IVFD sends firefighters, trucks to Kansas’ Cherry Creek fire
Cheyenne County, Kansas Emergency Management (CCEM) reports a major fire that spread over approximately 19 lane miles of highway Saturday morning was contained later that day.
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Trejo causes another disruption; now held in Keith County
Imperial residents may recall an incident in January of this year when a man was wandering down Court Street, screaming and showing frantic behavior.
Veteran John Karns receives a corsage from Veronica Murillo at the Veterans Day program at the Imperial Manor/Parkview Heights. (Johnson Publications photo)
Michal Swanson, a Army National Guard veteran from Imperial, was the guest speaker at the Veterans Day program at the Imperial Manor/Parkview Heights Monday. (Johnson Publications photo)
Resident veterans honored at senior care facilities
Veterans who reside at the Imperial Manor and Parkview Heights were recognized Monday at a special Veterans Day program.
Brenda Cahow, left, oversees her booth, Cahow Crafty Creations, while discussing items on display with Maggie Dill of Imperial. (Johnson Publications photo)
Among the shoppers was Danielle Stewart of Stratton, right, whose arms were full of purchased items as she signed up for a drawing at D & J Jams and Jellies owned by Janette Carmin, center. (Johnson Publications photo)
B-B Rocking of Champion is owned and created by Pat Baney, back left, and Jim Brown. Brown, right, discusses the “price of horses” with Dan Baney. (Johnson Publications photo)
Sunshine welcomes large crowd at SWNE Crafters/Entrepreneurs event
Around 20 vendors displayed their goods for shoppers and browsers alike on Saturday. The city gym was festive with Christmas music playing and colorful lights setting many of the booths aglow.
Keith and Doris Olsen have been selected as one of the 2020 recipients of the Distinguished NEBRASKAlanders award. (Johnson Publications photo)
Olsens Distinguished Nebraskalanders
Lifelong Perkins County farmer Keith Olsen and his wife, Doris, of Grant will be recognized as one of three recipients of the 2020 Distinguished NEBRSKAlander honor from the NEBRASKAland Foundation