The Gordon-Rushville High School Drama Department is proud to present their spring play to the public this upcoming weekend. “A Family Reunion to Die For” is the name of the performance and it was written by Mike and Matt Steele.

The American Legion Post 34 is pleased to announce that Bronson Freeseman of Gordon was generously sponsored by Gordon Post 34 and will join nearly 270 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State Program, June 2 - 8, 2024, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate.

The Gordon-Rushville Mustangs traveled to Alliance High School on Wednesday, April 17 for the District Music contest. When judging the competition, the competitors receive a number for their performances.

GRHS sophomore Amara Funk recently traveled to Wayne State College, to take part in Musical Theatre Honor Choir. 50 students enjoyed vocal instruction in the Ley Theatre on Wayne State Campus. The day ended with a concert, which featured the Wayne State Chamber Choir, followed by the Music Theatre Honor Choir.

The Sheridan County, Nebraska Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the County Courthouse in Rushville. Notice of the meeting was published on the county website sheridancountyne.gov. The meeting was open to the public and a ZOOM connection was also available. Present were Chairman James Krotz, and Commissioners Dan Kling and Bruce Messersmith.

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On Wednesday, April 3, Peg Gilbert presented “The Life and Drive of Mari Sandoz” to Hay Springs 4th and 5th graders. The students had read Mari Sandoz: A Wild Flower by Evelyn B.

By Liz Stewart, Center for Rural Affairs When Lori Liggett stumbled across the Center for Rural Affairs online, she was intrigued by the organization’s work and purpose. She saw that the Center was hiring and knew she wanted to become part of the team.