Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Pack 199 are sponsoring the new Lego contest at this year’s Smokin’ on Broadway. They are pictured with one of the two bikes that will be given as prizes to the top boy and girl builders. Jack and Dee Schnieder are donating the two bikes. (Johnson Publications photo)

Organizers ready for another Smokin’ weekend
Smokin’ on Broadway will kick off this Saturday with the first session of the Escape Room at 8:30 a.m. Unfortunately all sessions for the Escape Room are already full, committee member Jana Pribbeno said. Next on the schedule will be the bike parade...

Astronaut Clayton Anderson teases young three-year-old Tate Lucero after signing his children’s book for him during last week’s S.C.O.R.E camp. Anderson signed books for people of all ages following his afternoon presentation last Wednesday. (Johnson Publications photo)

Dream to become an astronaut took 15 tries
    Retired astronaut and Ashland, Nebraska native Clayton Anderson knows how to take rejection. He faced it time and time again in his quest to become a U.S. astronaut.     He first knew he wanted to become an astronaut at the age of nine. That’s...

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Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Pack 199 are sponsoring the new Lego contest at this year’s Smokin’ on Broadway. They are pictured with one of the two bikes that will be given as prizes to the top boy and girl builders. Jack and Dee Schnieder are donating the two bikes. (Johnson Publications photo)

Organizers ready for another Smokin’ weekend

Smokin’ on Broadway will kick off this Saturday with the first session of the Escape Room at 8:30 a.m.

By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

Astronaut Clayton Anderson teases young three-year-old Tate Lucero after signing his children’s book for him during last week’s S.C.O.R.E camp. Anderson signed books for people of all ages following his afternoon presentation last Wednesday. (Johnson Publications photo)

Dream to become an astronaut took 15 tries

    Retired astronaut and Ashland, Nebraska native Clayton Anderson knows how to take rejection. He faced it time and time again in his quest to become a U.S. astronaut.

By Russ Pankonin, The Imperial Republican

It’s gonna get noisy—fireworks sales start next week

    It’s not far off—the Fourth of July is just around the corner and that means fireworks.
    State statute allows the sale of fireworks from June 24 through July 4.

By Jan Schultz, 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

Veterinarians donate buckles to Ranch Rodeo

The Hip O Ranch came out on top of six teams June 8 at the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball Ranch Rodeo near Wauneta.

Juniors, seniors split with Ogallala

    Imperial’s juniors continue the season unbeaten after another win at Ogallala last Thursday, and head into the week with an 11-0 record.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Imperial 2 falls to Grant, wins against Imperial 1

Imperial 2’s Pee Wee team, went 1-1 last week with a loss to Grant at home and an extra-inning win at home against Imperial 1.
Grant

By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

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