Work Will Begin on US-275, From Battle Creek Spur to Neligh
Weather permitting, armor coating will begin July 27 from the US-275/N-121 junction to Neligh, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Traffic will be controlled with a pilot car and flaggers. Anticipated completion is July 31. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
New Website and Mobile App coming!
The website may take a new look for some of you this week as we launch our new website and mobile app.
It will likely cause some disruption for a few days - so email or call if you have any issues.
Look to the paper next week for an update!
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, "Damaging Winds hit Stuart", “Holt County Fair plans announced”, “Stuart School graduation guidelines announced”, “Food Pantry to be held, Wednesdays”, “Sponsors needed for Hay Days BBQ”, “Monday concert to feature Chengs” Lower Niobrara NRD receives grant from Nebraska Environmental Trust” . . . these and so many more including baseball, and softball!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “Stuart’s 4th of July celebration was downsized, activities still held”, “School Driveway being replaced”, “Hay Days plans continue”, “Holt County Fair plans discussed” these and so many more including baseball, and softball!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Veterans Service Officer Ken Stenka will be at the Wheeler County Court House on Monday, July 6th , from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to discuss veterans claims or medical concerns. Walk-ins are welcome or you can call the Veterans Service Office at 402-336-1200 for more information. Additionally, the Wheeler County Annual Veterans Committee and Budget Meeting will be held the same day and location starting at 6:00 p.m.
Veterans Service Officer Ken Stenka will be at the Country Store in Spencer on Tuesday, July 7th , from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to discuss veterans claims or medical concerns. Walk-ins are welcome or you can call the Veterans Service Office at 402-336-1200 for more information. Additionally, the Boyd County Annual Veterans Committee and Budget Meeting will be held the same day and location starting at 6:00 p.m.
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “Atkinson Area Chamber offers activity”, “Improvements made on fair building”, “City swimming pool opens”, “West Holt Medical Services resumes elective surgeries”, “Atkinson Pony League team wins three”, “Atkinson Head Start is no more”, and so many more!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Five Positive COVD-19 Cases, One Recovery, and First COVID-19 Related Death
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of five additional cases and one recovery to report.
Four of the cases are in Knox County, two of these cases are result from direct contact with positive cases and two cases are result from community spread.
All close contacts have been identified and contacted.
Community spread means that the source from the spread of the illness is unknown. Community spread is present throughout the district and residents are encouraged to continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask when social distancing may be difficult, and practice good hand hygiene.
NCDHD was also made aware of one additional recovery for Knox County.
Additionally, North Central District Health Department is saddened to inform the district the fifth case in reporting today is also the first COVID-19 related death in the district.
Through case investigation it was determined the case was an Antelope County male in his 70s and was reported to have underlying health conditions.
Case count update as of June 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.: 45 Total Cases (TC), 30 Recoveries (R), and 1 Death (D).
Reminder that Total Case (TC) numbers are represented first, and of those total cases the number of Recovered (R) persons is represented second, and total case related Deaths (D) is represented third.
Antelope: TC: 9 R: 8, D: 1
Boyd: TC: 1, R: 1
Brown: TC: 0
Cherry: TC: 1 R: 1
Holt: TC: 3 R: 1
Keya Paha: TC: 0
Knox: TC: 23 R: 13
Pierce: TC: 7 R: 6
Rock: TC: 1, R: 0
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “Rapid flashing beacon light to be installed”, “Blood drive to be at Atkinson KC Hall”, “Hay Days plans continuing”, “Stuart’s 4th of July celebration downsized”, “Two new COVID cases in Holt Co.”, “Rental duplex in Stuart is completed”, and so many more!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “City’s swimming pool to open with restrictions”, “Atkinson Athletic Club is formed”, “NRD Board approves new Irrigated Acres for 2020”, “Baseball season is underway”, “Parade route to go past Parkside”, “Prosecutor changes mind in Good case”, and so many more!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Application Process Temporarily Paused for Livestock Producer Small Business Stabilization Grants, Application Deadline Extended to July 1
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced a brief pause on the application process for Small Business Stabilization Grants for Livestock Producers. Applications will not be accepted during this pause, which will provide DED necessary time to validate all applicants in a timely manner and avoid potential delays to serving grantees.
Applications will be accepted once again starting Monday, June 22, at 8:00 a.m. CST. To account for the scheduled delay, the application deadline has been extended from June 26 to July 1, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Visit https://getnebraskagrowing.nebraska.gov/ in advance of Monday’s application re-opening for instructions on how to apply for a Small Business Stabilization Livestock Producer Grant. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the application guidelines and eligibility requirements, which are also available online, prior to applying.
A funeral service for Daniel Schaaf of Atkinson will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until the funeral time. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting on Thursday, June 11 at 12:00 Noon at The Alley. They will be ordering off the menu.
CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME - There will be a drive-through food pantry on Tuesday, June 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the West Holt Health Ministries building in Atkinson.
Everyone is welcome.
If you have any questions call Linda at 402-340-2273.
Weather permitting, roadway paint striping will begin on Monday, June 15 in Cherry and Brown counties, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Vogel Traffic Services, Inc., of Orange City, Iowa has the $722,654 contract for districtwide striping. Anticipated completion is July 2020. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near construction zones and to buckle up.
NCDHD is seeking feedback on COVID-19 response to adapt to better serve the nine-county region.
Your name, organization, or personal information are not collected and will not be tied to your responses.
The survey is comprised of 13 questions and takes five to ten minutes.
The survey can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCDHDCOVID
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “Local businesses receive grant funds from City’s LB840 Programs”, “Wallinger places in FFA Speaking”, “West Holt Medical Services cancels HealthaPalooza”, “Centenarian honored at Parkside Manor in Stuart”, “Storm moves through area”, “Test Nebraska to be in area”, “Softball begins in Atkinson”, and so many more!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Stuart Red Cross Blood Drive, Wednesday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Stuart Auditorium. To make an appointment call Abby Wondercheck at 402-340-0166 or Donna Malone at 402-924-3469. You can also schedule at: redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS
Due to the weather forecast, there will be NO softball practice in Atkinson tonight. They will plan to practice Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for 8 & U and 10 & U and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for 12 & U and 16 & U instead. This week will be Wednesday and Thursday.
Stuart Red Cross Blood Drive, Wednesday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Stuart Auditorium