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Jeff and Tonya Olsen and son Jensen got to their seats early for the NCAA national championship game April 4 when they watched KU come back to win the title after trailing UNC by 15 at halftime.

Olsens see some historic games, KU’s come-from-behind win at tournament

When Kansas advanced to the Elite Eight in this year’s men’s NCAA basketball tourney, Tonya Olsen said she and her family secured their airline and game tickets for the Final Four in New Orlean

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Students attending the FCCLA state conference were, from left, Hope Reinke, Katelyn Stamm, Ella Colson, Marley Randall, Emily Randall, Tristen Stumpff, Brittany Chavez and Joslyn Kimble.

Eight FCCLA students attend Lincoln conference

Over 1,000 members and adult sponsors gathered for the Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of American State Leadership Conference in Lincoln, April 3-5.

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IVFD firefighters who logged the most responses to fire calls in 2021 were, from left, Mike Rowley, Doug Mitchell, Aaron Green, Dustin Harris, Wade Courter, Kelsey Weiss, Duane Todd, Doug Wright and Brad Wheeler. Not pictured—Sergio Almanza Jr. and Nick Schultz.

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The Francis Nichols Memorial training and attendance award winners were, from left, Aaron Green, Dustin Harris, Kelsey Weiss, Duane Todd and Earl Loop. Harris also received Lineman of the Year; Weiss, Officer of the Year; and Green, Firefighter of the Year. Not pictured—Brad Dillan, Driver of the Year.

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Among the IVFD members recognized for years of service were, from left, Mike Rowley, 10 years; Doug Mitchell, 25; and Brad Wheeler, 35. Not pictured—Josh Moreno and Jake Burke

Service, hours recognized by fire department

As winds blew outdoors and National Weather Service red flag warnings continued, members of the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department gathered Saturday for their annual awards night.