Some contested races, but many seats open
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 12:00am
There is still time to file for public office.
There is still time to file for public office.
Water fights were part of the fun Saturday during Humphrey Days. Members of the Humphrey Volunteer Fire Dept. helped kids push a barrel using fire hoses. Among those pictured on the left, are Brylie Reigle, Hartley Werner, Lainah Johnson and Elle Lewis. Right, Dakota Svitak, Benelli Svitak and Laykin Anderson. Democrat photos
Hartley Werner has a rainbow painted on her cheek Saturday. More Photos Pages 3 and 6.
Saturday’s parade began Saturday morning with the flags being presented by, left to right, Cael Classen, Colten Wietfeld and Landon Kush. Classen is a senior at St. Francis and has joined the United States National Guard. Wietfeld, a 2022 graduate of HSF, left Monday for Georgia for 10 weeks of basic training followed by 12 weeks of AIT training. Kush graduated from HSF in 2020, and is a Sergeant with the 2-134th Infantry Battalion (Airborne). He is working full time recruiting with the 189th TC in Norfolk.
Boundless capped off Humphrey Days Saturday evening with a concert in the Humphrey Community Center.
Bayler Ramaekers slides down one of the inflatables.
James Brockhaus, left, and Trevin Foltz played Bucket Pong Friday night.
Brantley Reigle enjoys his shaved ice Friday night.
Dayzie Kay Olson, of Fullerton, enjoyed the BBQ Saturday night at the Humphrey Community Center.
Ella Frauendorfer has a balloon bracelet placed on her wrist.
Ally Schneider gives Corn Hole a toss.
Members of the Humphrey Community Club served up pork loin and barbecued ribs Saturday at the Humphrey Community Center.
Ashley Krings is drives the Tin Can Coffee entry in Saturday parade as Emerson Krings and Jocelyn Dunn hand out treats.
Junior firefighters Dakota Svitak, Benelli Svitak and Laykin Anderson learn how to handle a fire hose from fighterfighter Brooks Tasa.
“Sing 2” was a big hit Friday night at Heritage Park during the movie night for kids.
Humphrey Days provided a lot of fun for people, but not enough came out to enjoy it.
Ron Krings, left, and Greg Sjuts, right, were presented plaques June 13 at the Humphrey Public School Board of Education meeting for their years of service to the school district. Both are retiring June 30, Krings after 39 years, and Sjuts after 19. Presenting the plaques is Kevin Kallweit, board president. Democrat photo
It was a night of thanks and good-byes at the Humphrey Public School Board of Education meeting June 13.
The Columbus Community Hospital new cardiac catheterization lab will allow the hospital to treat patients with cardiac events locally instead of transporting them to other hospitals. Courtesy photo
Dr. Sabu George
It’s 7 a.m. on a Monday. Columbus Community Hospital’s senior leadership team — doctors, nurses and care staff — are linked hand-in-hand, dressed in full surgical gear for a moment of prayer. Everyone is smiling, and each team member takes a second to capture the historic moment.
The map of the 7.26 acres Humphrey Public School purchased for a potential gym/fine arts center.
The map for the 11.82 acres if Humphrey Public School eventually purchases an additional 4.56 acres.
A potential new gym/fine arts center has a home.
314 Main St
Humphrey, NE 68642
402-923-1400