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This is the architect’s rendering of what the front of the new hospital facility will look like. Voters will decide in May whether to proceed with the plan.

Chase County voters will decide on $20.5 million hospital bond

The fate of a new hospital in Chase County will be decided by voters in a special election this May. On Tuesday, county commissioners approved a resolution, on a 3-0 vote, sending the question of a $20.5 million bond issue to voters. ...

Charley Colton, right, chairman of the Chase County Planning Commission, receives the Carol Swayne Award from Chris Solberg, a planner from the city of La Vista, at last week’s Nebraska Planning and Zoning Association conference. (Courtesy photo)

Charley Colton recognized for 20 years as county planning commission chairman

As the only chairman of the Chase County Planning Commission in its 20 years of existence, Charley Colton of Imperial can tell you it’s important to listen to people. That ability and a willingness to serve on a board since its inception...

Barb Prottsman is standing in front of the wood fence that will be the “canvas” for eight artists and/or their groups to create an individual mural on their assigned section. The fence belongs to Barb and her husband, Marlon, at 1145 Wellington and runs east and west along 12th Street. (Johnson Publications photo)

Local couple offers fence as canvas for painters

Barb Prottsman, Imperial Postmaster, and her husband, Marlon, put up a 130 foot wood fence by their home at 1145 Wellington. The fence runs east and west along 12th Street. Mrs. Prottsman said they thought it would be fun to organize a...

21st Century Equipment is the March Chamber Business of the Month. Larry Talbott, left, is the location manager in Imperial, who’s pictured with Eric Peterson, service manager. (Johnson Publications photo)

21st Century Equipment earns monthly Chamber recognition

21st Century Equipment is the Chamber Business of the Month for March. The John Deere dealer at 1001 NE Highway 61 in Imperial was bought by 21st Century Equipment, LLC in March 2008. At the time of purchase it was known as Midwest Farm Equipment...

The fifth grade class divided up into teams and played an enthusiastic game of indoor hockey. (Johnson Publications photo)

Physical education today preparing students for lifetime of benefits

Physical education (P.E.) classes from the past have evolved from the stereotype of a glorified recess or a set of drills to determine who can run the fastest and jump the highest, according to a spokesman for the health and physical education...

The 9th St. Singers from Chase County Schools were named the outstanding group at the Harvard High School Cardinal and Black Festival last week. (Courtesy photo)

Show choir named outstanding group at Harvard

The 9th St. Singers came away from their latest competition with another outstanding performance award. The Chase County Schools’ 9th St. Singers competed March 6 at the Harvard Cardinal and Black Show Choir Competition at Harvard High School....

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This is the architect’s rendering of what the front of the new hospital facility will look like. Voters will decide in May whether to proceed with the plan.

Chase County voters will decide on $20.5 million hospital bond

The fate of a new hospital in Chase County will be decided by voters in a special election this May.

By Russ Pankonin, The Imperial Republican

$10 million to retire irrigated acres

In 2020, nearly 9,000 acres in the Upper Republican Natural Resources District will come out of retirement.

By Russ Pankonin, The Imperial Republican

No obvious winner in Supreme Court hospital bill ruling

At least one attorney involved in the hospital bill controversy between the city of Imperial and Chase County said he’s still processing last week’s Supreme Court opinion.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

Opinion

Is it property tax or school funding problem?

A tax is a sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific facilities or services, levied upon incomes, property, sales, etc. Thanks dictionary.com.

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

Twelve new faces joining 106th Legislature

The Legislature is a week away from convening, but boy howdy, when they do.

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

From Christmas to legislature, a year in review

It’s over. Another Christmas done. New Year’s a few days away. It’s that awkward time of the year for Nebraskans.

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

Sports

Longhorns finish with winning 16-6 season

The Longhorn boys’ basketball team started the 2018-19 season with the loss of only one starter to graduation.

By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

Area teams come home from state empty-handed

Four area teams made the trip to Lincoln last week for the high school boys’ state basketball tournament.
They all came back without titles, however.

By Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican

Statistics improve in most areas for Lady Longhorns

As Coach Mark Bottom looks back on his Lady Longhorn girls’ basketball season, he rates it nothing more than successful.

By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican

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