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Several representatives from Chase County Farm Bureau and Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation (NFBF) were on hand Monday during a surprise assembly to present Arlys Cupp the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year award for 2020. Standing from left are Mike Nelson, Chase County Farm Bureau president; Courtney Schaardt, director of outreach education at NFBF; Arlys Cupp; Rob Hartman, CC Farm Bureau board member; and Heidi Pieper, regional manager for Nebraska Farm Bureau. (Johnson Publications photo)

Cupp awarded Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Ag Teacher of the Year

Arlys Cupp, a second-grade teacher at Chase County Schools (CCS), was honored at a surprise ceremony in the school auditorium on Monday. In attendance for the presentation of the award were K-6 principal Becky Odens, CCS elementary students...

Interact students and leaders helping serve at the Mobster with Lobster event included, from left, Riley Owens, Jerzee Milner, Halle Fiedler, Eric Exum, Brooklyn Christensen, Valerie Herbert, Sophie Spady and Angie Swanson. Swanson and Exum sponsor the student club. (Courtesy photo)

Mobsters with Lobster Rotary event brings in new year, decade

A New Year’s Eve Mobsters with Lobsters Rotary event brought 120 people together to bring in the 2020s. A 1920s theme was carried out in decorations and attire at the St. Patrick Parish Hall where lobster tail and beef medallion were on the menu....

In his first round match against Sidney’s Deekun Cerenil, Cody Duffy works his position to get the upper hand. (Photo courtesy of Keith Co. News)

Wrestlers face stiff competition

While the team as a group didn’t rack up a lot of wins Saturday, younger members of the teams earned some valuable mat time. That’s the assessment of Coach Matt Vlasin, who took nine of the 10 team members to the Ogallala dual tournament...

After setting the school career scoring record last Thursday, Mallie McNair’s family joined her to celebrate. With dad Alex in the background, the girls in the family include, from left, Landree, Bryn, Mallie, mom Kristi and Taylin. (Johnson Publications photo)

McNair new career scoring leader at Chase County

It was going to happen sometime this Chase County basketball season. Just when senior Mallie McNair would set the girls’ career scoring record was all that was in question. That day arrived last Thursday, eight games into the 2019-20...

Jordan Jablonski was back in action as Chase County started its 2020 half of the season. Here, against Wray, Colorado last Thursday she looks to move the ball and finished the night with seven points. (Johnson Publications photo)

Lady Longhorns move to No. 8 in NSAA points

Despite a disappointing loss at Dundy Co. Stratton (DCS) last week, the Chase County girls are 7-2 on the season, and moved up to No. 8 in the Class C1 NSAA point standings. Coach Randy Longoria said they couldn’t buy a basket in their 43-60...

Cedric Maxwell goes to the hoop against Wray on Jan. 9. Maxwell had his first successful dunk against Kimball Saturday. (Johnson Publications photo)

Longhorns add three wins to record; Jussel out for season

“We played really well for the most part,” Head Coach Chris Bartels said. Last week’s three wins are key in the upcoming weeks as the boys prepare for the SPVA Conference Tournament. As of Tuesday, the Longhorns were ranked No. 3 in Class C-1 with...

Local News

Lower moisture, less snow mark 2019 weather year

After setting a monthly moisture record in July 2018, the weather year for 2019 was likely going to be a bit drier, and it was.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Cody-Kilgore superintendent hired for Chase Co. Schools

Chase County Schools has secured a superintendent for the 2020-21 year.
And, he has a familiar name.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Swanson case defendants moved to district court

All three defendants in the Annika Swanson kidnapping and murder are headed for district court.

By Tom Pantera, The Wauneta Breeze

Opinion

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

Nebraska Strong! Here’s another challenge

Blizzards on one end of the state, floods on the other. Nebraska, now more than ever, it’s not for everyone!

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

Looking for honest politician? Here’s a suggestion

As the world struggles to sort out fake news and understand the not-so-civil discourse, I turn to the Nebraska Legislature.

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

Sports

In his first round match against Sidney’s Deekun Cerenil, Cody Duffy works his position to get the upper hand. (Photo courtesy of Keith Co. News)

Wrestlers face stiff competition

While the team as a group didn’t rack up a lot of wins Saturday, younger members of the teams earned some valuable mat time.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

After setting the school career scoring record last Thursday, Mallie McNair’s family joined her to celebrate. With dad Alex in the background, the girls in the family include, from left, Landree, Bryn, Mallie, mom Kristi and Taylin. (Johnson Publications photo)

McNair new career scoring leader at Chase County

It was going to happen sometime this Chase County basketball season.
Just when senior Mallie McNair would set the girls’ career scoring record was all that was in question.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Jordan Jablonski was back in action as Chase County started its 2020 half of the season. Here, against Wray, Colorado last Thursday she looks to move the ball and finished the night with seven points. (Johnson Publications photo)

Lady Longhorns move to No. 8 in NSAA points

Despite a disappointing loss at Dundy Co. Stratton (DCS) last week, the Chase County girls are 7-2 on the season, and moved up to No. 8 in the Class C1 NSAA point standings.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

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