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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...

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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

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...

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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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Cindy Gaspers

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...

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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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Ralph L. Mausbach

Wed, 04/03/2019 - 5:00am

Ralph L. Mausbach, age 91, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial was 11:30 a.m. Monday April 1, 2019 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus, and the Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiated. Visitation was 3-5 p.m. Sunday was a 5 p.m. Vigil Service at St. Isidore Church. Visitation continued Monday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m. also at the church.

Ralph L. Mausbach was born January 16, 1928 in Humphrey, Neb., to John and Olive (Krings) Mausbach. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1946. On Feb. 3, 1954, Ralph was united in marriage to Florene (Korth) Sueper at St. Francis Church in Humphrey. The couple lived and farmed south of Humphrey until retiring. In 1980 they moved to Columbus where Ralph worked as a realtor for Centry 21 and then for Kumpf/Wallick. He enjoyed history, following the stock market and spending time with his family. Ralph was a member of St. Isidore Church and a life time member of the Knights of Columbus. On Feb. 3, 2019, Ralph and Florene celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary.

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