By Coach Steve Neptune “On a beautiful evening in Orchard the West Holt Huskies come home with their first win of the season. The final score was 34-22 as the Huskies start of district play with a win. I told our team after the game that our effort was as good as I have seen in awhile, especially with as many young kids as we played.”GET THE SEPTEMBER 24 ISSUE OF... READ MORE >
By Patty Hanzlik Stuart High School is preparing for their upcoming Homecoming celebration to be held September 28th through October 2nd. Homecoming coronation and a kick-off pep rally will take place on Monday, September 28th beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. This event will only be open to the student body, faculty, staff, and senior parents. GET YOUR... READ MORE >
GET YOUR COPY OF THE SEPTEMBER 24 ATKINSON GRAPHIC TO READ ABOUT THE FLAGS THAT WERE DONATED. READ MORE >
By Coach Jeff Kraus “The West Holt Cross Country teams had a perfect day to run last Friday at the Boyd County Invite held at the Butte country club. It is not often that the athletes get to compete in this nice of running weather this early in the season, but hopefully it continues and the athletes can take advantage of it.” GET THE SEPTEMBER 17TH ISSUE OF THE... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter Hilja Haase's nine months as an exchange student at West Holt Public Schools is not for a book learning experience but to see and feel first-hand the education of life as a teenage student in America.Haase is from the city of Tornio in Lapland, Finland, an isolated region spaced in the Arctic Circle, education is... READ MORE >
West Holt Public Schools will be having Homecoming Week beginning on Sunday, September 20. The Dress-up days will be as follows: Monday, the 21st - Teacher In-service - No SchoolTuesday, the 22nd - Pajama DayWednesday, the 23rd - Beach DayThursday, the 24th - Husker DayFriday, the 25th - Blue and Gold DayCoronation of the Homecoming Royalty will be held at 12:30... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter While Pam Bergstrom calls herself the Tree Lady others might call her the Tree Doctor.Whatever she's called Bergstrom knows her trees. Knowing trees is her business.Bergstrom works under the Nebraska State Forest Service specializing in windbreaks. She was recently assigned to Keya Paha, Rock, Holt, Boyd, Knox,... READ MORE >
West Holt Medical Services has announced the addition of Samantha L. Sholes, M.D. to their Primary Care Clinic team, effective September 1. Dr. Sholes is a 2009 graduate of Elkhorn High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2013, and her medical degree with honors... READ MORE >
By David Gibbens, Advisor West Holt FFA members competed in the State FFA Career Development Events during the months of July and August. With the State FFA Convention cancelled, competition events were rescheduled to be held in a virtual format during the summer. West Holt FFA members competed in four state events, finishing as state runner-up in both... READ MORE >
By Coach Neptune Due to an unfortunate circumstance the West Holt football game for this Friday has been canceled. The football team will have a scrimmage starting at 5:30 pm. The little girl drill team will also perform at the half way point of the scrimmage. Concessions will be open and the scrimmage will last about an hour. If you have any questions please... READ MORE >
By Coach Neptune Due to an unfortunate circumstance the West Holt football game for this Friday has been canceled. The football team will have a scrimmage starting at 5:30 pm. The little girl drill team will also perform at the half way point of the scrimmage. Concessions will be open and the scrimmage will last about an hour. If you have any questions please... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter Their classroom is bursting with color, imagination and creativity! That's what one sees at the first glance of the new preschool class room at West Holt Public Schools.It's an additional Little Paws Preschool classroom for three year olds located in the agriculture building's extra classroom at the school.GET YOUR... READ MORE >
By Coach Neptune Due to an unfortunate circumstance the West Holt football game for this Friday has been canceled. The football team will have a scrimmage starting at 5:30 pm. The little girl drill team will also perform at the half way point of the scrimmage. Concessions will be open and the scrimmage will last about an hour. If you have any questions please... READ MORE >
By Coach Jeff Kraus The West Holt Cross Country season got underway last Thursday at a new meet for the Huskies. The Burwell Invite was started this year for teams to get an early jump on the season. It was a 4k race for high school runners and a 2k race for junior high runners.TO SEE ALL THE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS FROM THIS MEET GET A COPY OF THE ATKINSON GRAPHIC,... READ MORE >
