Three FFA teams competing at nationals this week
Imperial’s FFA chapter will be well represented at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this week with 17 students competing on three state champion teams.
Ag & Business
Retiring UPS driver Roger Siebrandt was all smiles as he served hot dogs at the Imperial Theatre Saturday afternoon as a thank-you to the community. At left, Emma Jenkins waits for hers. (Johnson Publications photo)
Popular driver retires from UPS
Something special must be present to keep someone with the same company for more than 38 years.
For Roger Siebrandt, it’s the people of this community.
Here is the new bank sign that now greets customers at the former First Bank & Trust Company in Imperial with more locations in Nebraska and Colorado. The name change took effect Tuesday this week. (Courtesy photo)
First Bank & Trust changes name to Waypoint Bank
Family-owned, community-oriented First Bank & Trust Company has announced a name change to Waypoint Bank, which become effective Tuesday this week.
Dr. Eric Gengenbach received the Young Optometrist of the Year award on Sept. 23. Holding the award are his daughters (l-r): Bella (5), Olivia (7) and Abigail (3). His wife Tori holds daughter Eden, born Aug. 16. (Courtesy photo)
Gengenbach named Young Optometrist of Year
Dr. Eric Gengenbach of Grant was named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Nebraska Optometric Association (NOA) on Sept. 23 during their fall convention.
Dave Oxford Jr. opened a Rob-See-Co seed company office in Imperial at 1413 Broadway in the DSK building. (Johnson Publications photo)
Local man opens seed business office in Imperial
Dave Oxford Jr. is the district sales rep for Rob-See-Co. He first began working for the company in December of 2016 from his home.