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MorningStar Café had its first day of business at their new location at 140 E. 12th Street on Tuesday. Owner Cindy Castor, right, talks with patrons on Wednesday morning. (Johnson Publications photo)

MorningStar Café opens at new location this week
MorningStar Café is now open at its new location at 140 E. 12th Street in Imperial. Cafe owners Cindy and Jeff Castor were at their location in the Imperial Sale Barn for almost four years. While at the sale barn, breakfast and brunch were on their...
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This is the look Wauneta-Palisade ball handlers faced when trying to get the ball to the basket in Friday’s game against Chase County. Putting on the defensive pressure were Sophie Spady, left, and Bryn McNair, while Alexis Richmond sets up behind. (Johnson Publications photo)

Press contributes to lopsided wins for Lady Longhorns in openers
    Opponents in the first girls’ basketball games of the season last week were kept off balance with Chase County’s strong press.     That’s the assessment from Coach Randy Longoria, whose varsity team notched wins in the season’s openers Thursday...

Local News

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Riley Francis and Issac Loeffler admire the lights on the city Christmas tree. (Johnson Publications photo)

Large crowds gather for Imperial Christmas fest

Downtown Imperial was the place to be last Thursday.

By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

City opts to pay county for dispatch services

    After months of discussion, and at times, heated exchanges, the city council voted Monday to pay the $35,000 annual fee the county has been seeking for dispatch services.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Defendants to appear for arraignments

    Three defendants arrested in the Annika Swanson murder case were expected in Chase County Court Wednesday this week for arraignment hearings.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Opinion

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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

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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

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Senior Taylor Jablonski plays defense against Wauneta-Palisade last week. (Johnson Publications photo)

Longhorn basketball chalk up pair of wins in first week of play

The Longhorn boys’ basketball varsity squad is sitting undefeated at 2-0 after winning contests last week at Cozad and a home game against Wauneta-Palisade.
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By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

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This is the look Wauneta-Palisade ball handlers faced when trying to get the ball to the basket in Friday’s game against Chase County. Putting on the defensive pressure were Sophie Spady, left, and Bryn McNair, while Alexis Richmond sets up behind. (Johnson Publications photo)

Press contributes to lopsided wins for Lady Longhorns in openers

    Opponents in the first girls’ basketball games of the season last week were kept off balance with Chase County’s strong press.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

McNair passes 1,000 point scoring mark

    It’s a benchmark that many good basketball players hope to reach.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

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