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WAYNE COUNTY & NORTHEAST NEBRASKA’S

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Table of Contents Attraction Guide ................................ 4 Area History ....................................... 5 Cedar County .................................... 6 Dixon County..................................... 8 Wayne County ................................. 11 Health Care Services ........................ 14 Dining & Entertainment ................... 17 Parks & Recreation ...................... 18-23 Golf Courses .................................... 26 Northeast NE Attractions ............ 28-35 Hotel & Lodging .............................. 35

St. Helena Church

Schools ....................................... 36-38 Emergency Phone Numbers............. 40 Churches ......................................... 41 Area Towns ................................. 42-46 Advertisers Index ............................. 47

Maple Creek

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Mural on the Majestic Theatre in Wayne

Nissen Vineyard

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Attraction Guide Throughout this travel guide you will see these symbols connected to each city. Use them to help plan your next vacation.

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Hotel/Motel Tree City Bed & Breakfast Camping Golf Course Outfitters Fishing Nearby Lewis & Clark Attraction

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Area History

Wayne Municipal Airport 402-375-1984

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AREA HISTORY

The Settlement of Wayne County was established in the fall of 1870. The county was named for General Anthony Wayne – a Revolutionary War hero who won fame for recapturing Stone Point, N.Y. – and was affected substantially by railroad development throughout the area.

LaPorte, originally located two miles south and four miles east of Wayne, was the first county seat for Wayne County and had 300 inhabitants at its peak. After the railroad placement missed the town, settlers abandoned LaPorte and moved north to Wayne.

On December 5, 1882, the county seat was moved to Wayne. The city, named after the county it resides in, has grown from 200 people in 1884 to 5,660 in 2010. Wayne is the home of Wayne State College, which began as the Nebraska Normal College in 1891. Wayne has been recognized as a FACT (Friendliest of All College Towns) and a Tree City USA. Winside’s settlement, like Wayne, was driven by the railroad. After the railroad missed the tiny settlement of Northside, buildings were moved three miles west and one mile south to the current site of Winside. Established on June 14, 1886, the town received its name because it would eventually “win” over the old town site of Northside.

Wakefield, established in August of 1881, was named in honor of L.W. Wakefield, an engineer who worked in the surveying party on the railroad. Wakefield is presently the home of Michael Foods Inc., which is one of the top egg producers in the country.

Originally named Dunop, Hoskins was developed in 1881 when the railroad was built from Wayne to Norfolk.

The town was re-named after Clarissa Hoskins, a pioneer grain dealer from Sioux City.

Carroll was established in its present location after a railroad manager chose the site for its proximity to Deer Creek. Carroll was named in recognition of Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The community celebrated 125 years of existence in 2011.

The ghost town of Altona was founded in 1898 by two pioneers who chose the location to build a general merchandise store. The store changed owners numerous times, yet remained open until around 1970. Once the Altona Store shut down, so did a majority of the town.

Cedar County was given its name because of the large number of cedar trees present in the county. The county is the location of Laurel, which was named for W.M. Martin’s daughter Laura. Martin organized the Original Town-Site Company of Laurel.

Dixon County was settled in 1856 by an Irish Colony and named by the state legislature in honor of an early pioneer.

Dixon County is the home of Allen, Concord and Dixon.

Allen was named in honor of a pioneer who homesteaded in 1870 on the land where the town is now located. Marvin Hughitt, president of the railroad, named Concord after the Concord Bridge battlefield in Massachusetts. Dixon was named for the county in which it is located.

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CEDAR COUNTY

Cedar County Cedar County was organized in 1857 and named for its beautiful cedar trees, but the county also has ties to British royalty in its unique history. Three of the communities are named after British monarchy, including the present county seat of Hartington (Lord Hartington), and the communities of Coleridge (Lord Coleridge) and Randolph (Lord Randolph Churchill), all of whom had visited the United States around the time the town sites were established.

St. James was the first county seat when the county was established by the Territorial Legislature in 1857. The county seat was moved to St. Helena in 1869, due to that city’s large trade business, and then was moved to the central part of the county in Hartington, where it has remained since 1885.

With the Missouri River bordering the county to the north,

HARTINGTON

For more information, contact the Hartington Chamber of Commerce: chamberpres@hartel.net www.ci.hartington.ne.us

LAUREL

For more information, contact the Laurel Chamber of Commerce: 402-256-9614 • www.laurelne.com

WYNOT

For more information, contact the Village of Wynot: 402-357-2429 • www.wynotnebraska.com

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Cedar County’s history as a commerce center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was well noted. The Bow Valley Mills near St. Helena played a vital role in commerce in the area, providing flour to settlers in the region and shipping flour to settlers as far west as Montana.

The Wiseman Archeological Site is also located in Cedar County. It is the state’s largest prehistoric earthlodge community, with more than 30 lodges found in the village.

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DIXON COUNTY

Dixon County Settlers first came to Dixon County in 1856, with the county organization coming two years later by an act of the state legislature. It was a part of the Northwest Territory until the Territory of Nebraska was organized by an act of Congress in March of 1854.

Dixon County is known for its rolling hills and its abundant sandstone, limestone and clay that was used to make bricks. A number of brickyards called Dixon County home in the early years of the county, and the county also had an abundance of a variety of wood, including oak, black walnut, hickory, elm, ash and others.

Ponca, the county seat, was the site of Dixon County’s first school house, built in 1862. It also became the county

seat after a long battle between a number of cities in the county. Dixon County was originally part of Dakota County, and Dakota City was the county seat. When Dixon County was established, Ponca had the largest population of the towns in the county and was elected the county seat. It survived several elections for changing the county seat, the last coming in 1939.

