The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team will host its annual scholarship banquet on March 2 at Venue 304 in North Platte. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a prime rib dinner at 7 p.m.

The event, which is open to the public, serves as a time to recognize the accomplishments of MPCC’s rodeo athletes while also raising funds for the team.

Activities will include presentations by the coaches and athletes, live and silent auctions and an award ceremony.

Tickets are $75 each or $500 for a table of eight. They can be purchased until Feb. 23 at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.silentauctionpro.com/login.php" target="_blank">silentauctionpro.com/login.php</a>. Anyone who would like to buy a ticket for the banquet or participate in any of the auctions will have to first create an account on the website.

The team will also draw a raffle winner for a Traeger Pro 780 Pellet Grill donated by Mike’s Motorcycle and ATV Repair in North Platte.

Mike’s Motorcycle and ATV Repair also donated a cover for the grill. Bomgaars in North Platte donated the following accessories:

Raffle tickets are $10 each. They can be purchased at the college’s welcome centers in McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine.

They are also available through the Wranglers booster committee by calling (308) 535-3606 or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rodeo@mpcc.edu">rodeo@mpcc.edu</a>; by emailing MPCC Rodeo Team coaches&nbsp;Aukai Kaai, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kaaik@mpcc.edu">kaaik@mpcc.edu</a>,&nbsp;or Keeley Vaughan,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vaughank@mpcc.edu">vaughank@mpcc.edu</a>&nbsp;or by contacting any MPCC Rodeo Team member.

Heather JohnsonMPCCThe Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team will host its annual scholarship banquet on March 2 at Venue 304 in North Platte. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a prime rib dinner at 7 p.m.The event, which is open to the public, serves as a time to recognize the accomplishments of MPCC’s rodeo athletes while also raising funds for the team.Activities will include presentations by the coaches and athletes, live and silent auctions and an award ceremony.Tickets are $75 each or $500 for a table of eight. They can be purchased until Feb. 23 at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.silentauctionpro.com/login.php" target="_blank">silentauctionpro.com/login.php</a>. Anyone who would like to buy a ticket for the banquet or participate in any of the auctions will have to first create an account on the website.The team will also draw a raffle winner for a Traeger Pro 780 Pellet Grill donated by Mike’s Motorcycle and ATV Repair in North Platte.Mike’s Motorcycle and ATV Repair also donated a cover for the grill. Bomgaars in North Platte donated the following accessories:<ul>
 <li>A grill brush</li>
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 <li>A three-piece BBQ tool set - turner, tongs and basting brush</li><li>Three bags of Traeger Premium Pellets in hickory, apple and a maple/cherry blend</li><li>A 5-gallon bucket with lid for storing pellets or marinating meat</li>
 </ul>Raffle tickets are $10 each. They can be purchased at the college’s welcome centers in McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine.They are also available through the Wranglers booster committee by calling (308) 535-3606 or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rodeo@mpcc.edu">rodeo@mpcc.edu</a>; by emailing MPCC Rodeo Team coaches&nbsp;Aukai Kaai, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kaaik@mpcc.edu">kaaik@mpcc.edu</a>,&nbsp;or Keeley Vaughan,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vaughank@mpcc.edu">vaughank@mpcc.edu</a>&nbsp;or by contacting any MPCC Rodeo Team member.

Tickets on sale for MPCC Rodeo Team Scholarship Banquet

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Prairie Arts Center Executive Holly Carlini about what's going on at the Prairie Arts Center. The duo chatted about how this month is a relaxing month of planning for the PAC, classes that are coming galleries and more.

If you would like to learn more about what's going on at the PAC, check out the podcast above. The Prairie Arts Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am - 4pm. To view the PAC website, <a href="https://www.prairieartscenter.org/">click here.</a>

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NORTH PLATTE - Al's Lock and Safe, First National Bank donates $5,632.84 to the non-profit Guardians of the Children Flatrock Chapter. The proceeds were raised from the&nbsp;Holiday Road Christmas Light Display on 10th Street during the Holiday Season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The event took place December 15th and 16th and was located at&nbsp;700 Block of East 10th off Popular Street in North Platte. Guest drove through the magic of Christmas lights and enjoyed the holiday season while enjoying treats.&nbsp;

&nbsp; Donations from the event were collected for the Guardians of the Children Flatrock Chapter. If you would like to learn more about the non-profit and what Guardians of the Children do for children,&nbsp;<a href="https://guardiansofthechildren.com/about-us" target="_blank">click here.</a>

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OGALLALA, Ne - Derek Beck with Eagle Media continues Meet the Rancher series, visiting in this episode with Mike Pilakowski, an Arthur beef producer. Pilakowski like many Nebraska ranchers has been fighting the sub-zero temperatures recently, while many of his cows have been calving. He talks about the challenges of the season and his thoughts about the current beef industry.&nbsp;

OGALLALA, Ne - Derek Beck with Eagle Media continues Meet the Rancher series, visiting in this episode with Mike Pilakowski, an Arthur beef producer. Pilakowski like many Nebraska ranchers has been fighting the sub-zero temperatures recently, while many of his cows have been calving. He talks about the challenges of the season and his thoughts about the current beef industry.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="Meet The Rancher: Arthur rancher braves wild winter weather" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=gqd7y-155496d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
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<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/01/18/questions-raised-over-gun-purchase-for-gaming-commission-whether-racetrack-study-fell-short/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — Questions are being raised about the recent purchase of semi-automatic rifles by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, and whether a December report sufficiently answered whether the state could handle more racetrack/casinos.

The questions come as the commission, which has ramped up to 25 employees since the opening of casinos in Nebraska 16 months ago, will meet Friday to discuss the gun purchase and whether a new analysis is needed about whether more than six racetrack/casinos should be allowed in the state.

That&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://racingcommission.nebraska.gov/application/files/2117/0422/5165/Gaming_and_Horseracing_Market_Analysis_and_Socioeconomic_Study_12-26-2023.pdf">111-page “market analysis”</a>&nbsp;issued late last month concluded that Nebraska didn’t need any additional racetracks. That dealt a blow to several communities across the state that want to apply for a state permit to open so-called “racinos,” a racetrack with a casino.

At least two members of the commission — Tony Fulton and Shane Greckel — along with State Sen. John Lowe told the Examiner on Thursday that the recent report was incomplete.

Lowe, who heads the committee that deals with gambling in the Nebraska Legislature, said the report barely mentions the impact on the horse racing industry in the state.

“I think the whole study needs to be redone,” the senator said.

Fulton, a former state senator and state tax commissioner, said the report didn’t cover all the topics&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/02/28/proponents-of-expanding-casinos-beyond-existing-six-racetracks-won-a-round-in-the-legislature/">required by the Legislature, which ordered the study</a>&nbsp;to help determine whether the state could support more casinos and horse racing.

Currently, casinos are only allowed at the existing racetracks in Lincoln, Grand Island, Omaha, Columbus, South Sioux City and Hastings. Several communities, including Bellevue, Norfolk, North Platte, Fremont, Kimball and York have also expressed interest in opening casinos.

Another member of the Gaming Commission, Shane Greckel of Bloomfield, also said the study was incomplete.

“It definitely needs an amendment or addendum,” Greckel said. “It never even highlighted anything of the value to agriculture that racing brings.”

Two organizations — Warhorse Gaming and the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association — sent letters to the commission this week, calling for a new study of whether more racinos should be allowed.

Among the concerns raised by Lance Morgan of Warhorse Gaming was that the study was premature because every casinos in the state has yet to fully open, thus their impact couldn’t be accurately measured.

The study was done by The Innovation Group, a gaming consulting business based in New Orleans, that was paid $48,000 for its analysis.

The analysis of whether new racinos are needed might come into play Friday when the Racing and Gaming Commission is scheduled to vote on whether to allow the transfer of the quarterhorse racing license in Hastings to Ogallala. That would allow the opening of the first casino in the state west of Grand Island.

The market analysis on the impact of more racinos came a month after members of commission learned, to their surprise, that the agency had purchased 10 short-barrel, semi-automatic rifles for use by its 10 plain-clothes investigators.

The Sig Sauer MPX rifles, plus associated equipment, cost $30,350. Commissioners learned about the purchase in November and were later told that the guns would be used only as “a last resort” in the event of an active shooter event at a casino or racetrack. The firearms, officials said, would not be carried on the casino floor, but would be kept within easy access in the event of an incident.

“You have to meet force with force,” said Steve Eppens, a former Lancaster County deputy sheriff who is an investigator with the commission. Most active shooter incidents involve assault rifles, he said.

Steve Anderson, the director of enforcement at the commission, said all his investigators are sworn law enforcement officers who regularly train with weapons.

