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Sidney's free summer concert series returns to Hickory Street Square with an expanded schedule on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15, 2025.

Southeast Nebraska native Erwin Schopp, a World War II prisoner of war, will be laid to rest Friday in Plymouth
82 years after his death in a Philippines prisoner of war camp, Southeast Nebraska native Erwin Schopp will be laid to rest alongside his family in his hometown of Plymouth on Friday, July 18.

Madison county forges ahead with new economic development coordinator position
Madison County Commissioners have approved an agreement to establish an Economic Development Coordinator in partnership with Battle Creek and Madison, aiming to boost economic development and reduce the tax burden on agricultural producer

Norfolk Public Schools welcomes Interim Superintendent Bill McAllister
Bill McAllister is the new interim superintendent for Norfolk Public Schools (NPS), focusing on responsible budgeting, student safety, and boosting academic achievement through strategies like the Professional Learning Community schools

Third annual Bear Fest seeks to bring out the best in “small but mighty” Alexandria community
Alexandria is working to turn Bear Fest, a relatively new summer event, into a tradition, one that will help a shrinking place survive in the present, and encourage its younger generation to get it to grow again in the future.