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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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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...
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...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 12, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 16, 2026 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 Jan. 8, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
Two rising country stars will headline the Clearwater Rodeo concert, set for June 27. Tyler Braden will headline the 2026 show. Hailing from Slapout, Alabama, Braden is currently based in Nashville, where he performs and writes music. His debut song, "Little Red Wine," brought success. He followed with two EPs, and his hit "Try Losing One," landed at No. 1 on Sirius XM The Highway's Hot 30 Weekend Countdown. In 2024, he launched, "Devil You Know," which has been streamed more than 335 million...
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...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 17, 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 Nov. 12, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
Clearwater's Hi-Way Mart will soon sport noticable changes as the business transitions to SpeedeeMart Phillips 66. Customers will soon notice changes occuring at the location at 303 US Highway 275. Dino the Dinosaur will be heading back to the Sinclair warehouse soon. "SpeedeeMart would like to thank Dino for providing Clearwater with a recognizable landmark for directions, all the selfies the tourists took, and memories provided with the different hats and outfits he has worn over the years,...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 15, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session as per adjournment with all members present. 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 Oct. 8, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Tielke convened the meeting at 9:45 a.m., and informed the public of the location of the Open Meeting Poster. Motion by Paxton, second by Breiner, to approve...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 13, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
Clearwater village trustees approved a number of bids for updates and services on village-owned properties during Monday's meeting at the fire hall meeting room. Two bids were submitted for a roofing project on the library, office and ambulance bay to replace a 48 foot by 47 foot flat roof with a mono-slope trussed roof. Ruterbories Construction submitted a cost of $28,966 to complete the project. Stearns Construction bid $29,600. Per the village's request for proposals, the project shall be...
Deb Ferris and Gene Snodgrass, representing Clearwater's Big Rodeo, accept the Mid-States Rodeo Association's Large Purse Rodeo of the Year Award from Pam Hollenbeck, M-RSA executive board member. The presentation was made Sept. 14 at the Mid-States Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo in Hastings. Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, has been named the top large purse rodeo 15 times....
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. Deputy County Assessor Montana DeVries, Deputy County Treasurer Cathy Fuhrer 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 Sept. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Frahm...
Oops, they did it again. For the 15th time, Mid-States Rodeo Association contestants voted Clearwater's Big Rodeo as the top large-purse rodeo of the year. Award recipients were announced Sunday. M-SRA members determine winners of the group's annual awards, voting in nine categories, including announcer, secretary, tier, judge, pick up man, bullfighter, timed event contractor and rough stock contractor. The chamber event was tabbed as the top rodeo in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 19...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 18, 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 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 Aug. 14, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available fo...
Cowboys from across Nebraska and South Dakota converged on Clearwater, Aug. 9, for the fifth-annual Rough Stock Challenge, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. The event also culminated a summer of rough stock action in Nebraska's Roughest Stock Series, sponsored by Justin Boots and Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. Prior to competition, contestants took part in a calcutta, with bidders hoping to capture a share of winnings. Three riders took home pocket change in bareback competition....
The Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge returns for its fifth-annual event, Saturday, Aug. 9. Competition is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, located along West Highway 275. A calcutta will be held at 7 p.m., prior to the first event. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Stock for the challenge will be provided by Justin Boot and Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. The Clearwater show will be the finals in the Nebraska's Roughest Stock Series, hosted b...
Stars will shine, stripes will fly and summer nights will come alive as the Holt County Fair rolls into Chambers, Aug. 2 through 9, promising a week packed with tradition, entertainment and hometown fun. 4H Shooting Sports competition will begin Saturday, Aug. 2 and continue Sunday, Aug. 3. Saturday events will feature .22 rifle, trap, small-bore pistol and muzzleloading. On Sunday, BB gun, air rifle and air pistol competition, in addition to archery, will be held. Air pistol shows will take...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JULY 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 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 July 9, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 14, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., July 14, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
Clearwater is a small village of a few hundred people, boasting no Dollar General -a true Midwest feat -but filled with hearts of gold. Every year, the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce organizes the best weekend in June, three days of fun-filled action. For 58 years, Clearwater's Big Rodeo has brought some of the best contestants, bullfighters, and fans around. Although small, the village is mighty and unites to put on a great weekend. A question often asked is, "Why Clearwater's Big Rodeo?"...
It’s been a day. A Monday. A rainy Monday. Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. (Shoutout to The Carpenters. We sang that song in high school choir. Yes, I’m showing my age—and proud of it.) When the flood alert for Grove Lake popped up, my first thought was to grab my camera and head for Royal. But as hail—small, sharp—tapped the tall office windows, I reconsidered. Maybe it was time to head home. Instead, I took a detour around the north side of town to document the high water. Ju...
The 2025 Miss Clearwater Rodeo knows her way around the arena - and a saddle. Kaylee Thiele, of Clearwater, grew up horseback, riding alongside her dad, Curt Thiele. Working cattle with him taught her a valuable rodeo rule: when the ride gets rough, adjust your grip. She put that lesson to the test Friday night in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, during the crowning ceremony. "My horse was acting up. I was trying to listen and not focus on him," the 16-year-old said. Then the crowd let out a roar. "It...
Contestants at Clearwater's Big Rodeo pocketed more than $40,000 in prize money from the three-day competition held in Gene Snodgrass Arena. Cooper Kursave of Arcadia scored 79, taking home the top prize in bull riding. He earned $977.60. Eli Higa finished second, scoring 73, earning $733.20. Brady Painter placed third with 68 points. He received $488.80, and Casey Reiss ended fourth, with 67 points. He received 244.40. Tanner Drueke won bareback, scoring 80 points. He received $530.16. Second...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND SUPERVISORS JUNE 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 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 12, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for public...
