A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized

Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...

Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler

They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...

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Brooke Bialas Springtime Sunrises are Pretty to watch when you are Roller Skating In the evening. Nature is so Gorgeous when you can see flowers like Tulips In My Extra flower garden. Kade Ransom Springtime Spring is cool when you have to plant...

St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite

The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...

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Gaspers promoted at Loup Public Power

Cindy Gasper has been promoted to Accounting Clerk at Loup Power District. In her new role, Gasper is responsible for paying District bills; filing reports; registering all District vehicles; and keeping inventory of office supplies for District...

Courtesy photos Alexis Kuchar runs a leg of the 4x100-meter relay, and St. Francis competed April 10 at the High Plains track meet in Osceola.

HSF girls 6th, boys 8th at Hgh Plains

The St. Francis girls placed 6th and the boys 8th April 10 at the High Plains Invitational in Osceola. Medaling for the Flyers are as follows: 100-meter dash — 3. Lillie Beltz; 5. Gavin Geilenkirchen 200-meter dash — 2. Lillie Beltz; 3. Gavin...

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The Humphrey St. Francis grade school students had the opportunity to guess the weight of two huge pumpkins (pictured above) that were grown and donated by Jadyn Olmer. The winners for the biggest pumpkin were Bennett and Harlee Brandl, who guessed the same weight, 130 pounds. The weight of the pumpkin was 127.6. The second pumpkin winner was Korbyn Westring who guessed 99 pounds. The weight of the pumpkin was 98.8 pounds. The contest was a fun fall activity for the students to participate in. Mrs. Huettner headed the activity and the winners get to take the giant pumpkins home. Pictured with the pumpkins are Lesliann Brandl, Bennett Brandl, Korbyn Westring and Jadyn Olmer. Courtesy photo

The winner of the pumpkin decorating contest in the mini pumpkin category was third-grader Kinley Classen with her Veggie Tales pumpkins. Sixth-grader September Babel won the decorated category with her “Popcorn” pumpkin. The winner of the faces category was first-grader Jack Wemhoff and his Pennywise pumpkin. Finally, third-grader Kenna Olmer won the carved pumpkin category with her Cookie Monster pumpkin. Courtesy photo

Pumpkins dressed up by St. Francis students

Wed, 11/03/2021 - 4:00am

Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins.

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Swimming pool bond issue ballots due Nov. 9

Wed, 11/03/2021 - 4:00am

Time is running out to vote on the bond issue for a new swimming pool in Humphrey.

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Members of the Humphrey FFA receiving the National Chapter Award are, front row, left to right, Alivia Schemek, Rachel Martensen and Isabella Behle. Back row, Christina Brandl, Schuyler Heesacker, Alex Schemek, Natasha Dahlberg and Dalton Weidner. Courtesy photo

Humphrey FFA earns National Chapter Award

Wed, 11/03/2021 - 4:00am

The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of The National FFA Organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards (NQCS) and a Program of Activities (POA) that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.