Jochum wins state silhouette championship Oct 5, 2007
TOP OPEN TEAM: Open No. 2 Tyler Brown, Gering; Lathan Kraft, Allen; Jennifer Holste, Holdrege; Landon Kraft, Allen. Score: 76. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Lakeview golfer gets seventh at districts Oct 3, 2007
Jordan Christensen, Holdrege 85, 5. Robyn Johnson, Aurora, 88, 6. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Viqueens take runner-up Sep 30, 2007
Earlier in the day, the Viqueens beat Holdrege 7-3 in their first game of the day and then took out Crete 4-0. Telegram Super Senior Steph Schmidt pitched most of the first game, allowing no runs on six hits and totaling seven strikeouts. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
BHS squad finishes behind defending Class B champs Sep 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:22 AM CDT. KEARNEY Beatrice's Orangemen finished just three points behind Class B defending state champion Ogallala Monday at the University of Nebraska-Kearney Cross Country Invitational. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Library's Internet service clicks with its many users Sep 16, 2007
On this day, he was accessing the World Wide Web to find the telephone number of the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce. The reason he comes to the library is he doesn't have Internet access at his home. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Thursday scoreboard Sep 14, 2007
September 14, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter : Music Reviews. (Sioux City Journal)
Columbus softball run-rules Holdrege Sep 13, 2007
COLUMBUS The Columbus High softball team easily beat Holdrege Tuesday, run-ruling them 10-2 after six ... Holdrege scored both of its runs in the fifth inning, but couldn't muster any more offense in the game ... Telegram photo by Blaine McCartney Telegram Super Senior Becky Seidel makes the tag just before Holdrege's Kirsten Larson reaches first base. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
NPPD picks preferred route for power line Sep 12, 2007
The connecting point in the Lincoln area is the Lincoln Electric System's substation at Northwest 68th and Holdrege streets, which is south of U.S. Highway 34 and near the intersection of Interstates 80 and 180. Wagner, said some variation of the referred designation is likely to become final by November in time for public hearings. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Friday's prep football scores Sep 8, 2007
Fairbury 21, Holdrege 14. Falls City 28, Raymond Central 0. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Orangemen, Titans earn AP Top 10 rankings Sep 7, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007 9:23 AM CDT. COLUMBUS Beatrice's Orangemen and Firth Norris' Titans are both among the rated teams in Class B in this week's Nebraska Assocation Press high school football rankings. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
AP Nebraska High School Ratings Sep 6, 2007
Thursday, Sep 06, 2007 - 06:44:40 am CDT. - Here are The Associated Press high school football rankings. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Paben, Mignon battle for boys title at Crete Sep 5, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 9:24 AM CDT. CRETE Beatrice's Ben Paben and Firth Norris' Rudy Mignon battled for top honors at the Crete Invitational cross country meet Saturday. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Aerial attack propels Jeffs to win Sep 2, 2007
Next action for Fairbury, 2-0, will be next Friday at Holdrege. Mt. Michael 0 0 0 14-14. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
New evening fall speaker series at UNL Aug 29, 2007
The lectures, one each on Tuesdays in September, October and November, will be at 7 p.m. in the first-floor auditorium of Hardin Hall, the former Nebraska Center for Continuing Education, on the northeast corner of North 33rd and Holdrege streets on UNL's East Campus. Renovations to the 1960-vintage building, which had a long history of hosting conferences and UNL Extension events, were completed last year and the rededicated facility now houses faculty, staff and students in UNL's School of... (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Seniors looking for three-peat Aug 2, 2007
The Beatrice Seniors are the two-time defending Class B State champions, having won the 2005 state title on their home field and having repeated the feat last year in Holdrege. Blair is the only Class B team to win three consecutive state championships, having accomplished the task in 1985-1987. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Seniors win area tourney Jul 27, 2007
