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 >