Niobrara Tribune

08/15/2024

For lots of photos of the Knox County Fair, see this week's edition. Here Gunnar Nielsen, participates in the Sheep Show Saturday afternoon.

08/15/2024

Niobrara Village Board has decided to table pursuing an LB840 plan, which would allow the village to increase its local sales tax .5 percent, which could be used for a local option municipal economic development plan. Read more in this week's edition.

08/15/2024

See a picture page of the Ponca Powwow in this week's Tribune.

08/15/2024

It's back to class for Niobrara Public School students this week. Read a story about all of the excitement students will be greeted with, including the new playground, in this week's Tribune.

08/14/2024

The paper will be late this week, likely delivered on Thursday instead of Wednesday.
Sorry for the delay!
~BDC

08/08/2024

Check out the "Back to School" ad in this week's Tribune. The administrators are predicting a school year that's so bright, we're going to need shades!

08/08/2024

A brand new arena will be making its debut this weekend at the 30th Annual Ponca Powwow at Niobrara. Culture Director for the Ponca Tribe, Ricky Wright, tells details of the new arena and the powwow in this week's Tribune.

08/01/2024

A Knox County Grant Workshop was held in Niobrara recently, at the Niobrara Community Hall, with representatives from USDA Rural Development, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, and the Federal Reserve. Stacy Miller, Kelly Hanvy, and Raquel Taylor registered attendees.

07/25/2024

07/25/2024

For a full report on Niobrara's Bridge Days/NHS Alumni Weekend, photos of events, and class photos of the alumni, see this week's Tribune. Bridge Days royalty, from the left, Taylen Stark, runner -up; King, Wade Pritchett. Queen, Starlet Nielsen.

07/18/2024

Niobrara is ready for some hometown fun this weekend! Read all about it in this week’s edition!

07/18/2024

Join the Niobrara Tribune in some Social Media fun, showcasing “Niobrara” this weekend during Niobrara’s BridgeDays/NHS Alumni Weekend.
Here are the themes:
THURSDAY: Throwback Thursday. Take a stroll down memory lane in Niobrara with Throwback Thursday. Share vintage photos, memorable moments or historical tidbits that capture Niobrara’s past. Use the hashtag for each of your posts
FRIDAY: Fun Friday: Share photos of Niobrara celebrating today-the first day of the Bridge Days/NHS Alumni Weekend. Use the hashtag for each of your posts.
SATURDAY: Fun Saturday. Share photos of Niobrara celebrating the second day of the Bridge Days/NHS Alumni Weekend. Share photos of activities, and alumni activities taking place throughout the day. Use the hashtag for each of your posts.
SUNDAY: Fun Sunday. Share photos of celebration activities, or something unexpected about Niobrara that visitors might not know. Whether it’s a fun tradition, an off-the beaten path attraction or something new. Use the hashtag for each of your posts.
Click on the hashtag or type the hashtag in the Facebook search bar.

07/12/2024

Over 60 youth from Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa, played in the Tatanka Golf Club's Youth Classic High School and Junior High Boys and Girls Tournament on Tuesday, July 2. Read more in this week's Tribune.

07/08/2024

In conjunction with the Rural Confluence program Niobrara is involved with, a grant workshop will be held in Niobrara on July 22.

07/05/2024

The local Piece-Makers quilting group of Niobrara, donated more quilts to the Nebraska VFW Commander's special project. Read more in this week's Tribune.

07/04/2024

A group from Uruguay toured cattle herds in the U.S. recently, and stopped in Niobrara, at Niobrara Red Angus, on Sunday, to view the Red Angus herd. Read more in this week's Tribune.

07/03/2024

There has been a change of hands at Niobrara's Hilltop Lodge. Bob and Marilyn Janovec reflect on their years at the Hilltop Lodge; and give way to new owner, Darin Crosley. Read about it in this week's Tribune.

06/27/2024

Flood waters devastated Lazy River Acres last weekend. For a report, see this week's Tribune.

06/22/2024

More from Lazy River Acres. The new entry to the river off the road going west from the BlueMoon to the houses. The view in front of the Jerry Zuhlke house is the second photo.

06/22/2024

This is the scene at Lazy River Acres right now. Near the Blue Moon.

06/22/2024

06/20/2024

The Niobrara Community Foundation recently presented a $2,000 check to the Memories of Old Niobrara Museum. Read about it in this week's Tribune.

06/20/2024

Niobrara VFW Post 4834 Commander Don Hanzlik, was the guest speaker at the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Tree, in South Omaha. Read more in this week's Tribune.
(Tribune File Photo)

06/13/2024

Members of the Niobrara Promoters attended a meeting of the Niobrara Community Foundation on Tuesday, June 4, to present a $5,000 check. This money was a portion of the Ladies Quarter Mania event proceeds.

06/06/2024

Three U.S.S. Frank E. Evans survivors of the June 3, 1969 collision of the Evans and the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, were in Niobrara Monday to attend the Third Annual June 3 Memorial Ceremony honoring the "Lost 74." Read more in this week's Tribune.

05/31/2024

Summer events will combine for "twice the fun"

Niobrara's Bridge Days and the Niobrara High School Alumni Weekend are combining for one weekend wi...

05/30/2024

Niobrara School Board works on staffing

The Niobrara School Board, at its regular meeting, Monday, May 13, tackled staffing matters. Read m...

05/30/2024

For photos and a story about Niobrara's Memorial Day program, see this week's edition. Jim Scott of Niobrara, was the featured speaker. The program is sponsored by American Legion Post 224 and Niobrara VFW Post 4834.

05/23/2024

The N/V Cougar girls track and field team was crowned the 2024 Class D state champions at the state meet last weekend. Delani Runnels won the championship in the 3200 Meter. Read more in this week's edition.