Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet constituents of the Third District during a mobile office hour Wednesday, January 22, in Minden.
A mobile office allows constituents to meet directly with Congressman Smith about federal issues and take advantage of the constituent services available through his office, such as assisting individuals with challenges they face while working with a federal agency, ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and booking tours in Washington, D.C.
Smith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will hold the mobile office hours at the following times and locations:
Wednesday, January 22
Kearney County Courthouse – Assembly Room
424 North Colorado, Minden
8:00 am – 9:00 am CST
For additional information, please contact Congressman Smith’s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900 or Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333.
All Loper fans are invited! The return of the UNK fall sports season, means the return of Loper Luncheons! Join the coaches as they recap the previous weeks’ action and update fans on what’s to come. Loper Luncheons during the second semester will be held at the Health and Sports Center on Wednesday’s from noon-1.
Gothenburg FFA in conjunction with local churches is hosting the 6th annual meal packaging event. This will be hosted at the Gothenburg High School cafeteria on January 22nd. There will be various stations that will include putting the rice, protein packs, and dried vegetables in to the bags; bringing the different supplies to the packaging tables; sealing the bags; and packaging them into boxes. We will be packaging just over 21,000 meals to be sent to needy countries, which should take around 2 hours.
Join Conservation Nebraska to learn how you can go green in 2020. We will be teaching you easy ways to go green and making reusable products for you to take home!
Thursday-January 23rd
The 7th Annual Minutemen Futbol Taco Feed will be this Thursday (Jan 23rd) During the Lexington Girls and Boys Basketball games with Cozad. Serving begins at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria. All proceeds will benefit the Lexington Boys Soccer Program.
Bingo starting at 6:00pm
Stop by and check out all the goodies!
The Annual Elm Creek Fire Department Pancake Feed is set for Jan 25th from 5pm until 7:30pm at the Elm Creek Fire hall. Free will donations.
4th Annual Custer County Ag Society Winter Ball
Social Hour 5:30 – 6:30
Silent Auction @ 5:30
Supper @ 6:30
Live Auction to Follow. Dance to “Fly Over” from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
$40 per ticket. ($30 meal/ $10 donation) $360 per table (seats 10)
For more info, call Michelle @ 870-2493
HASTINGS BRIDAL FAIR
Whether you just got engaged, that special day is just around the corner, or you just want to plan ahead, come build your dream wedding, all in a single day.
*Cakes *Catering *Event Planning *Boutiques *Rentals *Decor *Florist *Transportation *Menswear *Music
FREE ADMISSION
3rd Annual Chili Soup Lunch Fundraiser
HOMES is a non-profit organization that is designed to help our community in need of used furniture if we have it available. We also provide person items like diapers and shoes.
We know that working together improves our chances to build a better future for everyone in Lexington.
FREE WILL DONATION
Bryan Dual Language Academy
Lexington Public Schools offers the opportunity for your child to become bi-literate–the ability to understand, speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish.
Kindergarten Applications will be available @
Bryan Elementary School, 1003 N. Harrison St
Applications must be turned back in by February 5, 2020. Letters of Acceptance will be sent February 19. Please contact Bryan Elementary School w/ any questions about the program.
All Loper fans are invited! The return of the UNK fall sports season, means the return of Loper Luncheons! Join the coaches as they recap the previous weeks’ action and update fans on what’s to come. Loper Luncheons during the second semester will be held at the Health and Sports Center on Wednesday’s from noon-1.
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced that a member of his staff will be hosting a Mobile Office on Thursday, January 30th in Broken Bow.
These office hours will provide Nebraskans with a face-to-face opportunity to speak with a member of Senator Sasse’s staff about federal government-related issues. A constituent services representative will be on hand to offer guidance and aid to Nebraskans who require help navigating Washington’s federal bureaucracy.
The same services are offered by the Senator’s staff in each of his state offices. Constituent services representatives can be reached at 402-476-1400.
Who: All are Welcome
What: Mobile Office in Custer County
Where: Custer County Judicial Center
Hearing Room
604 Heritage Drive
Broken Bow, NE 68822
When: Thursday, January 30th from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
Bingo starting at 6:00pm
Souper Bowl Cookoff
Come take part in a fun time of fellowship, some friendly competition, but more importantly, enjoying great soup! The cost is $5, which includes samples of all the soups, a full bowl of soup, and a pie/ice cream sundae bar, and one vote. Extra votes can be purchased for $1, and stuffing the ballot box is encouraged! Come help us decide who will become the Supreme Champion!
CONTESTANTS NEEDED!
For more information, call Tamie @ 784-2747
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER!
“When Life Gets Tough” –Gene & Carl Kent from Florida to share what makes life worth living after their only child has committed murder and is serving a life prison sentence. The Famous Teachers’ Trio will provide musical entertainment for the evening.
$30 checks (includes meal) made payable to Friends of Custer County by Jan 24 sent to Beth Smith, 44306 Rd 786, Broken Bow, NE 68822.
If needing overnight accommodations for this event, a discount will be provided. Cobblestone Hotel 308-756-2060, Boarders Inn 308-872-6428, Arrow Hotel 308-872-6662. (Let them know you are attending this event.) Sponsored by Friends of Custer County.
Pick up a “Meet Me On the Meridian” Cozad Passport at any of the participating Cozad Chamber members or at the Chamber office and start shopping to get it stamped! We will be drawing on Wednesday, April 15th. We have three age divisions for kids for a chance to win $220 each in Cozad Cash. There will be one adult entry drawn and awarded $2,020 in Cozad Cash. A great way to see what Cozad has to offer! Fun for the entire family! Watch for more details!
The annual conference of the Nebraska LEAD Alumni Association
will be held in Grand Island on Saturday, February 1 st . Registration will begin at 8:30 am at the Case IH Plant (3445 Stolley Park Road, Grand Island). The conference, titled: ‘2020 Vision for the Future’ will focus on topics including Ag education initiatives, alternative Ag, and new technology in agriculture.
Tours of the Case IH plant, The Grain Place and Prairie Hills Vineyard will take place in the afternoon, followed by a surprise keynote speaker and dinner at the plant.
The LEAD Alumni Association Annual Meeting will be held during the lunch hour.
This event is open to alumni of the Nebraska LEAD Program, and to Ag-adjacent industry and partners. Participants may register at:
www.eventbrite.com, keywords: Nebraska LEAD Alumni Conference: 2020 Vision for the Future. Registration is $100 per person, or $150 for two people.
The 2020 Nebraska LEAD Alumni Conference is hosted by alumni of the Nebraska LEAD Program class 36.
5th Annual Kearney Toy Show
Benefit for Jon Carter
Carter vs Carcinoma
- Potato Bar (Free Will Donation)
- Silent Auction 5:00- 8:00
TOGETHER WE CAN!
For more information, call Ryan Reynolds @ 308-325-0605 or email huntinglegend10@gmail.com
All Loper fans are invited! The return of the UNK fall sports season, means the return of Loper Luncheons! Join the coaches as they recap the previous weeks’ action and update fans on what’s to come. Loper Luncheons during the second semester will be held at the Health and Sports Center on Wednesday’s from noon-1.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
You are invited to a Business After Hours to welcome the Fox Theater to Cozad!
Bingo starting at 6:00pm
Delvin Leibbrandt Benefit Meal, Raffle & Silent Auction
Benefit Sloppy Joe Meal (free will offering)
Raffle & Silent Auction from 5 to 8:oo p.m.
For more info. call Lori at 308-737-1831
Are you curious about solar energy? Then join Conservation Nebraska to learn about solar for your home and business. This event is free and open to the public. Snacks and drinks provided!