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Despite hearing research supporting early childhood education programs and discussing ways to identify learning and behavioral needs earlier, Summerland Board of Education members voted 6-0 on June 17 not to accept a $50,000 Nebraska Department of Education grant that would have expanded preschool services to three-year-olds. The board spent significant time discussing the proposal before board member Jeremy Wagner made a motion to accept the grant. The motion ultimately failed on a 6-0 vote,...
A new passport program is encouraging Nebraskans to hit the road in search of flowers, while helping small businesses and rural communities attract new visitors. Created in March and launched on May 1, the Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport aims to connect flower farms, greenhouses, floral shops, and other similar destinations across Nebraska, said Andrea Curlo, Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport coordinator and owner of Aunt Annie's Flower Farm & Mercantile in Glenvil. Curlo said the passport also helps...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 10, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for public inspection...
summerlandadvocate.com Holt County's history came to life, Saturday, as the historical society hosted a caravan tour in towns along the US 275/20 corridor. Ewing historian Butch Rotherham shared yarns about days gone by, including stories about the Savidge Brothers, the famous race horse, Shade On, the ElDorado Theater, as well as other main street businesses. Memorabilia, ranging from athletic programs to cheerleading uniforms, photos, and full-page advertisements from The Ewing Advocate filled...
The open road has long connected Holt County’s communities, carrying generations of families, stories and traditions across the Highway 20-275 corridor. On Saturday, June 6, residents will have the chance to travel those same roads while taking a closer look at the places and people who helped shape the county’s past. As part of Holt County’s 150th birthday celebration, the Holt County Historical Society will host a Historical Caravan Tour, a daylong journey through five communities that highl...
The Bobcat golf team finished fifth at the West Holt Golf Invitational, held May 12 at the Atkinson-Stuart Country Club. The team shot 370. The meet was originally scheduled for May 2. O'Neill claimed the team title with 331, edging out runners-up, Creighton, who finished with 335. North Central ended third with 342 and Ainsworth placed fourth with 365. Other teams competing included West Holt, 374; Niobrara-Verdigre, 374; Stuart, 383; Boyd County, 417; West Holt JV, 432; and West Holt-JJV, 474. O'Neill's Mason Buller took the individual...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Each year, the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards three scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the district. These are students who have chosen to pursue a career in a field related to agriculture, natural resources or the environment. This year's recipients are Shaylie Kester of Summerland Public School; Clair Krysl of Summerland Public School; Kayde Ramm of Stuart Public School; and, alternate Jenna Funk of Summerland Public School. Dana and Candice...
Bennet Flenniken shot a 86 at the Tatanka Golf Course on April 29. The senior golfer led the Bobcat charge. Ian Rittscher carded a 90, while Dylan Gray ended with a 93, Jacob Pierzina a 99, and Ayden Bazelman, 120. The Bobcats finished 14th in team standings in the 20-team field. The ended with 368. Bergan Catholic won the championship, ending with 292. O'Neill took home runner-up honors, shooting 306. Keian Fischer of North Central won the individual title. He carded a 68. Boston Bojanski and Jackson Luebbe of Bergan tied for second with 69....
For a second year in a row, Summerland musicians earned superior ratings in both band and choir. Ten schools competed in Friday's competition at O'Neill Public schools. In addition to Summerland, O'Neill, Ainsworth, Boyd County, Creighton, West Holt, Valentine, Verdigre, Rock County, Stuart, and Chambers competed. Vocal soloists receiving superiors included Luke Kester and Ehmyt Samland. Landon McAllister, Zander Tabbert and Jennie Mejia Moncada each received an excellent rating for their solos. Four duets performed and earned excellent...
Weather permitting, work will begin April 20 on U.S. Highway 20 between Stuart and Atkinson, from reference post 280.55 to reference post 288.35, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Construction, of Hastings, is the prime contractor for this project. Work includes culvert repair, milling, asphalt paving and seeding. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers, Automated Flagger Assistance Device, and a pilot car for the milling and asphalt paving operations. Anticipated...
Low humidity and gusty winds created unwelcome conditions - and a fire - that burned approximately 660 acres, consumed nearly 5.5 miles of tree lines, and destroyed an abandoned farmhouse, Saturday, northeast of Ewing. View video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1UA8qnaoj4/ Ewing and Orchard Fire departments responded to a call at approximately 3:20 p.m., Saturday, near 510 Avenue and 859 Road, after National Weather Service in North Platte detected a hot spot. The fire quickly spread...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 16, 2026 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present except Tielke. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasurer Shelly Ross and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on March 5, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. Chairman Breiner convened the...
