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Caleb Preister and Daisy Korus are heading to the Class D state cross country meet Friday after qualifying Oct. 15 at the D-2 District meet at Pender. Courtesy photo

Korus, Preister set pace for state cross country meet

Daisy Korus and Caleb Preister are heading to state. The Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family cross country runners earned the trip to state with impressive finishes Thursday at the District D-2 race at Pender. For the girls, Daisy Korus was 6th in 21:48,...

New candidates seeking eection

There may not be contested races in the area, but that does not mean a few boards won’t look different after the Nov. 3 General Election. No one has officially filed to be mayor of Humphrey, but local citizens have advertised, advising citizens to...

Jody and Nick Regnier stand in the kitchen of their home where an electrical fire started Oct. 10, and destroyed the house. Democrat photo

From tragedy comes spirit

What they lost in the fire they gained in faith. Nick and Jody Regnier lost their home, which is about 4 miles southeast of Creston, Oct. 10 to an electrical fire, but they said the response from people has been touching. “I think that’s our most...

St. Francis head volleyball coach Dean Korus was presented a quilt last week from his team for earning his 600th career win earlier in the season. Courtesy photo

600 career wins and counting for Korus

Just give him the practices, and he’d be happy. For Dean Korus, St. Francis volleyball coach, teaching is what he loves most, and practice is when he gets to teach. But he’s been pretty good in games, too. He reached his 600th career win against...

Going airborne is St. Francis junior Kelly Pfeifer as she goes for the kill against Elgin/Pope John Oct. 6. Courtesy photo

Lady Flyers take down E/PJ, ONSM

St. Francis earned a pair of wins Oct. 6, knocking off Elgin/Pope John and O’Neill St. Mary’s. The Lady Flyers topped Elgin/Pope John 25-19, 25-17, and defeated O’Neill St. Mary’s 25-17, 25-13. Against Elgin/Pope John, Kylee Wessel led the attack...

The St. Francis boys won the championship Friday of the Goldenrod Conference meet at Burwell. Pictured, left to right, are Keith Ternus, Eli McPhillips, Brock Pfeifer, Garret Zach and Owen Weidner. Courtesy photo

HSF boys 1st at conference meet

The St. Francis boys left the competition in the dust Friday, earning first place in the Goldenrod Conference meet at Burwell. Brock Pfeifer and Garret Zach finished third and fourth, respectively, with times of 18:58.07 and 19:14.76. Eli McPhillips...

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St. Francis seniors went on a retreat Oct. 14 to Camp Luther near Schuyler. Pictured, left to right, are Haustyn Forney, Maddie Howard, Jack Lubischer, Allison Weidner, Kendra Beltz, Alissa Kosch, Justin Leifeld, Dustin Olmer, Austin Leifeld, Karter Welch, Kayla Brandl and seated in front Peighton Eisenmenger, Tyler Preister and Olivia Wiese. Not pictured is Sydney McKay. Courtesy photo

St. Francis seniors retreat to Camp Luther

Packed in the back of the bus, the senior class made their way to Camp Luther near Schuyler Oct. 14th.

New candidates seeking eection

There may not be contested races in the area, but that does not mean a few boards won’t look different after the Nov. 3 General Election.

Jody and Nick Regnier stand in the kitchen of their home where an electrical fire started Oct. 10, and destroyed the house. Democrat photo

From tragedy comes spirit

What they lost in the fire they gained in faith.

Sports

The St. Francis volleyball team earned the Goldenrod Conference championship Saturday. Members of the team are, front row, left to right, Peighton Eisenmenger, Alissa Kosch, Olivia Wiese and Allison Weidner. Middle row, Brooklyn McKay, Marryrita Wegener, Josie Zach, Kelly Pfeifer, Leah Kosch, Jalyssa Hastreiter, Hannah Baumgart, Emma Baumgart, Makenna Wietfeld and Karly Kessler. Back row, assistant coaches Tammy Classen and Susan Lindsley, Delaney Olmer, Morgan Pfeifer, Tessa Deets, Kylee Wessel, Kaylee Stricklin, Tori Jarosz, head coach Dean Korus and assistant coach Haley Schragge. Not pictured are Maddie Howard and Alexis Kuchar. Courtesy photo

Lady Flyers soar to Goldenrod Conference championship

The Goldenrod Conference championship belongs to St. Francis.

Caleb Preister and Daisy Korus are heading to the Class D state cross country meet Friday after qualifying Oct. 15 at the D-2 District meet at Pender. Courtesy photo

Korus, Preister set pace for state cross country meet

Daisy Korus and Caleb Preister are heading to state.

Bulldogs heading to playoffs despite loss

Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family ran into a buzz saw Friday, dropping a 68-12 decision at Cross County.

However, the Bulldogs are heading to the state playoffs.

Columns

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

In November we are asked to vote yes or no on a library service contract. Here are some facts about the contract.

MURPHY'S LAW

It was enlightening and sad at the same time.

I was listening to a couple health care professionals speak recently about the coronavirus, and their frustration was palpable.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the citizens of Humphrey, as an elected city councilman, I was pleased to read Monica Veik’s letter to the editor last week. She brings up a lot of great points.