The local Seniors are the two-time defending Class B State champions, having defeated Gretna in the state finals last year in Holdrege. Having the chance to defend their state titles is pecial for the Beatrice Seniors, coach Paul Valentine said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Wheat harvest disappointing for many south-central farmers Jul 12, 2007
"It just depends on where you are," said Tyson Chick, grain manager for Agri Co-op in Holdrege. "Yields are all over the board.". (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Preparation holds key in disaster responses Jun 30, 2007
COLUMBUS Rallying and blending the assistance of volunteer organizations helped thaw the devastation heaped on the Holdrege area during a late-December ice storm ... Holdrege volunteer organizations came together during the ice storm and have kept it rolling after the disaster, said Brent Curtis, volunteer agency liaison with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Senators heap praise on selves Jun 2, 2007
Tom Carlson of Holdrege brought the idea of reducing stream bank vegetation to water policy law. Sen. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Grummert, Pretzer lead Beatrice at state May 19, 2007
100 High Hurdles Qualifiers: Heat 1--1, Jena Isaacson, Holdrege, 15 ... Heat 3--1, Tabitha Kreutzer, Holdrege, 12 ... Heat 3--1, Jena Isaacson, Holdrege, 46. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Fairbury wins district title May 16, 2007
Fairbury's Jared Blackwell chips on to a green during action Monday in the B-2 District golf tournament at the York Country Club. Blackwell finished fourth overall individually, helping the Jeffs to the district team championship. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Hull signs to play golf for Central May 13, 2007
He medaled Wednesday in a three-way tie for ninth with a 77 in Central 10 Conference golf meet in Holdrege. Warrior coach Tom Hagewood said Hull has been a good player to coach during his career and will do a good job at Central. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Baer's best lifts Scotus over Vikes May 8, 2007
Lakeview's conference tournament Saturday at Holdrege was postponed and could be made up Wednesday. SCOTUS-LAKEVIEW DUAL. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
CHS posts season-low score at Kearney Invite May 2, 2007
The Columbus Online Community - Columbus Telegram. 14-Day Archive Search. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Rainfall Sets Records Apr 26, 2007
Since early Sunday, Holdrege in Phelps County has reported nearly 8 inches. Heavy rain pushed rivers up across Iowa, too. (7 KETV Omaha)
Feds sending $109 million for Nebraska ice storm repairs Apr 21, 2007
Southern's work is now focused on hard-hit Hastings, Franklin and Holdrege service areas. Just four irrigation systems in Merrick and Hamilton counties remain without power, according to the district. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Back-to-back second half goals help Holdrege topple Viqueens Apr 13, 2007
COLUMBUS The Lakeview girls soccer team let too many chances get away against Holdrege ... (Holdrege) was by far fresher than us today ... During the first 20 minutes of the contest, Lakeview came out firing as Morgan Stover took a shot during the first minute of play, but the ball was blocked by Holdrege defender Jordan Pfeifer. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Slow start, panic undo Viqueens against York Apr 10, 2007
The Viqueens host Holdrege Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the first round of the Central 10 Conference. Lakeview defeated the Dusters 2-1 on March 26, but Ainsworth isn't taking anything for granted. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
City in for cut of $2M grant Mar 22, 2007
Columbus, Sidney, Ravenna and Holdrege were selected among the nine semifinalists to participate in the program. NDED will ultimately invest 1. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Death Penalty Debate Is Over For 2007 Mar 21, 2007
Senator Tom Carlson of Holdrege, like some anti-abortion lawmakers in the years before him, said that To be consistently pro-life, maybe I should oppose the death penalty. . (Nebraska Statepaper)
Triple jump gold medal vaults SCC girls into 2nd place Mar 18, 2007
Holdrege ran away with the team championship as its scored 88. 5 points. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
One-time Trooper, Local Cop, Charged With Sexual Assault Of Child Mar 8, 2007
He was arrested at his Holdrege home this week. According to the Justice Department Williams was a state trooper from 1980-1989, then worked as a Buffalo County sheriffs deputy from 1990-1994 before resigning from that job. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Nebraska Girls State Basketball Tournament Mar 4, 2007
