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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Officially graduated. Members of the Humphrey High School Class of 2023 turned their tassels Saturday afternoon and became graduates during commencement exercises in the school gym. Democrat photos

Lexi Bohaty celebrates as she exits the Humphrey High gym as a graduate.

A salute to those who helped Alexis Bohaty graduate. She decorated her mortarboard to thank everyone who made graduation day possible. The message reads, “All that I am & hope to be I owe to those who believed in me.”

Mollie Groteluschen, receives her diploma and congratulations from board member Jenny Baumgart. Groteluschen was class valedictorian.

Alisha Dahlberg is the Class Salutatorian.

Humphrey High graduates thankful, ready for their next chapter

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 4:00am

A day of reflection and moving forward.

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The Humphrey Fire Department and rescue Unit remove Randal Gronenthal from the upturned vehicle during the Mock Accident May 2. Courtesy photo

The Humphrey Fire Department and Rescue Unit remove Randal Gronenthal from the overturned vehicle during the Mock Accident May 2. Courtesy photos

Emma Classen portrayed a drunk driver, and was arrested after the crash.

Mollie Groteluschen is treated by members of the Humphrey Rescue Unit, left to right, Lynn Teply, Nancy Bender, Mike Johnson and Sara Kessler.

Father Steve Emanuel and Sarah Kessler attend to Leah Kosch.

Reality of mock accident aims to make kids think

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 4:00am

Student-actors impacted by scene

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New days, location for city Clean Up days

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 4:00am

New location, new days, same Humphrey Clean Up.

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The Humphrey Rescue Unit visited Humphrey St. Francis and Humphrey Public School thirdgraders May 4. They talked to students about when to call 911 and what the rescue unit does for people in need. Pictured, top, Karsyn Johnson has a neck brace put on her, and below, Braylon Korus has oxygen applied by Nancy Bender and Jim Wiehn. Democrat photos

Medicaid renewals open for residents in Nebraska

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 4:00am

Medicaid renewals are now open for eligible residents in Nebraska. During the COVID pandemic, renewals were not required. However, they are once again needed to continue coverage.

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Owen Weidner

Gronenthal, Weidner will attend Boys State June 4-10

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 4:00am

The American Legion Post 80 is pleased to announce Lawson Gronenthal, son of Randy and Kitty Gronenthal, of Humphrey Public School, and Owen Weidner, son of Scott and Gina Weidner, of Humphrey St. Francis, are generously sponsored by Humphrey’s American Legion Post 80, and they will join nearly 400 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State, June 4-10, 2023, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus.