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Colfax County Veterans Memorial opens in Schuyler with dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting

Colfax County Veterans Memorial opens in Schuyler with dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting

  • Jared Barton

Schuyler cut the ribbon on, dedicated and showed off its new Colfax County Veterans Memorial June 7 at the Oak Ballroom, with speeches from veterans, community members and dignitaries

4 standout performances from Legion ball

4 standout performances from Legion ball

  • Randy Speer

Hot bats and sharp pitching performances make the cut for this week's best performances from American Legion baseball.

Schuyler adds second Little Free Pantry through Black Hills Energy, United Way

Schuyler adds second Little Free Pantry through Black Hills Energy, United Way

  • Jared Barton

Schuyler and Colfax County now have a second Little Free Pantry in Schuyler across from the fire station, with help from Black Hills Energy and Columbus Area United Way.

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    Sandro Lopes receives Rural Community Champion Award from Center for Rural Affairs

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    Lemon Smiles returns June 12-13 to Hy-Vee, raising money for childhood cancer

    Lemon Smiles returns June 12-13 to Hy-Vee, raising money for childhood cancer

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    The Lemon Smiles lemonade stand returns to Columbus Hy-Vee June 12-13 to raise funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand, which funds childhood cancer research.

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    Platte Valley Ribfest returns June 26-28 after a solid first year in 2025, expanding vendor options, cutting the barbecue competition and bringing new entertainment.

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