April has been designated as County Government Month, an annual observance that highlights the role counties play in providing essential services to residents and strengthening local communities.
By Alan Carman
The Imperial Republican
Former CCS Alumn, Andrew Wiest now attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a member of the Campus Crusades for Christ, (CRU).
As Nebraska’s 2026 Primary Election approaches on Tuesday, May 12, The Imperial Republican has asked local candidates why they are the most qualified to fill the position they are running to for.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Ina Thompson celebrated her 100th birthday at the Imperial Manor, with friends and family. Pictured above is (l-r): Daughter Renae Bottom, Ina Thompson and daughter Trudy Beemer, celebrating at the Manor. Ina was born in rural Perkins County. She went to school in Grant, graduating from Perkins County Schools in 1943. Ina married Loyal Thompson in March of 1948. Together they had four children, nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Ina lived her first 93 years on the same farmstead in Perkins County that she was born on, before moving to the Manor.
The Theatre seating project is right on schedule. This is what it looked like in the Theatre on Monday and by Wednesday, the floor will be complete. This picture was taken from the stage in front of the screen looking East.
By Alan Carman
The Imperial Republican
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