Governor Jim Pillen has issued a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state. On Friday, March 13, Pillen issued an emergency proclamation activating the deployment of state resources to help combat fires, including the use of aircraft and personnel from the Nebraska National Guard. The governor's executive order prohibiting burning will...
Incumbents and a few new faces have filed to run for office in the 2026 Primary Election in May. Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel said races that will be on the Primary will be the State Partisan races, Legislature, State Board of Education. "Auto-advance races will be NRDs, PPDs, airports, community college, if they do not have more than double the number of seats plus one," Pavel said. Several Holt County and local races will be on the ballot. "In Holt County, I will have county clerk; county...
Informal discussion on whether Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard could share a police officer took place Feb. 16, when representatives from each village's board of trustees met at Ewing City Hall. John Shaver currently fills the police chief position in Ewing. He said the biggest benefit of a co-op is that will be customized for the communities. "If there's an issue at this time of the day, patrolling will be easy," he said. According to Shaver, police departments can focus more in certain areas. "T...
After reviewing three bids submitted for a 7,200 square-foot pre-engineered metal shop, Holt County Supervisors, on Friday, approved a $1,798,965 bid submitted by Green Gable Contracting for a new District 6 shop, which will be located at 46748 882nd Road in Stuart. The bid also included a $25 per cubic yard cost for removal of soil and materials. The Ft. Calhoun-based business was recommended by officials from JEO Consulting, who are overseeing the project. A start date has not been set, but...
NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS PRE-ENGINEERED METAL SHOP BUILDING Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Board of Supervisors for a 7,200sf Pre-engineered metal shop building to be located at 46748 882nd Road, Stuart, NE. Said bids are due by 11 a.m., Feb. 27, 2026, at the Holt County Board of Supervisors board room, 204 N. 4th Street, O'Neill, NE 68763. Contract documents are available for a fee from the office of the architect's website, www.jeo.com, or by calling...
Filings for the 2026 Primary Elections are underway. Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel reported several incumbents, as well as newcomers, have announced their intentions. Timothy L. Wallinger has filed to run for the Holt County Assessor. Shelly Ross announced she will run for the county treasurer position. Stefani Colfack registered to run for the county clerk position. Ed Nordby will run for county sheriff. Steven L. Rasmussen will be running for county surveyor. Two candidates have filed for the...
CALL ORDER: 855 CONTRACT ID: 81112 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-4(132) LOCATION: US-20, STUART - ATKINSON IN COUNTY: HOLT The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on Feb. 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two...
NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS PRE-ENGINEERED METAL SHOP BUILDING Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Board of Supervisors for a 7,200sf Pre-engineered metal shop building to be located at 46748 882nd Road, Stuart, NE. Said bids are due by 11 a.m., Feb. 27, 2026, at the Holt County Board of Supervisors board room, 204 N. 4th Street, O'Neill, NE 68763. Contract documents are available for a fee from the office of the architect's website, www.jeo.com, or by calling...
CALL ORDER: 855 CONTRACT ID: 81112 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-4(132) LOCATION: US-20, STUART - ATKINSON IN COUNTY: HOLT The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on Feb. 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two days prior to the opening, and can be found by...
CALL ORDER: 855 CONTRACT ID: 81112 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-4(132) LOCATION: US-20, STUART - ATKINSON IN COUNTY: HOLT The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on Feb. 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two days prior to the opening, and can be found by...
Two familiar faces will assume new responsibilities following a Jan. 8 statutory session of the Holt County Supervisors. 2025 chairman, Bill Tielke, told supervisors he wasn't interested in running for the position since he will not seek re-election. Darrin Paxton will serve as chairman of the supervisors for 2026. "I'm not sure if my feet are different sized than Bill's, but I have some big shoes to fill," Paxton said following the vote by supervisors. Dustin Breiner was appointed to chair the...
A number of scholarships are available to high school seniors with Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company services at home thanks to the Foundation for Rural Service. The FRS is the non-profit arm of the National Rural Broadband Association. The NTCA is a national membership association with the goal of improving communication services, like broadband, in rural America by advocating for rural providers in Washington, D.C. Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company is a proud supporting member of both organizations. NNTC supports the FRS mission by...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 16, 2025 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Dec. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