He said that there have been nine shooter-related incidents at casinos since 2018 and that the MPXs are the same weapons used by the Nebraska State Patrol for its SWAT teams.

Said Eppens, “If you don’t think active shooter incidents happen at casinos, just Google it.”

Lowe questioned whether the Gaming Commission needs such firepower.

“This is a regulatory agency,” he said.

The State Patrol, the senator added, is there to deal with shooting incidents.

Both Fulton and Greckel said that once an explanation was provided to justify the gun purchase, they agreed with it.

But the two commissioners said that the decision to buy the guns could have been handled better and that the commission is now adopting guidelines on how such purchases should be approved.

Tom Sage, the executive director of the Racing and Gaming Commission, said in a recent interview that the guns were purchased to be “proactive.”

“We’re trying like hell to make sure we don’t have a big issue at a casino and then we hear, ‘we told you so,’ ” Sage said.

He said that criminal activities do occur at casinos, mentioning sex trafficking, drugs, fraud and gang-related activity. Sage added there was a fatal shooting at Fonner Park in March.

Sage recently took a leave of absence to deal with personal health issues and was unavailable to respond to questions raised about the market analysis of racinos.

‘I’ll put our record up against anyone’

But in a recent interview with the Examiner, he defended the steps he’s taken in recent months to ramp up the commission to deal with a new industry, gambling casinos.

The organization, Sage said, had to hire new staff and learn about a totally new activity in the state and how to regulate it.

Both he and the agency’s lawyer, Ryan Forrest, said that’s brought a lot of pressure to bear and long hours.

“You can’t make everyone happy,” Forrest said.

Added Sage, “I’ll put our record up against anyone.”

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 </figure>Paul Hammel<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/01/18/questions-raised-over-gun-purchase-for-gaming-commission-whether-racetrack-study-fell-short/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — Questions are being raised about the recent purchase of semi-automatic rifles by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, and whether a December report sufficiently answered whether the state could handle more racetrack/casinos.The questions come as the commission, which has ramped up to 25 employees since the opening of casinos in Nebraska 16 months ago, will meet Friday to discuss the gun purchase and whether a new analysis is needed about whether more than six racetrack/casinos should be allowed in the state.<h2>Report said no more racinos needed</h2>That&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://racingcommission.nebraska.gov/application/files/2117/0422/5165/Gaming_and_Horseracing_Market_Analysis_and_Socioeconomic_Study_12-26-2023.pdf">111-page “market analysis”</a>&nbsp;issued late last month concluded that Nebraska didn’t need any additional racetracks. That dealt a blow to several communities across the state that want to apply for a state permit to open so-called “racinos,” a racetrack with a casino.At least two members of the commission — Tony Fulton and Shane Greckel — along with State Sen. John Lowe told the Examiner on Thursday that the recent report was incomplete.Lowe, who heads the committee that deals with gambling in the Nebraska Legislature, said the report barely mentions the impact on the horse racing industry in the state.“I think the whole study needs to be redone,” the senator said.Fulton, a former state senator and state tax commissioner, said the report didn’t cover all the topics&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/02/28/proponents-of-expanding-casinos-beyond-existing-six-racetracks-won-a-round-in-the-legislature/">required by the Legislature, which ordered the study</a>&nbsp;to help determine whether the state could support more casinos and horse racing.Currently, casinos are only allowed at the existing racetracks in Lincoln, Grand Island, Omaha, Columbus, South Sioux City and Hastings. Several communities, including Bellevue, Norfolk, North Platte, Fremont, Kimball and York have also expressed interest in opening casinos.<h2>Addendum needed</h2>Another member of the Gaming Commission, Shane Greckel of Bloomfield, also said the study was incomplete.“It definitely needs an amendment or addendum,” Greckel said. “It never even highlighted anything of the value to agriculture that racing brings.”Two organizations — Warhorse Gaming and the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association — sent letters to the commission this week, calling for a new study of whether more racinos should be allowed.Among the concerns raised by Lance Morgan of Warhorse Gaming was that the study was premature because every casinos in the state has yet to fully open, thus their impact couldn’t be accurately measured.The study was done by The Innovation Group, a gaming consulting business based in New Orleans, that was paid $48,000 for its analysis.The analysis of whether new racinos are needed might come into play Friday when the Racing and Gaming Commission is scheduled to vote on whether to allow the transfer of the quarterhorse racing license in Hastings to Ogallala. That would allow the opening of the first casino in the state west of Grand Island.<h2>Gun purchase was a surprise</h2>The market analysis on the impact of more racinos came a month after members of commission learned, to their surprise, that the agency had purchased 10 short-barrel, semi-automatic rifles for use by its 10 plain-clothes investigators.The Sig Sauer MPX rifles, plus associated equipment, cost $30,350. Commissioners learned about the purchase in November and were later told that the guns would be used only as “a last resort” in the event of an active shooter event at a casino or racetrack. The firearms, officials said, would not be carried on the casino floor, but would be kept within easy access in the event of an incident.“You have to meet force with force,” said Steve Eppens, a former Lancaster County deputy sheriff who is an investigator with the commission. Most active shooter incidents involve assault rifles, he said.Steve Anderson, the director of enforcement at the commission, said all his investigators are sworn law enforcement officers who regularly train with weapons.He said that there have been nine shooter-related incidents at casinos since 2018 and that the MPXs are the same weapons used by the Nebraska State Patrol for its SWAT teams.<h2>A ‘regulatory’ agency</h2>Said Eppens, “If you don’t think active shooter incidents happen at casinos, just Google it.”Lowe questioned whether the Gaming Commission needs such firepower.“This is a regulatory agency,” he said.The State Patrol, the senator added, is there to deal with shooting incidents.Both Fulton and Greckel said that once an explanation was provided to justify the gun purchase, they agreed with it.<h2>Could have been handled better</h2>But the two commissioners said that the decision to buy the guns could have been handled better and that the commission is now adopting guidelines on how such purchases should be approved.Tom Sage, the executive director of the Racing and Gaming Commission, said in a recent interview that the guns were purchased to be “proactive.”“We’re trying like hell to make sure we don’t have a big issue at a casino and then we hear, ‘we told you so,’ ” Sage said.He said that criminal activities do occur at casinos, mentioning sex trafficking, drugs, fraud and gang-related activity. Sage added there was a fatal shooting at Fonner Park in March.Sage recently took a leave of absence to deal with personal health issues and was unavailable to respond to questions raised about the market analysis of racinos.<h2>‘I’ll put our record up against anyone’</h2>But in a recent interview with the Examiner, he defended the steps he’s taken in recent months to ramp up the commission to deal with a new industry, gambling casinos.The organization, Sage said, had to hire new staff and learn about a totally new activity in the state and how to regulate it.Both he and the agency’s lawyer, Ryan Forrest, said that’s brought a lot of pressure to bear and long hours.“You can’t make everyone happy,” Forrest said.Added Sage, “I’ll put our record up against anyone.”

Questions raised over gun purchase for gaming commission, whether racetrack study fell short

OGALLALA - Friday night hoops tonight for our Sandhills Post Area Game of the Week features the Ogallala Indians battling with the Alliance Bulldogs. Tonight's contest will be featured on Flatrock 100.7 FM or online by <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/" target="_blank">clicking here.</a>&nbsp;

The Ogallala Lady Indians (7-6) are looking to bounce back in the win column after falling to a tough opponent on Tuesday against Class B Scottsbluff 46-34. Ogallala sophomore Hayden Shaw had a team high of 7 points in the contest. Senior Aelyn Cain finished with 6 points, senior Marlee Ervin had 5. The Indians are 3-0 in the C1 District 11 standings with wins over Cozad, Hershey and Chase County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Alliance Lady Bulldogs (5-7) are looking for their second straight victory this week after they defeated Gordon-Rushville 46-35 on Tuesday. Des Moines Area Community College volleyball commit Jaelynne Clark is averaging 12.9 ppg this season. Senior Ciara Hudson is averaging 8.2 ppg. Clark and Hudson both have a team high of 7.5 rpg.&nbsp;

On the boy's side, the Indians (13-1, #8 in C-1) are looking to get back in the groove of a winning streak. Last Friday, the Sidney Red Raiders defeated the Indians in double overtime 68-60. On Tuesday, Ogallala had a close battle with #4 Scottsbluff (Class B) but pulled out on top 71-65. The Bearcats, who trailed by 17 in the third quarter made a late run to cut the lead down to 4 in the fourth quarter, but the Indians free throw secured the victory. Senior Caden Rezac had a team high of 19 points and sophomore Sawyer Smith finished with 14 points.&nbsp;

