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By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald. com   Noting that her son, Tristen, is "exceptionally happy here," Amanda Joubert is glad her son made the decision to come to Wayne State … more
The Wayne Power Drive team traveled to Motorsports Park Hastings in Hastings for the third event of the 2024 Power Drive season. Drivers competed on a one mile road course.  "On a … more
Wayne State College students Mary Helms, Arlington; Sara Lundeen, Axtell and Dylan Zoucha, Malcolm; received Ron Holt Civic Engagement Awards for the 2023-24 academic year, and Wayne citizen Mike … more
Editor's note: The following information is being provided by Jay Collier, Director of College Relations at Wayne State College in regard to changes taking place on the campus in coming days and … more
By Mike Grosz, Wayne State Sports Information Director   Last October, it was announced that Wayne State College was one of nine schools in NCAA Division II to earn a … more
With the end of the 2023-2024 school year quickly coming to an end, area high schools have announced the dates of graduation ceremonies. Wakefield Community Schools will hold graduation for this … more
The Blue Devil Power Drive team participated in the 2024 Big Red Invitational on April 20, hosted at the UNL Tractor Test Lab in Lincoln.  After a strong finish the weekend before in … more
State Nebraska Bank & Trust held its second annual Bake Off to raise money for the local Wayne Food Pantry.  Twelve bank employees prepared amazing treats, bringing in desserts daily so … more
The practice of planned giving is very much in the spirit of Nebraska’s agricultural roots. Both involve planting seeds now with the expectation of a harvest later. Perhaps that’s … more
Laurel native Betsy (Adkins) Becker, DPT, PhD, chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and program director of physical therapy in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of … more
By Aubreanna Miller editor@wayneherald.com   When 2019 Wayne High graduate Terran Sievers signed up for the national stem cell registry the second he turned eighteen, he never … more
Essynce Owens-Webb represented Nebraska and young woman wrestlers everywhere as she competed at the Twin Rivers National Duals and took home All-American Status. At the competition, Owens-Webb … more
Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on May 4 in the college’s historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. The graduate student ceremony will be … more
This year's Mid State Conference Art Show is being held at the Wayne City Auditorium.  Set up took place Tuesday morning with show being open to the public from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and … more
The Wayne High School Power Drive team traveled to I29 Speedway outside Pacific Junction, Iowa on April 12 to compete at the first Power Drive race of 2024.  "On a beautiful day for racing, … more
Dynamic jazz meets dramatic film music at the Wayne State College Jazz and String Ensembles concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building at … more
The City of Wayne Green Team presented The Recycled Read bookstore with its Zero Hero award, recognizing outstanding work in reducing, reusing, and recycling within the community of Wayne. … more
The Spring 2024 Wayne State College Honors Recital celebrates student excellence in music at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Ley Theatre, located in the Brandenburg Building. The concert is free and … more
Approximately 40 students from Wayne’s St. Mary’s Catholic School participated in Wayne State College’s Family Math, Science, & Art Night held April 9 at the school. The … more
By Aubreanna Miller editor@wayneherald.com   A short Commissioner's meeting Tuesday featured the approval of eight grant applications and two bids for the electric and heating for … more
Over 180 stargazers from all around northeast Nebraska gathered at Dreamers Place Equestrian Ranch on April 8 for an eclipse party hosted by the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network. The event … more
The Wayne State College Brass and Percussion Ensembles present a fusion of diverse music styles at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building. The … more
By Aubreanna Miller editor@wayneherald.com   The Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department (NNPHD), covering the counties of Wayne, Dixon, Cedar and Thurston, has prioritized … more
Wayne Community Schools students showcased their musical talent and dedication at the recent Pierce Honor Band event held on Saturday, April 6. This prestigious event brought together talented young … more
Nebraska State FCCLA took place April 7 - 9. Ten Wayne High School FCCLA members participated in the event this year. Aside from participating in leadership workshops and an opportunity fair, … more
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