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In January 2023, at the Annual Conference Awards ceremony, the Nebraska Concrete Paving Association (NCPA) honored the City of Cozad Street Department with the "Best Urban Street"...

The Cozad City Council's meeting on January 22 was routine but productive. The 15-minute session included approving a liquor license for Mickies restaurant to expand its services,...

Amara Block and her husband are transforming the former Bella Italia restaurant and its adjacent property into a brewery, focusing on German and European brewing styles. Block, a ...

The Cozad Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 15 in a larger venue to accommodate a large crowd. Superintendent James Ford announced his resignation, effective at...

The Haymaker Creative District in Cozad has undertaken a project to enhance the Cozad Welcome Garden, located at the corner of 7th and E Street. The original garden, installed in ...

The Cozad Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual banquet, recognizing the dedication and hard work of its members. Awards were presented to individuals such as Lindsay...

The Cozad community bid farewell to the Band Factory building on November 1, 2023, as plans emerged to transform it into a new art gallery for the Robert Henri Museum. The locatio...

The Haymaker Creative District collaborated with Shelter Insurance, 222 Hardware, and The Front Porch Coffee Shop to organize a community event during recent snow days. Participan...

Colten Venteicher, one of the LOCAL’s owners, expresses the company's commitment to starting a paper in Cozad despite the trend of small-town newspapers shutting down. Liz Romero,...

Local businessman Jim Baldonado of the Home Agency and BHA Real Estate donated $100,000 to Cozad Community Health System (CCHS), expressing gratitude for the exceptional care he r...

The planning started in 2018, involving various committee members and businesses for support. Major sponsors included banks, foundations, hospitals, and local businesses. The c...

Senja Stephens, an elementary music teacher, organized the successful Third Annual Christmas Extravaganza in the elementary gym on Dec. 21. The event, hosted by Preston Carbaugh, ...

The "You've Been Grinched Holiday Fundraiser," organized by Creative District Coordinator Karlie Buss, achieved significant success with 57 participants, including 29 donors and 2...

At the December Board of Education meeting, Cozad bids farewell to four staff members, accepting the resignations of middle school Special Education paraprofessional Deb Klien and...

The Wilson Public Library welcomed a special visitor, the Grinch, who engaged children with a reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Dr. Seuss's timeless tale has evolved in...