The Alliance Bulldogs (5-7) defeated Gordon-Rushville on Tuesday in dominating fashion, 73-18. Three Bulldogs finished with double digits in scoring led by sophomore Espen Lanik who had 21 points, junior Seth Meyring finished with 13 and senior Tristen Timbers had 12. Alliance started the year off 0-3 but have got the engine turning.&nbsp;

Tonight's game will be on Flatrock 100.7 or online by <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/" target="_blank">clicking here.</a>&nbsp;Our Kwik Stop pregame shows will be hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/Canon_K9_Sports">Canon Rath</a> as coverage for the girl's game begins at 5:20pm MT/6:20pm CT with tipoff scheduled for 5:30pm MT/6:30pm CT. The boys are set to follow 20 minutes after the girls contest. Tonight's broadcast will be called by Alliance's Eagle Media News/Sports Director Alex Benzegala.&nbsp;

Sandhills Post&nbsp;OGALLALA - Friday night hoops tonight for our Sandhills Post Area Game of the Week features the Ogallala Indians battling with the Alliance Bulldogs. Tonight's contest will be featured on Flatrock 100.7 FM or online by <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/" target="_blank">clicking here.</a>&nbsp;The Ogallala Lady Indians (7-6) are looking to bounce back in the win column after falling to a tough opponent on Tuesday against Class B Scottsbluff 46-34. Ogallala sophomore Hayden Shaw had a team high of 7 points in the contest. Senior Aelyn Cain finished with 6 points, senior Marlee Ervin had 5. The Indians are 3-0 in the C1 District 11 standings with wins over Cozad, Hershey and Chase County.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Alliance Lady Bulldogs (5-7) are looking for their second straight victory this week after they defeated Gordon-Rushville 46-35 on Tuesday. Des Moines Area Community College volleyball commit Jaelynne Clark is averaging 12.9 ppg this season. Senior Ciara Hudson is averaging 8.2 ppg. Clark and Hudson both have a team high of 7.5 rpg.&nbsp;On the boy's side, the Indians (13-1, #8 in C-1) are looking to get back in the groove of a winning streak. Last Friday, the Sidney Red Raiders defeated the Indians in double overtime 68-60. On Tuesday, Ogallala had a close battle with #4 Scottsbluff (Class B) but pulled out on top 71-65. The Bearcats, who trailed by 17 in the third quarter made a late run to cut the lead down to 4 in the fourth quarter, but the Indians free throw secured the victory. Senior Caden Rezac had a team high of 19 points and sophomore Sawyer Smith finished with 14 points.&nbsp;The Alliance Bulldogs (5-7) defeated Gordon-Rushville on Tuesday in dominating fashion, 73-18. Three Bulldogs finished with double digits in scoring led by sophomore Espen Lanik who had 21 points, junior Seth Meyring finished with 13 and senior Tristen Timbers had 12. Alliance started the year off 0-3 but have got the engine turning.&nbsp;Tonight's game will be on Flatrock 100.7 or online by <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/" target="_blank">clicking here.</a>&nbsp;Our Kwik Stop pregame shows will be hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/Canon_K9_Sports">Canon Rath</a> as coverage for the girl's game begins at 5:20pm MT/6:20pm CT with tipoff scheduled for 5:30pm MT/6:30pm CT. The boys are set to follow 20 minutes after the girls contest. Tonight's broadcast will be called by Alliance's Eagle Media News/Sports Director Alex Benzegala.&nbsp;

Ogallala hoops radio coverage tonight vs Alliance

The North Platte Community College Theater Department will host open auditions for its spring play next month.

The play, “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” is adapted from the science fiction horror film of the same name from the 1950s that was produced, written and directed by Ed Wood.

The plot focuses on aliens seeking to stop humanity from creating a doomsday weapon that could destroy the universe. The extraterrestrials come up with “Plan 9,” a scheme to resurrect Earth’s dead. The aliens hope that by causing chaos, humans will listen to them, and if not, there will be no choice but to destroy mankind with zombie armies.

“’Plan 9 from Outer Space,’ is the epitome of ‘so-bad-it’s-good’ cinema,” said NPCC Theater Instructor Ritch Galvan, who will direct the play. “It is an unintentionally hilarious sci-fi ‘thriller’ from anti-genius Ed Wood that is celebrated for its staggering ineptitude. This stage adaption will be part homage and part mockery of the cult classic film.”

There are parts in the play for up to six men and six women ages 16 and older. Technical crew positions are also available. No previous acting experience is required.

Auditions will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd. Those unable to attend at that time can contact Galvan at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:galvanr@mpcc.edu">galvanr@mpcc.edu</a>&nbsp;to discuss possible alternatives.

Rehearsals will begin Feb. 19 and continue through the performance dates April 2-4.&nbsp;

Heather JohnsonNPCCThe North Platte Community College Theater Department will host open auditions for its spring play next month.The play, “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” is adapted from the science fiction horror film of the same name from the 1950s that was produced, written and directed by Ed Wood.The plot focuses on aliens seeking to stop humanity from creating a doomsday weapon that could destroy the universe. The extraterrestrials come up with “Plan 9,” a scheme to resurrect Earth’s dead. The aliens hope that by causing chaos, humans will listen to them, and if not, there will be no choice but to destroy mankind with zombie armies.“’Plan 9 from Outer Space,’ is the epitome of ‘so-bad-it’s-good’ cinema,” said NPCC Theater Instructor Ritch Galvan, who will direct the play. “It is an unintentionally hilarious sci-fi ‘thriller’ from anti-genius Ed Wood that is celebrated for its staggering ineptitude. This stage adaption will be part homage and part mockery of the cult classic film.”There are parts in the play for up to six men and six women ages 16 and older. Technical crew positions are also available. No previous acting experience is required.Auditions will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd. Those unable to attend at that time can contact Galvan at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:galvanr@mpcc.edu">galvanr@mpcc.edu</a>&nbsp;to discuss possible alternatives.Rehearsals will begin Feb. 19 and continue through the performance dates April 2-4.&nbsp;

NPCC Theater Department announces spring play auditions

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The Hot Sheets: January 19th, 2024

The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Room 200 of the W.W. Wood Building on the North Platte Community College North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Neb.

Board Chair Ben Lashley started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Lashley, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Jo Etta Brown, Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Cynthia Duncan, Ted Klug Jr., Kim Korgan, Ernie Mehl, Kent Miller, Tyler Pribbeno and Tricia Schaffer.

MCC student trustee Graci Nelson and NPCC student trustee Reece Halley were absent and excused. NPCC student Dylan LaVante represented Reece Halley at the meeting.

a. The board elected the following officers:&nbsp;Cynthia Duncan as board chair; Kim Korgan as vice chair; Kirk Crawley as secretary/treasurer and Matthew Broz as assistant secretary/treasurer. Ernie Mehl and Kent Miller will be the board’s Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) representatives.

a. MPCC board members completed a form indicating any potential conflicts of interest that could affect decisions regarding college matters.

4. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board)

a. Dylan LaVante provided an update on student activities in North Platte.

b. The Board was introduced to Tammy Higgins, Business and Community Education administrative assistant.

c. Ted Klug Jr. thanked Ben Lashley for his service as Board chair.

5. CONSENT ITEMS.&nbsp;On a single consent motion, the board approved:

a. Minutes from the Dec. 20 Board Work Session and Regular Meeting

a. The Board approved bills for December in the amount of $2,728,290.19.

b. The Board approved the following date and/or location changes for 2024 Board meetings: 1) Move the May 15 meeting to May 22 and hold the meeting at the Valentine Campus. 2) Cancel the June Board meeting. 3) Move the Sept. 18 meeting to Sept. 25. 4) Move the Oct. 16 meeting to Oct. 23.

c. The Board approved a bid to purchase windows and exterior doors for the McDonald-Belton Building from Larry’s Glass of North Platte in the amount of $133,551.

d. The Board approved the Mid-Plains Faculty Association (MPFA) negotiated agreement as presented, which includes a 4.25% total compensation increase for the 2024-25 contract year.

e. The Board approved a five-year contract for Jenzabar Financial Aid software and associated professional services in the amount of $232,180 from Jenzabar, Inc.

a. The Board heard a quarterly financial report from Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele.

b. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Tad Pfeifer, Director of Human Resources Rebecca Wrage and Director of Institutional Advancement Jake Rissler.

a. The Board went into closed session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss real estate. The Board reconvened in open session at 7:44 p.m. No action was taken.

Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in North Platte.