Holdrege 62, Aurora 55 ... Crete 61, Holdrege 44. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Girls state tourney results Mar 2, 2007
LINCOLN Holdrege added new power to its defense and revved up its offense to reach the Friday 1:30 p.m. semifinal against Crete. The Class B No. 9 Dusters trailed by as many as six points in the second half before Holdrege forced No. 7 Aurora into nine turnovers in the fourth quarter and raced away with the victory ... On offense, Holdrege rallied behind the outside shooting of Tessa Kruetzer, who scored 16, and Ashley Daily, who scored 14. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Westside Has Second Thoughts About Basketball Decision Mar 2, 2007
CLASS B Games Thursday At Pershing Auditorium Crete (23-0) vs. Omaha Roncalli (13-9), 1:30 p.m. Aurora (16-7) vs. Holdrege (18-5), 5 p.m. At Devaney Sports Center Alliance (20-1) vs. Ogallala (16-6), 7 p.m. Lincoln Pius X (12-7) vs. Gretna (23-0), 9 p.m. Games Friday At Devaney Sports Center Crete-Omaha Roncalli winner vs. Aurora-Holdrege winner, 1:30 p.m. Alliance-Ogallala winner vs. Lincoln Pius X-Gretna winner, 5 p.m. Championship-Saturday, 5 p.m.. CLASS C1 Games Thursday At Pershing... (7 KETV Omaha)
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The club will be holding its annual LINPEX Stamp Show from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the University of Nebraska East Campus Student Union at 35th and Holdrege streets in Lincoln. McMullen said the event is held on the second floor of the student union with 10-12 dealers in one room and a second room with representatives from the U.S. Post Office, stamp displays and a table with free items for children. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Wiens' quest continues at Qwest Feb 16, 2007
5, Ogallala 9, Wahoo/Cedar Bluffs 9, Broken Bow 6, Blair 4, Chadron 4, Columbus Lakeview 4, Fairbury 4, Holdrege 4, McCook 4, Northwest 2 ... Sergio Lara, Holdrege, 5-2 ... Joshua Pfeifer, Holdrege, pinned Grant Aden, Syracuse, 1:23. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
NPPD hikes capital funds Feb 11, 2007
During the meeting Friday, Holdrege City Administrator Bob Rager extended his appreciation to NPPD for its dedication to restoring power in the community ... Currently, two of three lines that power Holdrege are up and operating ... Ron Asche, president and CEO of NPPD, said Holdrege faced the worst situation immediately following the storm and NPPD appreciated the community's, as well as the area's, patience and cooperation during the reconstruction process. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Proposed Smoking Ban Could Light Up Legislative Debate Feb 10, 2007
Likely to support ban (23): Adams, York; Aguilar, Grand Island; Ashford, Omaha; Avery, Lincoln; Carlson, Holdrege; Chambers, Omaha; Cornett, Bellevue; Fulton, Lincoln; Gay, Papillion; Hansen, North Platte; Harms, Scottsbluff; Howard, Omaha; Johnson, Kearney; Kruse, Omaha; McGill, Lincoln; Nelson, Omaha; Pankonin, Louisville; Pirsch, Omaha; Preister, Omaha; Rogert, Tekamah; Schimek, Lincoln; Stuthman, Platte Center; Wightman, Lexington. Likely to oppose the ban (12): Engel, South Sioux City;... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Viqueens fall to Jeffs after sluggish start Jan 25, 2007
KiLee Edson went off for 22 points for Fairbury, which will face Holdrege in the semifinals. Lakeview (9-5) 3 3 11 14 30. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Two more ethanol plants in the works in Nebraska Jan 19, 2007
Wolverine is also developing an ethanol plant near Holdrege in Phelps County. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Governments Pull Together On Storm Relief - Latest Snow Hits Highways in East And Southern Counties Jan 17, 2007
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NPPD still powering up customers Jan 14, 2007
e still don't have delivery to Holdrege, he said, but crews re working to get as much power to as many people as we can. Ron Hostetter, general manager of Cornhusker Public Power District, said NPPD has done a tremendous job of coordinating the effort to restore power to the area. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Johnsen free throws seal Lady O victory Jan 14, 2007
KEARNEY Beatrice's Lady Orange ventured to Kearney Friday night to take on Holdrege in a contest that went right down to the wire ... Going into this game, Holdrege was ranked fourth in the state and had a perfect record at 9-0 ... Holdrege 4 13 12 9-38. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Some Nebraskans May Claim Unemployment Following Recent Winter Storms Jan 13, 2007
