only was it Imperial’s home opener at Campbell field, the seniors also chalked up their season’s first win, and in a big way. Sunday’s 10-2 win over Cozad upped...

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June 24 was the first church service inside Imperial Manor and Parkview-Heights using the new protection barrier. Pastor David Kahle leads a church service from behind the single-access barrier for residents.

With some ingenuity, church services resume at Manor, Parkview-Heights

The Imperial Manor and Parkview-Heights residents have been enduring a church-service drought since COVID-19 warranted a shutdown of gatherings.

By Becky Kuntzelman, The Imperial Republican

County close to goal of 5% COVID-tested

After Sunday’s TestNebraska session in Imperial, health professionals at the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) believe they are close to the Governor’s goal.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Dry conditions on fire chief’s mind as IVFD readies for July 3 show

Friday, July 3, will be a big night in Imperial as Imperial Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) members take charge of the city’s annual fireworks show.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Opinion

Praise for Governor in pandemic not coming

At this writing, there is still no mandatory “shelter-in-place” restriction in Nebraska, one of nine states to enjoy such “freedom.”

By By J.L. Schmidt Statehouse correspondent, the Nebraska Press Association

Letters to the Editor

While you may have some extra time on your hands these days, why not tell us about it?

Property tax relief, so close, yet so far

Tax reform in Nebraska. Has the improbable become impossible?

By J.L. Schmidt Statehouse correspondent, the Nebraska Press Association

Sports

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The championship team in the Slice Fore Life hospital foundation golf benefit were members of the Cyboron team, from left, Jason Burke, Eric McDaniel, Aaron Cyboron and Dan Reeves.

Cyboron team wins annual Slice Fore Life golf benefit

Three strokes separated the top two teams at the 13th annual Chase County Hospital Foundation Slice Fore Life golf benefit Saturday at the Imperial Country Club

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Trevor Peterson gets a congratulatory handshake from Coach (and dad) Bruce Peterson after his three-run homer in his first at-bat against Cozad Sunday.

Legion seniors chalk up big win at home

It was a good day times two for the Imperial Legion seniors Sunday.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

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Pitcher Lukas Fries winds up against Wallace last week in Imperial.

Imperial 2 goes 0-1 in first game of season

The Imperial 2 pee wee team got on the dirt for their first game of the season June 24 when they hosted Wallace.
Despite a hard-fought game, Imperial 2 lost, 1-15.

By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

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