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLThe Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Room 200 of the W.W. Wood Building on the North Platte Community College North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Neb.Board Chair Ben Lashley started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Lashley, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Jo Etta Brown, Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Cynthia Duncan, Ted Klug Jr., Kim Korgan, Ernie Mehl, Kent Miller, Tyler Pribbeno and Tricia Schaffer.MCC student trustee Graci Nelson and NPCC student trustee Reece Halley were absent and excused. NPCC student Dylan LaVante represented Reece Halley at the meeting.2. ELECTION OF OFFICERSa. The board elected the following officers:&nbsp;Cynthia Duncan as board chair; Kim Korgan as vice chair; Kirk Crawley as secretary/treasurer and Matthew Broz as assistant secretary/treasurer. Ernie Mehl and Kent Miller will be the board’s Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) representatives.3. CONFLICT OF INTERESTa. MPCC board members completed a form indicating any potential conflicts of interest that could affect decisions regarding college matters.4. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board)a. Dylan LaVante provided an update on student activities in North Platte.b. The Board was introduced to Tammy Higgins, Business and Community Education administrative assistant.c. Ted Klug Jr. thanked Ben Lashley for his service as Board chair.5. CONSENT ITEMS.&nbsp;On a single consent motion, the board approved:a. Minutes from the Dec. 20 Board Work Session and Regular Meetingb. The financial report for December.c. The Annual Affirmation of Policies.6. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY LAWa. The Board approved bills for December in the amount of $2,728,290.19.b. The Board approved the following date and/or location changes for 2024 Board meetings: 1) Move the May 15 meeting to May 22 and hold the meeting at the Valentine Campus. 2) Cancel the June Board meeting. 3) Move the Sept. 18 meeting to Sept. 25. 4) Move the Oct. 16 meeting to Oct. 23.c. The Board approved a bid to purchase windows and exterior doors for the McDonald-Belton Building from Larry’s Glass of North Platte in the amount of $133,551.d. The Board approved the Mid-Plains Faculty Association (MPFA) negotiated agreement as presented, which includes a 4.25% total compensation increase for the 2024-25 contract year.e. The Board approved a five-year contract for Jenzabar Financial Aid software and associated professional services in the amount of $232,180 from Jenzabar, Inc.7. REPORTSa. The Board heard a quarterly financial report from Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele.b. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Tad Pfeifer, Director of Human Resources Rebecca Wrage and Director of Institutional Advancement Jake Rissler.8. CLOSED SESSIONa. The Board went into closed session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss real estate. The Board reconvened in open session at 7:44 p.m. No action was taken.9. ADJOURNMENT&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in North Platte.FUTURE REPORTS<ul>
 <li>February – Retention and Enrollment</li><li>March – Program Scorecard</li><li>March – Three-year Instructional Equipment Plan</li><li>April – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan</li><li>April – Quarterly Financial Report</li><li>April – Three-year Capital Improvement Plan</li><li>May – CCPE Program Reviews</li><li>July – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan</li><li>July – Quarterly Financial Report</li><li>July – Institutional Advancement and Grants</li><li>September – Annual Report</li><li>October – Quarterly FMP Report</li><li>October – Quarterly Financial Report</li><li>November – Auditor’s Report</li><li>November – Retention and Enrollment</li>
 </ul>UPCOMING MEETINGS<ul>
 <li>Jan. 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus</li>
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 <li>Feb. 4-7 – National Legislative Summit, Washington, D.C.</li>
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 <li>Feb. 21 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus</li>
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 <li>Feb. 28 – Legislative Day, State Capitol, Lincoln, Neb.</li>
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 <li>March 20 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus</li>
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 <li>April 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213</li>
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 <li>May 22 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Valentine Community Campus</li>
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 <li>July 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213</li>
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 <li>Aug. 21 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus</li>
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 <li>Sept. 25 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus</li>
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 <li>Oct. 23 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213</li>
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 <li>Nov. 20 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus</li>
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 <li>Dec. 18 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus&nbsp;</li>
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MPCC Board of Governors meeting wrap up report

&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department is looking for information on an incident that occurred sometime between December 20th and December 21st of 2023. During that time frame, an unknown subject took a BB gun and shot at a parked vehicle in the 700 block of E 11th St, hitting it 13 times.

If anyone has information, please contact the department 308-535-6789. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at <a href="http://lincolncountycrimestoppers.com/?fbclid=IwAR1XQ2J92fyNLewoyoBVyEMZnHS731GwaGfUZSEJzVpxPz4B3Z3yuC0hLs8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lincolncountycrimestoppers.com</a>, call local 534-8400 or 1-800-933-TIPS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department is looking for information on an incident that occurred sometime between December 20th and December 21st of 2023. During that time frame, an unknown subject took a BB gun and shot at a parked vehicle in the 700 block of E 11th St, hitting it 13 times.<figure>
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 </figure>If anyone has information, please contact the department 308-535-6789. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at <a href="http://lincolncountycrimestoppers.com/?fbclid=IwAR1XQ2J92fyNLewoyoBVyEMZnHS731GwaGfUZSEJzVpxPz4B3Z3yuC0hLs8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lincolncountycrimestoppers.com</a>, call local 534-8400 or 1-800-933-TIPS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnorthplattepolice%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02Q2AXyjvqM2qNiG4KisD3PkrpeKRsSn4KK2Ss8YVRhYJndm2Xu2RJtmjTRPifRfsYl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="512" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

NPPD looking for information on a incident that occurred in late December

&nbsp;(LINCOLN, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have responded to more than 2,000 weather-related incidents over the last 9 days. In addition, the Nebraska Department of Transportation plow operators from across the state worked from January 13 to January 16 to reopen 1,700 miles of highways that were closed due to the storm. These teams continue to work to widen lanes of traffic through the areas of greatest impact and assist drivers who become stranded on roadways across the state.&nbsp;

Both agencies are advising caution as the next round of snow arrives Thursday, and frigid wind chills return for the next several days. A Wind Chill Advisory takes effect for most of Nebraska starting Thursday. The National Weather Service also predicts that much of the state will experience new snowfall, though expected to be lighter than the two previous storms.

“The work that has been accomplished over the last 9 days is nothing short of amazing,” said Director Vicki Kramer. “The NDOT team has coordinated to shift resources to the areas hardest hit on our state system while also assisting with county requests. The work is not done as crews continue to tackle larger drifts, work on widening areas, and preparing for the next round of snow. Please continue to travel with caution and know before you go by using available resources from your favorite weather provider to road conditions at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.511.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">511.Nebraska.Gov</a>.”

Since January 8, while Nebraska experienced two major winter storms and extreme cold, NDOT and NSP continued working around the clock. NDOT plow crews have been able to open all roadways to travel, after many areas in eastern Nebraska received over a foot of snow between the two storms. State Troopers were also busy, helping 1,828 stranded motorists, responding to 93 crashes, and assisting other agencies with 133 additional incidents.

“While our teams have been busy during over the last week, our troopers and NDOT plow crews remain ready to help,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “If you have to travel, please be safe and stay aware of the conditions before hitting the road. If you do become stranded, call the NSP Highway Helpline immediately and connect with our dedicated dispatchers who can send help.”

NDOT and NSP urge all motorists to check&nbsp;<a href="http://www.511.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">511.Nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or the 511 app and be prepared for continued winter driving conditions with the potential for new slick spots in areas with new precipitation. Any motorist who becomes stranded while traveling should stay in their vehicle and call for help immediately.

The NSP Highway Helpline can be reached at *55 or 800-525-5555 and connects motorists directly with an NSP dispatcher. Dispatchers have communication not only with troopers, but also with local agencies and tow operators. They can locate and dispatch the closest help available to assist stranded parties.”

Travelers should also restock their winter survival kit if items were used during last week’s storms. The kit should include items such as water, food, warm clothes, hats, gloves, cell phone charger, sand or gravel, ice scraper, shovel, and jumper cables.

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 </figure>&nbsp;(LINCOLN, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have responded to more than 2,000 weather-related incidents over the last 9 days. In addition, the Nebraska Department of Transportation plow operators from across the state worked from January 13 to January 16 to reopen 1,700 miles of highways that were closed due to the storm. These teams continue to work to widen lanes of traffic through the areas of greatest impact and assist drivers who become stranded on roadways across the state.&nbsp;Both agencies are advising caution as the next round of snow arrives Thursday, and frigid wind chills return for the next several days. A Wind Chill Advisory takes effect for most of Nebraska starting Thursday. The National Weather Service also predicts that much of the state will experience new snowfall, though expected to be lighter than the two previous storms.“The work that has been accomplished over the last 9 days is nothing short of amazing,” said Director Vicki Kramer. “The NDOT team has coordinated to shift resources to the areas hardest hit on our state system while also assisting with county requests. The work is not done as crews continue to tackle larger drifts, work on widening areas, and preparing for the next round of snow. Please continue to travel with caution and know before you go by using available resources from your favorite weather provider to road conditions at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.511.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">511.Nebraska.Gov</a>.”Since January 8, while Nebraska experienced two major winter storms and extreme cold, NDOT and NSP continued working around the clock. NDOT plow crews have been able to open all roadways to travel, after many areas in eastern Nebraska received over a foot of snow between the two storms. State Troopers were also busy, helping 1,828 stranded motorists, responding to 93 crashes, and assisting other agencies with 133 additional incidents.“While our teams have been busy during over the last week, our troopers and NDOT plow crews remain ready to help,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “If you have to travel, please be safe and stay aware of the conditions before hitting the road. If you do become stranded, call the NSP Highway Helpline immediately and connect with our dedicated dispatchers who can send help.”NDOT and NSP urge all motorists to check&nbsp;<a href="http://www.511.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">511.Nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or the 511 app and be prepared for continued winter driving conditions with the potential for new slick spots in areas with new precipitation. Any motorist who becomes stranded while traveling should stay in their vehicle and call for help immediately.The NSP Highway Helpline can be reached at *55 or 800-525-5555 and connects motorists directly with an NSP dispatcher. Dispatchers have communication not only with troopers, but also with local agencies and tow operators. They can locate and dispatch the closest help available to assist stranded parties.”Travelers should also restock their winter survival kit if items were used during last week’s storms. The kit should include items such as water, food, warm clothes, hats, gloves, cell phone charger, sand or gravel, ice scraper, shovel, and jumper cables.

