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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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 4:00am

The following are school lunch menus for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 3, subject to change.

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Members of the St. Francis High School Class of 1965

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 4:00am

Members of the St. Francis High School Class of 1965 gathering Friday were, front row, left to right, Gene Zuerlein, Larry Van-Dyke, Steve Sueper, John Albracht, Jim Zach, Janice Haschke Kroenke, Matt Pfeifer and Tony Frisch. Second row, MaryAnn Frey Babel, Alberta Sueper, DiAnn Wessel Peitzmeier, Elaine Wemhoff Euteneuer, Carol Hemmer Freudenberg and Lenore Beiermann Pfeifer. Back row, John Albers, Carolyn Sand Thomas, Wayne Mark, Mary Kessler Mark, Jerry Van Ackeran and Susan VanDyke Miller. Courtesy photo

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Immunization Awareness Month

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 4:00am

August is recognized annually as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which highlights the importance of obtaining recommended vaccines throughout a person’s lifetime.

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The senior class at St. Francis escorted the kindergarten into Mass Aug. 19.

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 4:00am

The senior class at St. Francis escorted the kindergarten into Mass Aug. 19. This is a tradition that takes place at one of the first masses of the school year. Father Steve Emanuel spoke to this in his homily, noting that we need one another. We need to walk with each other on our journey of faith and through life. PIctured, front row, left to right, Sophia Montes-Cruz, Tannon Korth, Daxton Olmer, Navie Small, Taysen Eisenmenger, Nova Bruland, Hunter Warren, Kline Abner, Pierce Korus, Gemma Korus, Bradi Reigle and Grayson Bender. Middle row, Turner Czarnick, Reid Braun, Zachary Preister, Brock Wegener, Meg Wegener, Sadie Foltz, Dylan Preister, Kyson Huettner, Liam McPhillips, Addison Wegener, Steele Sunderman and William Noonan. Back row, Colten Wietfeld, Tristen Classen, Eli McPhillips, Morgan Pfeifer, Shelby Gilsdorf, Kaylee Stricklin, Josie Zach, Jalyssa Hastreiter, Kelly Pfeifer, Delaney Olmer, MarryRita Wegener, Spencer Engel and Tanner Pfeifer. Courtesy photo

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Members of the St. Francis journalism class jump for joy about the gym renovation. Pictured are Emma Baumgart, Hannah Baumgart, Makenna Wietfeld, Kaylee Stricklin, Delaney Olmer, Leah Kosch, journalism teacher Tina Schumacher, Eli McPhillips and Carter Classen Courtesy photo