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...

Emma Classen

Classen, Schneider earn Legion Auxiliary $500 scholarships

Two students are recipients of the American Legion Post 80 Humphrey American Legion Auxiliary scholarships for $500. The scholarships have been awarded to St. Francis senior Emma Classen and Humphrey High School senior Abilyn Schneider. Emma is the...

The Humphrey Public School FCCLA sent 19 to the State Leadership Conference April 7-9 in LIncoln. Courtesy photo

19 HPS FCCLA members compete at State Leadership Conference

Humphrey FCCLA had 19 members from Humphrey Public Schools attend the State Leadership Conference in Lincoln April 7-9. The students went to breakout sessions, presented their STAR projects and attended a dance. The Humphrey FCCLA Chapter received a...

St. Francis students are interviewed by local business people as part of a lesson in business communication skills. Courtesy photo

St. Francis students get first-hand experience with job interviews

St. Francis business teacher Katelynn Micek has been working with the sophomores on business communications skills. They have looked into careers and created resumes. On April 8, eight adults from the community, who are or have been involved in...

Summit Pork opened its 6,250-head swine finishing operation in Gage County's Hanover Township in 2023. Summit Pork’s owner, Bruce Rastetter, gave $50,000 to Gov. Jim Pillen’s 2022 gubernatorial campaign, according to state campaign finance records. Photo by Eric Gregory for the Flatwater Free Press

Pillen, livestock groups shape legislation

At a February legislative hearing, a seemingly mundane bill reforming county zoning procedures drew testimony from a big name: Gov. Jim Pillen. For those seeking to build projects such as livestock operations, Pillen said, applying for a permit from...

Medaling for St. Francis at the Osceola Invite April 2 are, left to right, Jacob Keller, Carson Wessel, Matthew Brockhaus and Andrew Kosch. Courtesy photo

Flyers medal at Osceola

The St. Francis golf team participated in its first meet of the season at the Osceola Invite April 2. The format was a 2-person scramble as each school could bring up to 3 2-person teams. The conditions were very difficult with strong north winds...

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Bids received to demolish pool

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 4:00am

The swimming pool will soon be demolished.

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The Humphrey Area Aquatic Development Committee is meeting to develop a design for Humphrey’s new swimming pool and its financing. Members of the committee are, front row, left to right, Ashley Krings, Lori Wegener, Theresa Weidner, Amy Eisenmenger and Julie Huettner. Back row, Joe Korus, Tim Werner, Kevin Nolan, Nick Frauendorfer, Lonnie Weidner, Andy Reigle, James Droescher and Radell Tasa. Not pictured are Matt Bertrand and Peggy Bertrand. Democrat photos

Kevin McElyea, of Aquatic Design Consultants, met with members of the Humphrey Pool Committee April 5, in the Humphrey Community Center. The committee is working with McElyea to come up with a design for the town’s new swimming pool.

Pool committee formed

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 4:00am

For the past several weeks members of the Humphrey Area Aquatic Development Committee have been meeting to discuss the initial stages of a new aquatic center to serve Humphrey and the surrounding communities.

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Pivot Days agreement still unsigned

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 4:00am

The agreement to hold Pivot Days is still unsigned, but the event is still likely to return to Lindsay this summer.

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Four members of the Humphrey FFA earned state FFA degrees. Pictured, left to right, are Krista Luedtke, Allison Durkop, Hailey Goering and Jonathan Holzerland. Courtesy photo

A craft show was part of the festivities Sunday at the Creston Rescue Unit pancake feed fundraiser Sunday at Creston Community Center. Proceeds helped pay for a new defibrillator for the Rescue Unit. Democrat photo

More than 500 were served pancakes, sausage and eggs Sunday during the Creston Rescue Unit fundraiser.

Humphrey FFA members receive state degrees

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 4:00am

Humphrey FFA Chapter had four members that received their State Degree this year. They are Allison Durkop, Hailey Goering, Krista Luedtke and Jonathan Holzerland. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.

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Platte County Highway Department workers were filling potholes Friday along County Road in Humphrey. More improvements are planned for later in the year, including asphalt and concrete work. Democrat photo