NSP, NDOT Maintain Readiness as Winter Weather Continues

On January 17th, 2024 at 11:53 P.M., Officers from the North Platte Police Department responded to Newberry Access on the report of an accident.&nbsp; It was found that the accident occurred near the Westbound I-80 on-ramp.&nbsp; A semi-truck was Northbound and attempted to turn left onto the Westbound on-ramp.

 A pick-up truck was Southbound on Newberry.&nbsp; The pickup truck ran into the right side of the semi-tractor.&nbsp; The driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; The driver of the pickup truck was fifty-one-year-old, Jean Pierre Brownell of North Platte.&nbsp; The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured.

The investigation into the vehicle crash is ongoing.&nbsp; The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and the Nebraska State Patrol are assisting with the investigation.

North Platte Police DepartmentOn January 17th, 2024 at 11:53 P.M., Officers from the North Platte Police Department responded to Newberry Access on the report of an accident.&nbsp; It was found that the accident occurred near the Westbound I-80 on-ramp.&nbsp; A semi-truck was Northbound and attempted to turn left onto the Westbound on-ramp. A pick-up truck was Southbound on Newberry.&nbsp; The pickup truck ran into the right side of the semi-tractor.&nbsp; The driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; The driver of the pickup truck was fifty-one-year-old, Jean Pierre Brownell of North Platte.&nbsp; The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured.The investigation into the vehicle crash is ongoing.&nbsp; The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and the Nebraska State Patrol are assisting with the investigation.

One dead after fatal accident in North Platte 

LINCOLN, NE&nbsp;– Governor Jim Pillen will hold town halls in Scottsbluff, North Platte and Kearney following the delivery of his annual State of the State Address on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. The fly around will happen on Friday, Jan. 19.

Events are open to the public and&nbsp;open to credentialed media.

The stops, times and locations are below:

7:30 a.m. (MT)&nbsp;SCOTTSBLUFF:&nbsp; Platte Valley Community Room, 1106 Platte Valley Drive

11:30 a.m. (CT)&nbsp;NORTH PLATTE: Lee Bird Regional Airport Conference Room, 5400 East Lee Bird Drive

2:30 p.m. (CT)&nbsp;KEARNEY: Younes Conference Center (South), 416 Talmadge Road

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689089052467.jpeg" alt="Gov. Jim Pillen speaks to the public at the Lee Bird Regional Airport Conference room in the fall. Photo taken by North Platte Post/Canon Rath" />
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 </figure>LINCOLN, NE&nbsp;– Governor Jim Pillen will hold town halls in Scottsbluff, North Platte and Kearney following the delivery of his annual State of the State Address on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. The fly around will happen on Friday, Jan. 19.Events are open to the public and&nbsp;open to credentialed media.The stops, times and locations are below:Friday, January 197:30 a.m. (MT)&nbsp;SCOTTSBLUFF:&nbsp; Platte Valley Community Room, 1106 Platte Valley Drive11:30 a.m. (CT)&nbsp;NORTH PLATTE: Lee Bird Regional Airport Conference Room, 5400 East Lee Bird Drive2:30 p.m. (CT)&nbsp;KEARNEY: Younes Conference Center (South), 416 Talmadge Road

Governor Pillen to speak in North Platte on Friday

&nbsp;10:03 am Update: Crews are still on scene working the crash that occurred near Brady, according to NE 511, I-80 eastbound from MM 200 to MM 203 (22m E of North Platte), the left lane closed. I-80 westbound is still closed from Gothenburg.&nbsp;This is a developing story at this time and will update when more information is available.

BRADY, NEB. - According to NE 511, an accident has occurred outside of Brady on I-80 near mile marker 201. I-80 is closed westbound from Gothenburg due to the accident. Highway 30 is an alternate route at this time for westbound traffic. This is a developing story at this time and will update when more information is available.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705588644816.jpeg" alt="Emergency crews respond to a crash near Brady. Photo from NE 511" />
 <figcaption>Emergency crews respond to a crash near Brady. Photo from NE 511</figcaption>
 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;10:03 am Update: Crews are still on scene working the crash that occurred near Brady, according to NE 511, I-80 eastbound from MM 200 to MM 203 (22m E of North Platte), the left lane closed. I-80 westbound is still closed from Gothenburg.&nbsp;This is a developing story at this time and will update when more information is available.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Update: EB MM 201 the Left lane is Closed due to this Crash. <a href="https://t.co/u0TZmAxJaO">https://t.co/u0TZmAxJaO</a>&mdash; Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nebraska511/status/1748006908080898542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>-----BRADY, NEB. - According to NE 511, an accident has occurred outside of Brady on I-80 near mile marker 201. I-80 is closed westbound from Gothenburg due to the accident. Highway 30 is an alternate route at this time for westbound traffic. This is a developing story at this time and will update when more information is available.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705589067554.jpeg" alt="Crews responded to an accident near mile marker 201 outside of Brady. Courtesy photo submitted by a viewer." />
 <figcaption>Crews responded to an accident near mile marker 201 outside of Brady. Courtesy photo submitted by a viewer.</figcaption>
 </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gothenburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gothenburg</a> CLOSURE: I-80 WB at Gothenburg the Road is Closed due to a Crash. Use Alt Route. <a href="https://t.co/QpJgpJyVlu">https://t.co/QpJgpJyVlu</a> <a href="https://t.co/0Ce20SUZEO">https://t.co/0Ce20SUZEO</a> <a href="https://t.co/DVjszNUrwS">pic.twitter.com/DVjszNUrwS</a>&mdash; Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nebraska511/status/1747990221227004366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

I-80 westbound from Gothenburg closed due to an accident near Brady

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705579319224.jpeg" alt="Romeo Chambers - Murder-2nd Degree, Assault-1st Degree, Assault-2nd Degree, Possession Deadly Weapon While Committing Felony, Possession Firearm By Prohibited Person-1st" />
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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: January 18th, 2024

NORTH PLATTE, NEB. - The Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) awards banquet held on Saturday, January 13, was the culmination event for the program’s seventh year of farm management competitions. The TAPS program was created by University of Nebraska educators and specialists, as an innovative way of connecting producers to industry professionals and offering a way of testing out new, advancing technologies through farm management competitions facilitated in North Platte, Neb., at the West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Despite the winter weather, the event was a night of interaction and celebration of the 2023 competitions,&nbsp; which included popcorn, sorghum, subsurface drip irrigated (SDI) corn, and sprinkler irrigated corn. The&nbsp; participants in each competition made their own individual input decisions for their plots located in the&nbsp; same field as fellow competitors. These decisions differed for each competition including crop insurance,&nbsp; hybrid and seeding rate, nitrogen timing and amount, irrigation timing and amount, insecticide, fungicide,&nbsp; and, lastly, marketing of their crop.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For the first time in the seven-year history of the program the competition fields located in North Platte&nbsp; were affected by hail, which ultimately resulted in changes to the remaining management decisions and&nbsp; the final results.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Awards were given in each competition for greatest grain yield, highest input use efficiency, and most&nbsp; profitable. These designations came with a cash prize, along with a plaque, oversized check, and&nbsp; personalized TAPS apparel item.&nbsp;

The sorghum contest, in its sixth year, included both a dryland and irrigated portion, which were relocated&nbsp; this year to the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Center near Grant, Neb. There were 18 teams that&nbsp; competed. The team that included Brandon Rimpley of Orleans, Neb, and Ron Robison of Alma, Neb.,&nbsp; earned all three of the top honors for yield, efficiency, and profitability.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The program’s newest competition, the irrigated popcorn competition had 13 teams compete. The winners&nbsp; in the popcorn competition included: Roger Lansman of Ord, Neb., for the Greatest Yield award; Nate&nbsp;

