NCF board elects three new members
During its November 2023 meeting, the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) Board of Directors welcomed three new members whose wealth of experience will further the nonprofit’s ability to serve comm
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Mike Ralph | The Imperial Republican
Beverly VanOeveren celebrated her 100th birthday at Parkview Heights on Nov. 6.
Beverly VanOeveren celebrates 100 at Parkview Heights
Beverly VanOeveren celebrated her 100th birthday in her apartment at the Parkview Heights assisted living facility in Imperial. She was born on Nov. 6, 1923 in Broomfield, Colorado.
Alan Carman | The Imperial Republican
The float from Wolf Auto took the prize for overall champion at this years parade of lights. Brad Spady is seen here driving the float on the main street route Nov. 28.
Alan Carman | The Imperial Republican
The Imperial Volunteer Fire House was a busy place on the night of the Christmas Festival in Imperial. The hall was filled most of the night with people attending the pancake feed. Attendees got pancakes, sausage and a drink for a free will donation.
Alan Carman | The Imperial Republican
Santa and Mrs. Clause made an appearance at the end of the parade last Tuesday Nov. 28, riding on the front of one of Imperial Volunteer Fire Department’s trucks.
Chamber’s Christmas Festival start of the holiday festivities
Parade of Lights Featured 17 Floats
The Imperial Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival for 2023 kicked off Tuesday afternoon. “Come Home for the Holidays” was this year’s chosen theme.
Missoula Children’s Theater PETER AND WENDY coming to Imperial next year
When Captain Hook sends his right-hand man Smee on a quest to capture Peter Pan, it’s seemingly business as usual…at first.
History of the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree is a staple of the holidays, though the customs we associate with it came from many different times and places.