By Coach Steve Neptune Finally the 2020 football season kicked off and everyone got to see some live football action. The Burwell Longhorns came to town and looked like the number one team in the state getting the win 50 to 15. TO READ THE REST OF THIS STORY AND VIEW THE STATISTICS FOR THE GAME GET YOUR COPY OF THE SEPTEMBER 3 ATKINSON GRAPHIC. READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter In the early 80's stress with the farm crisis led Neal Garwood to take up running. He soon learned running not only helped control stress but also gave him a positive perceptive of life. He liked that feeling! Garwood and his wife Shirley were living near Chambers at the time and as his confidence with running grew he... READ MORE >
Holt County and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) have announced that the first local permanent repair project from the flooding events was let August 20th. The project is located on 470th Avenue, approximately seven miles south of the village of Naper in Boyd County and approximately 18 miles north of the village of Stuart in Holt County. During the... READ MORE >
GET YOUR COPY OF THIS WEEK'S ATKINSON GRAPHIC TO READ THE FULL STORY ON BRAUN'S FOOD CENTER'S NEW FREEZERS AND A LITTLE HISTORY OF THE FAMILY'S TIME IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS! READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter While the Corona virus has kept many senior citizens in lock down this summer it can't keep them from taking a car ride around town. Worth driving out to see is the miniature flower gardens planted at both entrances to the Bluebird Trail at Mill Race Park. The colorful displays are kept that way by volunteers working... READ MORE >
Stuart Public School began their new year on Thursday, August 13 with several new faces.To read all about the new faces at Stuart Public School get your copy of this week's August 27th Atkinson Graphic. READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter This year is fruit basket upset with teacher assignments at St. Joseph's Catholic School. Jordan Moser is the new teacher teaching 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Last year those grades were split between two teachers, Laura Olson and Andrea Borer. TO READ ABOUT THE CHANGES AT ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL GET YOUR COPY TODAY OF THE... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter Cary Gotschall and two of her children Allie, 6 and Jackson, 3 will all be going to at West Holt Public Schools this school year. Allie will be in the first grade, Jackson will enter preschool and Cary will be teaching fourth grade math, science and writing. GET YOUR COPY OF THE AUGUST 27 ATKINSON GRAPHIC TO READ... READ MORE >
The Holt County Assessor’s office released valuation information for Atkinson and the rest of Holt County this week, showing a slight growth in Atkinson’s valuation, and general growth in value throughout the county.The county-wide numbers came in with Holt County showing a decrease of $252,158,520 in total valuation.GET YOUR COPY OF THE AUGUST 27TH ATKINSON... READ MORE >
Check out the August 20th issue of The Atkinson Graphic to read the article about the Farmers to Families Food Boxes being given out at the Atkinson-Stuart Food Pantry! READ MORE >
The City of Atkinson has been awarded a $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant. Nancy Kopejtka, Atkinson City Clerk, applied for the grant to help fund the purchase of security cameras for the City Pool.TO READ MORE ABOUT THE NEW CAMERAS GET YOUR COPY OF THE AUGUST 20 ATKINSON GRAPHIC! READ MORE >
By Amanda SindelarEconomic Development DirectorCity of Atkinson The City of Atkinson will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for its new rental duplex project. The duplex is located at 202 and 204 E. Union St. just one block east of Braun’s Food Center.The duplex units each feature three bedrooms and two baths as well as... READ MORE >
By Coach Dani Kuchar The West Holt girls’ golfers kicked off their season on August 10th as the season opened across the state for all fall sports. The girls are excited to get out in tournaments and get the opportunity to compete and show off their talents. Four girls are out for the 2020 season. There will be some experience coming back this season with three... READ MORE >
The local community surpassed the goal of 1,000 pounds of food donated during the Can Care-A-Van held at the gazebo in downtown Atkinson on Friday, August 7.GET YOUR COPY OF THE AUGUST 13 ATKINSON GRAPHIC TO READ HOW MUCH FOOD WAS COLLECTED. READ MORE >