Freitag of Byron, Neb., area took home the Highest Input Use Efficiency accolade; and AK Acres from&nbsp; Imperial, Neb., won the award for Most Profitable.&nbsp;

In the fifth year of the SDI corn competition, 16 teams competed. The award winners in the SDI corn competition included: Lorn Dizmang of Dizmang Ag in Moorefield, Neb., for the Greatest Yield award the Rattlesnake Boys from Wood River, Neb., took home the Highest Input Use Efficiency accolade; and&nbsp; Jamey Balthazor and Dan Fitts from Scottsbluff and Gering, Neb., won the award for Most Profitable.&nbsp; The Rattlesnake Boys team consisted of Kevin &amp; Amy Harsch, Jay Johnson, and Jeremy Gewecke.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The seventh year of the sprinkler corn competition had 38 teams participate. The Greatest Grain Yield&nbsp; award was won by Tom Carpenter of Bartley, Neb. The Perkins Group team from the Grant, Neb., area&nbsp; earned the Highest Input Use Efficiency award. The team was made up of Brent Gloy, Bruce Young, Curt&nbsp; Richmond, Jeremy Hagan, Nick Turner, Pat McGreer, Shawn Turner, Ted Tietjen, and Troy Kemling.&nbsp; Kenny Reinke of Neligh, Neb., won the award for Most Profitable.&nbsp;

The last award presented was the Outstanding TAPS Advocate, which honors an organization, person, or&nbsp; business that went above and beyond in supporting the UNL-TAPS program. This year, the award&nbsp; recipient was Tracy Zink of Indianola, Nebr. Since the moment Zink heard about the TAPS program, she&nbsp; has not only chosen to participate, but also to share what she has learned, invite others to join the program&nbsp; and promoted TAPS across many avenues that she engages in across the state and nationally.&nbsp;

The full 2023 TAPS Competition Report can be found online at <a href="https://taps.unl.edu/reports">www.taps.unl.edu/reports</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The TAPS program would like to thank all the sponsors, supporters, and participants for being a part of&nbsp; and making the program a continued success.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 2024 TAPS competitions are already being planned. Anyone interested in the program can email Krystle Rhoades, TAPS Program Manager, at taps@unl.edu.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Krystle RhoadeNORTH PLATTE, NEB. - The Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) awards banquet held on Saturday, January 13, was the culmination event for the program’s seventh year of farm management competitions. The TAPS program was created by University of Nebraska educators and specialists, as an innovative way of connecting producers to industry professionals and offering a way of testing out new, advancing technologies through farm management competitions facilitated in North Platte, Neb., at the West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite the winter weather, the event was a night of interaction and celebration of the 2023 competitions,&nbsp; which included popcorn, sorghum, subsurface drip irrigated (SDI) corn, and sprinkler irrigated corn. The&nbsp; participants in each competition made their own individual input decisions for their plots located in the&nbsp; same field as fellow competitors. These decisions differed for each competition including crop insurance,&nbsp; hybrid and seeding rate, nitrogen timing and amount, irrigation timing and amount, insecticide, fungicide,&nbsp; and, lastly, marketing of their crop.&nbsp;&nbsp;For the first time in the seven-year history of the program the competition fields located in North Platte&nbsp; were affected by hail, which ultimately resulted in changes to the remaining management decisions and&nbsp; the final results.&nbsp;&nbsp;Awards were given in each competition for greatest grain yield, highest input use efficiency, and most&nbsp; profitable. These designations came with a cash prize, along with a plaque, oversized check, and&nbsp; personalized TAPS apparel item.&nbsp;The sorghum contest, in its sixth year, included both a dryland and irrigated portion, which were relocated&nbsp; this year to the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Center near Grant, Neb. There were 18 teams that&nbsp; competed. The team that included Brandon Rimpley of Orleans, Neb, and Ron Robison of Alma, Neb.,&nbsp; earned all three of the top honors for yield, efficiency, and profitability.&nbsp;&nbsp;The program’s newest competition, the irrigated popcorn competition had 13 teams compete. The winners&nbsp; in the popcorn competition included: Roger Lansman of Ord, Neb., for the Greatest Yield award; Nate&nbsp;Freitag of Byron, Neb., area took home the Highest Input Use Efficiency accolade; and AK Acres from&nbsp; Imperial, Neb., won the award for Most Profitable.&nbsp;In the fifth year of the SDI corn competition, 16 teams competed. The award winners in the SDI corn competition included: Lorn Dizmang of Dizmang Ag in Moorefield, Neb., for the Greatest Yield award the Rattlesnake Boys from Wood River, Neb., took home the Highest Input Use Efficiency accolade; and&nbsp; Jamey Balthazor and Dan Fitts from Scottsbluff and Gering, Neb., won the award for Most Profitable.&nbsp; The Rattlesnake Boys team consisted of Kevin &amp; Amy Harsch, Jay Johnson, and Jeremy Gewecke.&nbsp;&nbsp;The seventh year of the sprinkler corn competition had 38 teams participate. The Greatest Grain Yield&nbsp; award was won by Tom Carpenter of Bartley, Neb. The Perkins Group team from the Grant, Neb., area&nbsp; earned the Highest Input Use Efficiency award. The team was made up of Brent Gloy, Bruce Young, Curt&nbsp; Richmond, Jeremy Hagan, Nick Turner, Pat McGreer, Shawn Turner, Ted Tietjen, and Troy Kemling.&nbsp; Kenny Reinke of Neligh, Neb., won the award for Most Profitable.&nbsp;The last award presented was the Outstanding TAPS Advocate, which honors an organization, person, or&nbsp; business that went above and beyond in supporting the UNL-TAPS program. This year, the award&nbsp; recipient was Tracy Zink of Indianola, Nebr. Since the moment Zink heard about the TAPS program, she&nbsp; has not only chosen to participate, but also to share what she has learned, invite others to join the program&nbsp; and promoted TAPS across many avenues that she engages in across the state and nationally.&nbsp;The full 2023 TAPS Competition Report can be found online at <a href="https://taps.unl.edu/reports">www.taps.unl.edu/reports</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The TAPS program would like to thank all the sponsors, supporters, and participants for being a part of&nbsp; and making the program a continued success.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2024 TAPS competitions are already being planned. Anyone interested in the program can email Krystle Rhoades, TAPS Program Manager, at taps@unl.edu.&nbsp;&nbsp;

TAPS Awards Banquet Culminates 2023 Competitions 

North Platte Post&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher as they recapped the January 16th, North Platte City Council meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The North Platte city council held their regular meeting on January 16th, and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. The council has approved moving forward the rec center project into bid, update on the skate park, emergency snow route update and so much more.&nbsp;

If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the January 16th, North Platte City Council meeting, check out the podcast above. If you would like to watch the meeting, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8aQivZX9zQ">click here</a>.

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 <figcaption><a href="https://www.npkubota.com/">Post Podcast Sponsored By North Platte Kubota</a></figcaption>
 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher as they recapped the January 16th, North Platte City Council meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, January 16th Recap" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dfamh-1552626-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - The North Platte city council held their regular meeting on January 16th, and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. The council has approved moving forward the rec center project into bid, update on the skate park, emergency snow route update and so much more.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the January 16th, North Platte City Council meeting, check out the podcast above. If you would like to watch the meeting, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8aQivZX9zQ">click here</a>.

