Those involved in the Chase County Veterans Memorial groundbreaking ceremony May 15 on the courthouse grounds included, from left, Kasey McArthur, Michal Swanson, David Oxford Sr., Eric Gonzales, Pastor David Kahle, Bud Statz, Lorena McArthur and Bob Thomas. Gold painted shovels were used for the turning of ground on a northeast section of the lawn. (Johnson Publications photo)

Ground broken for Veterans Memorial; work starts soon
    It couldn’t have been more timely.     Just 12 days ahead of Memorial Day, groundbreaking for the Chase County Veterans Memorial complemented a sunny day during a May 15 ceremony on the courthouse lawn.     Not only did members of the VFW Post...

Sergeant First Class Jimmy Novak stopped in Imperial during his walk across America to raise awareness for veterans’ PTSD. His journey began on March 22 at his home in Dupont, Washington and will end on Aug. 22 at Disney World in Florida. (Johnson Publications photo)

Veteran walking nation for PTSD, suicide
Sergeant First Class Jimmy Novak, 42, arrived in Imperial on Monday on his walk across America to raise awareness for veterans’ PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and suicide. His journey began on March 22 at his home in Dupont, Washington and...

Chase County’s 3200m relay team relishes their gold medal finish in the first event of the state track meet Friday morning, from left, Kora Weiss, Lucy Spady, Madison Brown and Malli McNair. (Johnson Publications photo)

Not expected to be in mix, Lady Longhorns tie for state runner-up
    None of the statewide sportswriters had Chase County’s girls finishing in the top five at the Class C state track meet.     But another team effort was on display Friday and Saturday in Omaha as the Lady Longhorns finished with a tie  for the...

Senior Scott Wheeler hands of the baton to sophomore Chase Rowley in the 4x100m relay at the state meet last week in Omaha. The 4x100 relay team captured the silver medal. (Johnson Publications photo)

Longhorns perform well at state track
With a District C-9 championship under their belts, the Longhorns sent 14 athletes—15 including the relay alternate—to the state track meet at Burke Stadium in Omaha Friday and Saturday. “Out of our 15 guys that traveled with us, only five were...

Local News

Hospital board reviews failed bond issue vote

    On the heels of a $20.5 million hospital bond vote defeat, Chase County Community Hospital board members, administration and a commissioner held a postmortem on the election.

By Russ Pankonin, The Imperial Republican

Those involved in the Chase County Veterans Memorial groundbreaking ceremony May 15 on the courthouse grounds included, from left, Kasey McArthur, Michal Swanson, David Oxford Sr., Eric Gonzales, Pastor David Kahle, Bud Statz, Lorena McArthur and Bob Thomas. Gold painted shovels were used for the turning of ground on a northeast section of the lawn. (Johnson Publications photo)

Ground broken for Veterans Memorial; work starts soon

    It couldn’t have been more timely.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

County approves jail contract, as city reviews

    At a meeting May 14, Chase County Commissioners approved a contract for jail services to be presented to Imperial’s city council.

By Diane Stamm, 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

Fans celebrate at state track

Chase County fans endured the weather to help cheer on the Longhorns at the state track meet in Omaha last week. The Lady Longhorns came home with a runner-up team trophy.

Pitching expected to be big strength for Imperial Legion baseball teams

    With more games on the schedule this summer, coaches for Imperial’s junior and senior Legion baseball teams are happy with the depth of their pitching staff.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Class C state golf goes to one-day tournament

    Due to the rain Tuesday, the Nebraska Schools Activities Association cancelled the first day of the Class C golf tournament in Kearney.

By By Russ Pankonin The Imperial Republican

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