At the end of the call, individuals filing the claim must tell the person that they are from the Holdrege and surrounding area, another affected area, or that they have been affected by the storm. Copyright 2007 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Storm-stricken Individuals Need A Lot Of Help From Fellow Nebraskans Jan 13, 2007
Holdrege, a town of some 6,500 in Phelps County, was hardest hit by the storm. continued to mount throughout the week. (Nebraska Statepaper)
NPPD Still Working To Repair 20 Transmission Lines Jan 12, 2007
Communities still powered by generators -- after a New Year's weekend ice storm -- now include Inland, Hildreth, Holdrege, Wilcox, Funk, Loomis and Kenesaw, NPPD said in a news release. Rural customers who remain without power now number approximately 4,000 to 4,500, down from an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 on Wednesday. (7 KETV Omaha)
Storm Recovery Continues - Slowly Jan 12, 2007
Communities still powered by generators included Inland, Hildreth, Holdrege, Wilcox, Funk, Loomis and Kenesaw. Rural customers who remain without power now number approximately 4,000-4,500, down from an estimated 6,000-7,000 on Wednesday. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Ravaged Nebraska utilities beg consumers to conserve Jan 11, 2007
Those communities included Holdrege, Hildreth, Wilcox, Bertrand, Funk, Inland, Kenesaw and Loomis. President Bush has issued a disaster declaration for the area, qualifying 57 Nebraska counties for federal money to help with repair costs. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Ice Storm Damages Estimated At $200M Jan 11, 2007
Power Outages Keep Holdrege Schools Closed ... Power outages still plaguing the central Nebraska city of Holdrege have forced the public school district to cancel classes for all its 1,100 students this week. (7 KETV Omaha)
High Winds Hamper Power Crews; About 8,000 Still Without Power Jan 9, 2007
There had been a temporary power outage in a portion of Holdrege early Monday morning, the Joint Information Center said, when a power surge in a large emergency generator caused a small fire and shutdown of the generator. The problem was quickly identified and fixed, and power was restored. (7 KETV Omaha)
Power Crews Near Giltner Fight Wind, Mud To Restore Electricity Jan 9, 2007
Gov. Dave Heineman will take Richard Hainje, Region 7 director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on a tour of storm damage in the Holdrege area Tuesday. The governor and Hainje will arrive in Holdrege and take a driving tour of damage, to be followed by a briefing with city and power officials. (7 KETV Omaha)
11K still without electricity this a.m. Jan 5, 2007
Mary Hock says she and her family has been without power at their farm northwest of Holdrege since early Saturday morning. Hock said spending several days without power has been an inconvenience, but it reminded her about electricity's importance. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
NPPD Gets Power Line Working In Kearney Jan 5, 2007
Holdrege, Ashton, Shelton, Wilcox and Hildreth have started to use generators, and generators are scheduled to arrive on Thursday in Bertrand, Kenesaw, Loomis and Funk, NPPD said ... Holdrege fired up two diesel generators on Thursday and two more are being installed. (7 KETV Omaha)
NPPD working to restore power to customers Jan 4, 2007
NPPD is coordinating with the communities it serves on a wholesale basis and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency to provide mobile generators to restore power to Holdrege, Hildreth and Wilcox southwest of Kearney, said Ron Asche, the utility's president and CEO during a conference call this morning with the NPPD board of directors ... People in the eastern and western ends of the state have a difficult time grasping the magnitude of the damage to the state power system, said Ed Schrock,... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Lady Griffins, Griffins post wins over Southeast Jan 4, 2007
HOLDREGE In consolation action at the Holdrege Holiday Basketball Tournament, Wymore Southern's Lady Raiders edged out Cozad 39-36 last week. Cozad went into the halftime break with a 16-13 lead over Southern. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
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All or part of the following communities have been affected: Amherst, Axtell, Belgrade, Eddyville, Heartwell, Hildreth, Holdrege, Holstein, Huntley, Kenesaw, Miller, Norman, Petersburg, Prosser, Ragan, Riverton, Roseland, Sumner, Trumbull and Wilcox. Most of Phelps County is also in the dark. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