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, January 16th Recap

&nbsp; January 21st through January 28th is National Passenger Safety Week.&nbsp; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Statistics from 2020 show that 6,275 passengers were killed in vehicle crashes.&nbsp; Twenty-four percent of deaths in cars, SUVs, pickups, vans and minivans were passengers.&nbsp; Fifty-six percent of teenage passengers died in crashes in which cars were driven by other teenagers and 15% of passengers killed in crashes, of all ages, occurred when a teenager was driving.&nbsp; 

Passengers can make a difference by stopping friends and loved ones from driving drugged, drunk or distracted whenever possible and refusing to ride with anyone who is drugged, drunk or distracted.&nbsp; Drivers can make a difference by ensuring their passengers are properly restrained.&nbsp; Additional passenger safety information can be found at nationalpassengersafety.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Police Department&nbsp; January 21st through January 28th is National Passenger Safety Week.&nbsp; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Statistics from 2020 show that 6,275 passengers were killed in vehicle crashes.&nbsp; Twenty-four percent of deaths in cars, SUVs, pickups, vans and minivans were passengers.&nbsp; Fifty-six percent of teenage passengers died in crashes in which cars were driven by other teenagers and 15% of passengers killed in crashes, of all ages, occurred when a teenager was driving.&nbsp; Passengers can make a difference by stopping friends and loved ones from driving drugged, drunk or distracted whenever possible and refusing to ride with anyone who is drugged, drunk or distracted.&nbsp; Drivers can make a difference by ensuring their passengers are properly restrained.&nbsp; Additional passenger safety information can be found at nationalpassengersafety.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Passenger Safety Week beginning Sunday

The Lincoln Logan McPherson Extension Office is offering the following Private Pesticide Applicator’s Certification Trainings:

Please call the Extension Office at least 1 day prior to the training so we can be sure to have enough materials and spaces for the training.&nbsp; Listen to the radio for weather cancellations.&nbsp; Please note the cost of the Training Classes is&nbsp;$60&nbsp;per applicator.&nbsp;CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING THE TRAINING PER THE NEBRASKA DEPARMENT OF AGRICULTURE.&nbsp;

Private applicators will be required to add categories to their license to perform soil (01A) or structural/non-soil fumigation&nbsp; (11).&nbsp; Private applicators who wish to apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs) by aircraft&nbsp; (including drones) will be required to obtain a commercial or non-commercial license and add the Aerial Pest Control category (12).&nbsp; Private applicators categories are added by passing the category exam at any Nebraska Department of Agriculture commercial/noncommercial applicator testing session.&nbsp; Exams will not be offered during private applicator training.

Please watch the mail for your State of Nebraska letter that needs to be completed and brought to the&nbsp;training.&nbsp; You will also owe $25 for a 3-year license to the State of Nebraska after the training by mail (watch for postcard).&nbsp;&nbsp;Remember to contact the office one day prior to the session by e-mail at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rsaner2@unl.edu" target="_blank">rsaner2@unl.edu</a>&nbsp;or by phone at 308-532-2683 Lincoln Logan McPherson.

Chemigation dates for the area are as follows:

Jan.17&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WCREEC, 402 W. State Farm Rd, North Platte –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683

Jan. 18&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fairgrounds, Hayes Center -&nbsp;RSVP 308-286-3312 or 308-334-5666

Jan. 24&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Courthouse, Stapleton –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683

Jan. 30&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm MST&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fairgrounds, Ogallala –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683

Apr. 11&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WCREEC, 402 W. State Farm Rd, North Platte –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683

Nebraska ExtensionThe Lincoln Logan McPherson Extension Office is offering the following Private Pesticide Applicator’s Certification Trainings:<ul>
 <li>January 17th, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., CT, WCREEC North Platte, classroom 402 W State Farm Road&nbsp;–&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683</li><li>January 24th, 9:00 am – 11:30 p.m., CT Logan County Courthouse, Stapleton&nbsp;–&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683</li><li>January 30th, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., MT, Keith County Fairgrounds, Ogallala&nbsp;–&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683</li><li>January 30th, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., MT, Arthur County Court House, Arthur&nbsp;–&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683</li><li>April 11th, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., CT, WCREEC North Platte, classroom 402 West State Farm Road&nbsp;–&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683</li><li>Online training&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://pested.unl.edu/certification-and-training" target="_blank">https://pested.unl.edu/certification-and-training</a></li>
 </ul>Please call the Extension Office at least 1 day prior to the training so we can be sure to have enough materials and spaces for the training.&nbsp; Listen to the radio for weather cancellations.&nbsp; Please note the cost of the Training Classes is&nbsp;$60&nbsp;per applicator.&nbsp;CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING THE TRAINING PER THE NEBRASKA DEPARMENT OF AGRICULTURE.&nbsp;Private applicators will be required to add categories to their license to perform soil (01A) or structural/non-soil fumigation&nbsp; (11).&nbsp; Private applicators who wish to apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs) by aircraft&nbsp; (including drones) will be required to obtain a commercial or non-commercial license and add the Aerial Pest Control category (12).&nbsp; Private applicators categories are added by passing the category exam at any Nebraska Department of Agriculture commercial/noncommercial applicator testing session.&nbsp; Exams will not be offered during private applicator training.Please watch the mail for your State of Nebraska letter that needs to be completed and brought to the&nbsp;training.&nbsp; You will also owe $25 for a 3-year license to the State of Nebraska after the training by mail (watch for postcard).&nbsp;&nbsp;Remember to contact the office one day prior to the session by e-mail at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rsaner2@unl.edu" target="_blank">rsaner2@unl.edu</a>&nbsp;or by phone at 308-532-2683 Lincoln Logan McPherson.Chemigation dates for the area are as follows:Jan.17&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WCREEC, 402 W. State Farm Rd, North Platte –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683Jan. 18&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fairgrounds, Hayes Center -&nbsp;RSVP 308-286-3312 or 308-334-5666Jan. 24&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Courthouse, Stapleton –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683Jan. 30&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:00 pm MST&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fairgrounds, Ogallala –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683Apr. 11&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WCREEC, 402 W. State Farm Rd, North Platte –&nbsp;RSVP 308-532-2683

Private Pesticide Applicator’s Certification Trainings Offered by Lincoln Logan McPherson Extension and Keith Arthur Extension

A total of 158 students qualified for the Mid-Plains Community College Dean’s List during the 2023 fall semester.

To make the list, students had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours of college-level courses and maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 – 3.89 on a 4.0 scale. The qualifiers were:

Broken Bow – Paige Gibbens , Garrett Piper&nbsp;

Culbertson – Austin Haddix, Rachel Jarecke, Ariana Pierson, Landon Tines

Grant – Alyssa Briggs, Emma Klahn, Mackayla Wallin

Hershey – Kaitlyn Hendricks, Jordyn Messersmith

Imperial – Gisselle Acuna Vasquez, Kathya Aragon Bustillos, Alejandra Castillo, Alejandro Mendoza Ramirez, Jensen Olsen, Yalexa Saenz Najera

McCook – Caylin Barnett, Paige Bopp, Eloy Carbajal, Emma Cushman Cabrera, Bree Donohue, Jett Gillen, Dylan Harvie, Nevayah Hust, Jacob Kerns, Nathan Lytle, Graci Nelson, Tesa Nelson, Sara Peterson, Christina Schaben, Lainey Schmidt, Abagail Seybold, Harper Stevens, Addyson Uerling, Cali Vlasin, Kaedin Waugh

North Platte – Isabella Arizona, Robert Avery, Clancy Brown, Nolan Burrell, Collin Casady, Heather Cheever-Holbrook, Dalton Clark, Olivia Compitello, Jonathan Dekleva, Abigail Dimmitt, Raegan Douglas, Austin Elsen, Gracie Epler, Cody Fattig, Seth Finstad, Lyndee Friedrich, Rachael Gallaway, Dorian Goff, Gracie Halouska, Baylee Harvey, Patrick Horton, Sydney Houchin, Jonathon Keneipp, Dylan LaVante, Sydney Letourneau, Jade Luther, Sterling Maline, Nick Marchlewski, Savannah Mauger, Gabriel Melton, Elizabeth Nielsen, Elio Nila, Trey Pierson, Sebastian Purcell, Brandi Pyzer, Jack Raby, David Rinke, Julian Rodriguez, Ainsley Schroder, Jacob Scott, Jules Serrano, Drey Smith, Brooklyn Songster, Jaxton Starr, Andrew Tejral, Christen Welk, Louis&nbsp; Whitaker, Samantha Winscot , Kadan Wright

Ogallala – Marlee Ervin, Sierra Houser, Jessie Jerome, Sydney Ribera, Logan Stephens, Gracen Tuttle

