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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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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A family reunion of sorts. After Greg Schroeter was dismissed from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus after recovering from COVID-19 and Guillain-Barre Syndrome, he gathered with his family. Pictured, left to right, are his daughter, Hannah; son, Luke; Greg, and his wife, Kim. Courtesy photo

Greg Schroeter using the Lokomat machine, which helped him learn to walk again. The Lokomat is used for robot-assisted walking therapy.

Physical therapist Scott Fandrich, right, worked with Greg Schroeter at Madonna to get him back on his feet.

Therapist Laura Selivanoff works with Schroeter at Madonna.

One step at a time

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Greg Schroeter has his life back again.

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Senior Oriana Kuehler earned three gold medals, becoming the first student in the state to earn triple gold at the NSAA state speech tournament. She was first place in entertainment speaking, poetry and serious prose to help Humphrey High School to the Class D1 State Speech Championship Friday in Kearney. Courtesy photo

Humphrey High School won the Class D1 State Speech Championship Friday in Kearney, its third title in five years. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Olivia Keller, Alivia Schemek, Mollie Groteluschen, Autumn Bender, Hailey Goering, Oriana Kuehler, Natasha Dahlberg, Carson Schnitzler and Addison Schneider. Back row, Coach Barbara Lovercheck, Dalton Weidner, Zavier Kuehler, Lexi Bohaty, Jenaya Wemhoff, Morgan Hake, Paxton Bertrand, Alex Schemek, Abilyn Schneider, Nora Bertrand and Coach Steph Hogancamp.

Carson Schnitzler delivers his humorous prose during the first round at state. He finished 7th in D1 Humorous Prose to help Humphrey High School to the Class D1 State Speech Championship Friday in Kearney.

Hailey Goering delivers her persuasive speech during Class D1 finals. Goering’s speech detailed the reasons standardized testing should not be required for college admission. She was crowned the class D1 Persuasive Speaking champion. Courtesy photos

The Oral Interpretation of Drama team of Morgan Hake, Natasha Dahlberg, Carson Schnitzler, and Alivia Schemek performs at state. The team finished in 6th place in class D1.

Humphrey High has a lot to say

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For the third time in five years, the Humphrey High School speech team is state champions.

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New pool project moves forward

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Plans for Humphrey’s new swimming pool are moving ahead.

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The St. Francis and Lindsay Holy Family speech teams performed well at the State Speech Tournament Friday in Kearney. Pictured, left to right, Seth Wiese, of LHF, earned two medals in Serious Prose and Humorous Prose; and Nicole Wojcik medaled in Informative Speech. For HSF, MarryRita Wegener was runner-up in serious prose; and Owen Weidner medaled in Persuasive Speaking. Courtesy photo

HSF, LHF speech teams earn medals at state meet

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The St. Francis Speech team excelled at the D-2 State Speech Competition March 19.

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The Highway 91 Pool Tournament was hosted recently at the Colfax County Fairgrounds. Placing third was the team of Lee Wemhoff, Trel Wemhoff, Scott Weidner and Carl Jarosz. Park Place 3 placed first and Timberwolf was second. Courtesy photo