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The 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball hosts and committee members presented a $673,738.95 check Sunday to Dr. Ken Cowan, Director of University of Nebraska’s Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha. At the presentation were, from left, committee members Julie Jones and Shawn Jones; advisory board members Ray Bennett, Dick Miles and Susanne Jagels; Dr. Ken Cowan; hosts Chris and Wayne Krausnick, hosts Allison and Derek Sandman; and committee members Joey and Myra Large, Marlene Cox and Steve and Char Wallin. (Courtesy photo)

Cattlemen’s Ball hosts present funds to Buffett Center, 13 local organizations

The primary goal of the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball was to raise money to “Round Up a Cure” for cancer research. The Ball, held in June west of Wauneta, raised $748,598.83. Ball Hosts Derek and Allison Sandman of Wauneta and Wayne and Chris...

Canton Skomp, left, and Grayson Owens get geared up for the hearing test. (Johnson Publications photo)

Volunteers crucial to health checks

School Nurse Angie Paisley said 36 volunteers helped screen 578 students in grades 1-2 in two days last week. The annual screenings were done for hearing, vision, blood pressure/pulse, oral/dental and height/weight/body mass index. Imperial Lions...

Farm Credit Services of America moved into their new building at 686 E. 3rd Street in Imperial. (Johnson Publications photo)

Farm Credit Services of America moves to new site

Staff at Farm Credit Services of America have been anxious for the day they could move into the new, spacious facility at 686 E. 3rd Street, said Johna Jablonski, Vice President of Retail Operations (VPRO) for the Nebraska western region. “...

Nathan Gaswick, new P.E. teacher at CCS, demonstrates the correct position for a body conditioning exercise using a weight. (Johnson Publications photo)

CCS grad returns home to teach

Nathan Gaswick, another Chase County Schools (CCS) graduate, has returned to his hometown to join the teaching staff. Gaswick said he wanted to bring to CCS credentials to make a difference and “not just be from here,” he said. He is...

On hand for the presentation of six iPads from Black Hills Energy to Imperial EMS were, from left, Craig Loeffler of Imperial, BHE ambassador; Johnny Miller, EMS sergeant at arms; Roxane Miller, EMS secretary; Bre Holmes, EMS treasurer; Deb Hayes, EMS president; and Dan Chambers of McCook, BHE operations supervisor for the McCook area. (Johnson Publications photo)

Imperial EMS utilizing six new iPads thanks to Black Hills Energy donation

Black Hills Energy crews traveled to 15 communities across Nebraska last week on “Improving Life Day” to donate 200 iPhones and iPads to non-profits whose mission includes helping others and giving back to the communities they serve. ...

Eighteen years of sorrow hasn’t waned

As I arrived at work early Wednesday morning this week, the sun shone brightly, causing reflection off the two Imperial Volunteer Fire Department units parked outside across the street from our office. And just like every Sept. 11, the sorrow and...

Local News

Radio situation brings business owners to city council meeting

Police radios and a local business’ involvement in removing information on three of them led to a discussion, sometimes intense, at the Sept. 4 city council meeting.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

City budget proposal on council agenda

The city’s 2019-20 budget hearing will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, as part of the council’s regular meeting at 6 p.m.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Peterson, Patterson at home this week to recover

Zach Patterson and Eric Peterson, both of Imperial, are home this week after a vehicle accident on Sept. 2 that took both to Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.

By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

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

Ryan Berhardt pulls down a pass from Bennett Bauerle in first quarter action Friday that was good for 19 yards. His reception kept a drive alive that resulted in the Longhorns’ first touchdown of the game. Bernhardt added a touchdown just before half when he was on the receiving end of a pitch from Dylan Dreiling on a hook-and-ladder play good for a 40-yard score. (Johnson Publications photo)

Longhorns even record with 35-28 win over St. Pat’s

After taking a 20-7 halftime lead over the St.

By Russ Pankonin, The Imperial Republican

Runners gain experience at first 5k meet; Brown takes top place

After getting their feet wet in the opener’s shorter, two-mile race in Benkelman, Longhorn cross country runners got their first taste of the full 5K distance last Friday at the Cambridge Invit

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Mallie McNair, foreground, and Gisselle Acuna team up for the block in action at Saturday’s Lexington Tournament. Alexis Richmond is ready for the dig. (Johnson Publications photo by Renee Kennedy)

Lady Longhorns’ record even after finishing 4th at Lexington Invite

Chase County sported a 3-3 record early this week in volleyball as the varsity looks forward to a full week of practice before their next outing.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

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