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This is the map that Ken Kelnhofer updates each evening of his trip through the 48 U.S. states in support of his grandson who died.

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Colby Rheude died in a devastating car crash three years ago at the age of 18 as a result of distracted driving.

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Ken Kelnhofer of Girard, Illinois lost his 18-year-old grandson in a car crash in 2020. He stopped in Imperial during his 26-day, 10,000 mile “Colby Smiles” Road Trip through the lower 48 states to bring awareness to distracted driving dangers, hand out flyers and raise funds for scholarships for Colby’s high school.

Illinois grandfather travels U.S. raising awareness to dangers of distracted driving

Ken Kelnhofer, a 69-year-old father of four and grandfather of seven from Girard, Illinois, stopped in Imperial last week on his 48-state road trip bringing awareness to the dangers of distracted d

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Katie Kelly, left, and her half-sister Lisa Bradley pose for a photo in their mother’s 1960 Lotus 7 sports car at the Tire Rack Sports Car Club of America Solo National Championship at the Lincoln Air Park.

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From California to Nebraska: How an old car is connecting a family

■ Editor’s note: Lisa Bradley grew up in Wauneta with her adoptive parents, Bob and Helen (O’Neil) Bradley, Pat Kelly’s former coworker was June O’Neil who also lived in Imperial.

 

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Arlys Cupp, left, stands with Kathleen Lodl, UNL Extension Associate Dean/4-H Program Administrator, after accepting her award.

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Lindsey Mendenhall, left, stands with Kathleen Lodl, UNL Extension Associate Dean/4-H Program Administrator, after accepting her award.

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Three Chase County youths were among the competitors at 4-H Dog Show—from left, Alex Nelson and Lexi (not pictured), Jason Nelson and Piper and Westyn Mendenhall and Rex.

Chase County well-represented at State Fair

    Chase County 4-H youths and volunteers were well-represented at the Nebraska State Fair in several areas with inside exhibits as well as dog competitions.

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