The 2020-2021 Nebraska Junior High Rodeo season kicked off at Lexington with two rodeos with one held each day on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th. The Platte Valley fairgrounds saw several Holt County contestants take home points and prizes from those rodeos. GET YOUR COPY OF THE AUGUST 13 ATKINSON GRAPHIC TO READ THE RESULTS FROM THIS OPENING SEASON... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic A year ago on August 12 was the official day Ju Ju Bean Coffee began drive-through service at the newly opened Atkinson Floral building. The popular specialty coffee bar has been busy ever since and today has built its drive-through business to serving 50 to 60 customers daily who order lattes, and other coffee drinks.GET YOUR... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter Kendra Vanderbeek was born with theater running through her veins. It was her life. It was her passion. She knew it was her calling and she worked hard to make it so. In her growing into a teenager years, Vanderbeek was a cast member in the Atkinson Children's Theater (ACT). When theater regulations deemed her too old... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter In 1992 Jack Wolf's livelihood was operating the Round Up Bar in downtown Atkinson. That was 28 years ago and the long hours began having an effect on Wolf. He knew he needed to make a lifestyle change. “I began selling seed corn. I would go out and visit the farmers in the afternoon and they would come in and visit... READ MORE >
By Paul Pistulka,Superintendent Amidst all of the unknown, West Holt Public Schools is excited for another great year. Monday, August 17 will be the first day of school. A list of times is included at the end of this article.The school’s website, www.westholtps.org, has been updated with articles that include the district’s COVID-19 plan document and a quick... READ MORE >
By Staff Sgt.Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman, 35 Fighter Wing Public Affairs MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --Col. Kristopher W. Struve relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing to Col. Jesse J. Friedel at the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13.Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presided over the... READ MORE >
Check out the ad in this week's issue of The Atkinson Graphic to read about the Post Prom party that the West Holt Booster Club hosted recently! READ MORE >
Get your copy of the July 30 issue of The Atkinson Graphic and read the latest results from Stuart Raceway! READ MORE >
Get your copy of the July 30 Atkinson Graphic to read how the Atkinson Pony League team finished out their season and check out the photos of the team in action. READ MORE >
By Todd Hale Tuesday, July 21st was the final week of the five-week Junior Golf League at the Atkinson-Stuart Country Club. The league was split into two groups to comply with coronavirus social distancing and contact tracing. The League was also opened to participation for just the kids that played last year or attended last year’s golf camp. About half of the... READ MORE >
An updated look for The Atkinson Graphic website, www.atkinsongraphic.com, was launched last week, bringing a new style and increased functionality to the paper’s online presence and adding a new feature, a distinct mobile app for use on all mobile devices.“It was past-due time for an upgrade,” said Publisher Brook D. Curtiss, “The Atkinson Graphic’s website had... READ MORE >
By Lorraine Lieswald,Atkinson Graphic reporter For the first time in almost 140 years Holt County won’t have a rural school that is open. When school opens this fall the last remaining rural school in the county, District 74R Union School's doors will be closed, according to West Holt Public Schools superintendent Paul Pistulka. “Closing Union School was basically... READ MORE >
Atkinson Farley Tushla American Legion Post 86 swore in their Vice Commander Gerry Bouska and Commander Jake Dvorak on Thursday June 11 at their originally scheduled monthly meeting. Photo courtesy Ken Stenka READ MORE >
Sunshine Girls are around town . . . The Sunshine Girls were out and about last week. Pictured are Sandy Schrunk, Patti Skrdla, and Diane Alden. READ MORE >
Lech leads Atkinson Ponies to victory By Brent Hooey The Atkinson Pony Baseball Team opened up its season on Thursday, June 18 with a home game against Creighton. Atkinson won the game 10-0. The game was called after five innings due to the 10-run rule. Get the details in the story in this week's edition of the Graphic. READ MORE >
When the high school basketball teams from two of your communities take the court against each other, it's the perfect time to have a little fun as well! Kevin from our Plainview location and Tyler from our Creighton location squared off at halftime of the Creighton vs. Plainview basketball game for a free throw shooting contest! Each of them shot free throws for... READ MORE >