Sargent – Madison Anderson, Elsie Ottun

Sutherland – Hoyt Dancer, Taylor Dorram, Bailey Zona

William Edwards, Joshua Jedretich, Lachlan Jones, Jake Quinlivan

Anna Elliott, Maddox Shaver, Kaylee Smith, Sasha Strandberg, Cornelius Wouters

Heather Johnson&nbsp;MPCCA total of 158 students qualified for the Mid-Plains Community College Dean’s List during the 2023 fall semester.To make the list, students had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours of college-level courses and maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 – 3.89 on a 4.0 scale. The qualifiers were:NebraskaArapahoe – Josiah GoshertArnold – Hailey MyersBartley – Bruce TeterBenkelman – Klayton RinneBrady – Cooper Franzen, Dylan HamiltonBroken Bow – Paige Gibbens , Garrett Piper&nbsp;Callaway – Timothy WoodCambridge – Gunner ShiffletCulbertson – Austin Haddix, Rachel Jarecke, Ariana Pierson, Landon TinesDavid City – Kennen RobinsonElsie – Denay PelsterGering – Brylee Dean, Bryan LarsonGrant – Alyssa Briggs, Emma Klahn, Mackayla WallinHershey – Kaitlyn Hendricks, Jordyn MessersmithImperial – Gisselle Acuna Vasquez, Kathya Aragon Bustillos, Alejandra Castillo, Alejandro Mendoza Ramirez, Jensen Olsen, Yalexa Saenz NajeraIndianola – Dylan RuckerJohnstown – Briley Naprstek&nbsp;Lincoln – Hudson SundermannMaxwell – Dominic WittstruckMaywood – Ridge HastingsMcCook – Caylin Barnett, Paige Bopp, Eloy Carbajal, Emma Cushman Cabrera, Bree Donohue, Jett Gillen, Dylan Harvie, Nevayah Hust, Jacob Kerns, Nathan Lytle, Graci Nelson, Tesa Nelson, Sara Peterson, Christina Schaben, Lainey Schmidt, Abagail Seybold, Harper Stevens, Addyson Uerling, Cali Vlasin, Kaedin WaughNorth Platte – Isabella Arizona, Robert Avery, Clancy Brown, Nolan Burrell, Collin Casady, Heather Cheever-Holbrook, Dalton Clark, Olivia Compitello, Jonathan Dekleva, Abigail Dimmitt, Raegan Douglas, Austin Elsen, Gracie Epler, Cody Fattig, Seth Finstad, Lyndee Friedrich, Rachael Gallaway, Dorian Goff, Gracie Halouska, Baylee Harvey, Patrick Horton, Sydney Houchin, Jonathon Keneipp, Dylan LaVante, Sydney Letourneau, Jade Luther, Sterling Maline, Nick Marchlewski, Savannah Mauger, Gabriel Melton, Elizabeth Nielsen, Elio Nila, Trey Pierson, Sebastian Purcell, Brandi Pyzer, Jack Raby, David Rinke, Julian Rodriguez, Ainsley Schroder, Jacob Scott, Jules Serrano, Drey Smith, Brooklyn Songster, Jaxton Starr, Andrew Tejral, Christen Welk, Louis&nbsp; Whitaker, Samantha Winscot , Kadan WrightOgallala – Marlee Ervin, Sierra Houser, Jessie Jerome, Sydney Ribera, Logan Stephens, Gracen TuttleOmaha – Sam Lootens, Jackson YeagerPaxton – Dustin Clapp, Isaiah FoxSargent – Madison Anderson, Elsie OttunScottsbluff – Treyten YorkSeneca – Whitney JenningsSeward – Miriam VoehlStratton – Kylee McLainSutherland – Hoyt Dancer, Taylor Dorram, Bailey ZonaValentine – Kenneth ShelbournWallace – Mariah Gardner, Kolton HagerColoradoBroomfield – Ayana GoodwinColorado Springs – Rebecca DunnDenver – Keke SmithFrederick – Joseph VillaniGreeley – Trey SummersJulesburg – Gavin BlochowitzLamar – Fernanda Merancio ParedesLoveland – Jordan DuzenackNew Ramer – Emily JohnsonNorthglenn – Joie Rodriguez&nbsp;Sedgwick – Brittany EvansSterling – Mason Gertner, Emerie RiosYuma – Rowan TribelhornHawaiiHaiku – Koby JacobsonHoolehua – Kahiwa AugustiroWaimanalo – Eden ShimaokaKansasOberlin – Amanda CoryellOregonPendleton – Jacob AiroldiTexasSan Antonio – Hailey OrtizWyomingRiverton – Blake DaleAustraliaWilliam Edwards, Joshua Jedretich, Lachlan Jones, Jake QuinlivanCanadaAnna Elliott, Maddox Shaver, Kaylee Smith, Sasha Strandberg, Cornelius WoutersDenmarkSuzan Sisman&nbsp;SpainNoa Iglesias ChordaSwedenJesper Hallberg

 MPCC releases Fall 2023 Dean’s List

A total of 111 students qualified for the President’s List during the 2023 fall semester at Mid-Plains Community College.

To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.0 scale. The qualifiers were:

Gering - Butch Connelly, Tanner Gartner, Preston Lenoir, Ethan Prokop, Jonathan Rengler

Gothenburg – Rayden Bihlmaier, Ana Myers, Ashlyn Parrett

Imperial – Julian Juarez Gamboa, Lili Marquez, Tristan Nordhausen, Grisleydi Ortega&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

McCook – Abigail Boner, Brandon Pike, Jenicca Spencer, Robi Winder

North Platte – Ani Aten, Samantha Bales, Lu Beel, Jasmine Boo, Samantha Carlson, Kaden Cooper, David&nbsp; Cudzilo, Makala Dailey, Aubrey Ann Deterding, Lauren Franklin, Kenneth Gann, Jerry Gibson, Reagan Hagen, Katie Hinrich, Haylie Hoatson, Ignacio Jimenez, Donte' Koif, Breanna Lundgreen, Isabella Martinez, Natasha Martinez, Callie McClain, Lily Mixer, Theran Nitsch, Oluchi Nwokedi Igbokwe, Juliana Ortiz, Abel Ramos, Nelia Rivas, Meara Roberts, Sam Shultz, Elizabeth Sitorius-Johnson, Shelby Steele, Kinley Stine, Anja Tejral, Brooklyn Thompson, Jamie Tobey, Billy Tolstedt, Alonzo Torrez, Chloe Walchesky, Jada-Mae Wheeler

Sargent – Norman Edwards, Kathryn Folkers

Venango – Amanda Borges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Angela Banzet , Leif Friedrich, Michael Quick, Jason Serafinchon, Bradley Stoner

Heather Johnson&nbsp;MPCCA total of 111 students qualified for the President’s List during the 2023 fall semester at Mid-Plains Community College.To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.0 scale. The qualifiers were:NebraskaAnsley – Tyler DobbsArnold – Rio RemundAtkinson – EmiLee WalnoferBrady – Zada EarllBrule – Rylee Estrada, AJ OrthCambridge – Aidan GundersonCulbertson – Lindsey RippenFranklin – Bryanah HindalGering - Butch Connelly, Tanner Gartner, Preston Lenoir, Ethan Prokop, Jonathan RenglerGothenburg – Rayden Bihlmaier, Ana Myers, Ashlyn ParrettHalsey – Lori WarrenHayes Center – Kyler CoxHershey – Landon Hart, Abby HassettImperial – Julian Juarez Gamboa, Lili Marquez, Tristan Nordhausen, Grisleydi Ortega&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lincoln – Jackson FinderMcCook – Abigail Boner, Brandon Pike, Jenicca Spencer, Robi WinderMinatare – Nevaeh LaegerNorth Platte – Ani Aten, Samantha Bales, Lu Beel, Jasmine Boo, Samantha Carlson, Kaden Cooper, David&nbsp; Cudzilo, Makala Dailey, Aubrey Ann Deterding, Lauren Franklin, Kenneth Gann, Jerry Gibson, Reagan Hagen, Katie Hinrich, Haylie Hoatson, Ignacio Jimenez, Donte' Koif, Breanna Lundgreen, Isabella Martinez, Natasha Martinez, Callie McClain, Lily Mixer, Theran Nitsch, Oluchi Nwokedi Igbokwe, Juliana Ortiz, Abel Ramos, Nelia Rivas, Meara Roberts, Sam Shultz, Elizabeth Sitorius-Johnson, Shelby Steele, Kinley Stine, Anja Tejral, Brooklyn Thompson, Jamie Tobey, Billy Tolstedt, Alonzo Torrez, Chloe Walchesky, Jada-Mae WheelerOgallala – Jace RichterOmaha – Joseph ShepherdSargent – Norman Edwards, Kathryn FolkersScottsbluff – Jose BarriosStapleton – Talli MartinSutherland – Lauren HaddowThedford – Connor BurnsTrenton – Braydn Hutto, Jack McArthurTryon – John HallerVenango – Amanda Borges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Waverly – Jaelyn DickeColoradoHighlands Ranch – Kalyn JacksonSterling – Blake FeatherThornton – Eli Schaeffer, Audra VineWestminster – Aiden JohnsonIowaBurlington – Bryce BaezMinnesotaCrystal – Michael CooperOregonBend – Spencer OrtegaCulver – Jakob AlbertsTexasSan Antonio – Nancy Martinez-SanchezUtahRichfield – Aubrey&nbsp; GrantWashingtonChattaroy – Samantha RigglesPort Orchard – Madison SchoepflinSpokane – Cameron WoodSpokane Valley – Julie ClaytonWyomingRiverton – Nathan HutchisonTorrington – Reece HalleyArgentinaJuan Zanguitu&nbsp;AustraliaAndrew Brown, Natalie HarmataCanadaAngela Banzet , Leif Friedrich, Michael Quick, Jason Serafinchon, Bradley StonerItalyGreta BologniniSweden

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