Ag & Business

Seven Imperial FFA members earned their state degrees, from left, Lauren Prior, Brady Gittlein, Sydney Vetter, Emma Ferguson, Ryelee Christensen, Kayla Schilke and Stevie Johnson. (Courtesy photo)

Imperial FFA’s state champion Vet Science Team and coaches include, from left, Coach Tracy Heathers, Sydney Vetter, Stevie Johnson, Carissa Hill, Emma DeGrasse and Coach Gene Heathers. (Courtesy photo)

Imperial Market Plan Team, which won first in state, includes, from left, Sydney Vetter, Kayla Schilke and Ryelee Christensen. (Courtesy photo)

Imperial FFA collects three state championships; seven earn state degrees

Lincoln and a full three days of convention activities with a pair of state championship teams and an individual proficiency winner.

Read more about Imperial FFA collects three state championships; seven earn state degrees

Brady Gittlein, seen here working on some fencing, is one of just four Imperial FFA members in the last 10 years to be a State Star Finalist in placement. (Courtesy photo)

Imperial FFA chapter takes 41 members to state convention

Imperial’s chapter will likely make its presence known this week as 41 members attend the 90th State FFA Convention in Lincoln, which kicked off Wednesday and continues through Friday.

Read more about Imperial FFA chapter takes 41 members to state convention

Chase County Transit offering free rides, special deals next week

Gov. Pete Ricketts has proclaimed next week, April 8-14, as Nebraska Public Transit Week in the state.

Read more about Chase County Transit offering free rides, special deals next week

Great Plains Communications launched a major fiber upgrade project last week. Here, a crew with RND Underground of Derby, Kansas completes some boring along 9th Street, proceeding north to 12th Street in the alley between Court and Douglas Streets. (Johnson Publications photo)