ALLEN

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NEWCASTLE

For more information, contact the Newcastle Community Club: 402-692-3125.

PONCA

For more information, contact the District Court: 402-755-5604 • www.ci.ponca.ne.us

WAKEFIELD

Baseball Capital of Nebraska www.ci.wakefield.ne.us

Year Round Lodging and Activities

4 & 2 bedroom cabins available Call the park today at 402-755-2284 to book your stay!

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Adams House Museum

Ponca State Park

Wayne Senior Center

Pick up monthly Newsletter at the Center

Hours: Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Transportation: Monday-Friday • 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

410 Pearl Street, Wayne, NE • 402-375-1460 The Wayne Senior Center is a great place to renew old friendships and to make new ones. Come join us for fellowship and enjoy our friendly atmosphere. The Wayne Senior Center has many programs and services available to help improve the quality of life for senior citizens.

The Place To Be!

Home cooking made from scratch, made right here at the center.

Congregate Meals at Noon Public Transportation Service Home Delivered Meals Coffee Hour at 2:30 p.m.

Bingo, Puzzles & Games Billiards • Cards • Quilting Special Entertainment Daily Walking Program Educational Sessions Health Programs A.M. Exercise Program (FROG) • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Monthly Health Clinics Guest Speakers Community Events

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For more information, contact Wayne Area Economic Development: 402-375-2240 • www.waynene.com

College later in the century.

The city of Wayne is not only the county seat and the home of Wayne State College, but is also home of the Wayne Chicken Show, the city’s annual community-wide celebration that has received national acclaim over the years. Past winners of the annual National Cluck-Off were invited to appear on The Tonight Show when Johnny Carson and Jay Leno were hosts, and is also host to one of the largest college rugby tournaments in the country that is held every March.

WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne County was organized by a proclamation from then-Governor David Butler in 1870, and the county and its county seat were named after Revolutionary War hero Anthony Wayne, whose bold and daring planning and carrying out of his strategies inspired loyalty in his troops and friends.

Wayne County is the home of Wayne State College, a school with connections to the county that date back to its beginnings. Plans for a college here originated in the early 1870’s, but it would be 1891 before the first classes began at what was called Pile’s Nebraska Normal College. The college was taken over by the State of Nebraska in 1910 and the school’s name was changed to Nebraska Normal School at Wayne before being renamed Wayne State

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Wayne County Courthouse

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Run by the same family for ďŹ ve generations, SNB is the only bank locally-owned in Wayne.

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HEALTH CARE SERVICES

CHIROPRACTORS Herman Chiropractic Joelle Herman 1302 W 7th St Wayne, 68787 402-375-3450

MASSAGE THERAPY Logan Valley Massage Therapy Holly Wamstad, LMT 1302 W 7th St Wayne, 68787 402-375-3450

PHYSICAL THERAPY KEL Physical Therapy & Wellness 214 N Pearl St. 402-999-4564 KEL-PTwel.com

PHYSICIANS Wakefield Mercy Medical Clinic 308 Ash St. Wakefield, 68784 402-287-2267

Wayne Sport and Spine Levi Kenny 214 N. Pearl St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-3000

Back in Touch Connie Hassler, L.M.T. Shanna Rastede, L.M.T., N.C., CIMI, Doula Heidi Ankeny, L.M.T. Melody Storm, L.M.T. 115 W. 3rd St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-2373

Providence Physical Therapy 1200 Providence Rd. Wayne, 68787 402-375-7937

Laurel Mercy Medical Clinic 701 Cedar Ave. Laurel, 68745 402-256-3042

PHYSICIANS Wayne Mercy Medical Clinic Ben J. Martin, MD Mark O. McCorkindale, MD Sam Recob, MD Melissa Dobbins, MD Gary West, P.A. Anne Liska, P.A.-C Ross Hansen, P.A.-C. Diane Meyer, APRN Angela McLaughlin, DO MaKayla Garcia, APRN 615 E. 14th St. P.O. Box 450, Wayne 402-375-2500

Wisner Mercy Medical Clinic 1101 9th St. Wisner, NE 68791 402-529-3218 (If no answer at any location, call 402-375-3800)

DENTISTS Bright Smiles Family Dental Craig W. Braun 206 E. 7th St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-5522 Burrows Family Dentistry Robert W. Burrows 617 Pearl St., Suite 1 Wayne, 68787 402-375-1124 DeNaeyer Dental Practice Richard N. DeNaeyer 120 W. 2nd St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-4444 Family 1st Dental of Laurel Lesley Holloway 124 E. 2nd St. Laurel, 68745 402-256-3231 Family 1st Dental Clinic Mitchell Knudsen, DDS 401 N. Main St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-2889 Dr. Daniel L. Kaler (Orthodontist) 617 Pearl St., Suite 2 Wayne, 68787 402-375-4363 Wakefield Dental Practice James E. Bierbower 214 Main St. Wakefield, 68784 402-287-2900 HOSPITAL Providence Medical Center 1200 Providence Rd. Wayne, 68787 402-375-3800

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Health Care Services

Providence Medical Center Susan Kvols, RN, L.M.T. 1200 Providence Rd. Wayne, 68787 402-375-3800 (Ask for therapy to schedule an appointment) Serenity Therapeutic Massage 115 1/2 W. 3rd St. Wayne, 68787 402-369-4413

RETIREMENT HOME Kinship Pointe of Wayne 1500 Vintage Hill Dr. Wayne, 68787 402-375-1500

NURSING HOMES Country View Care & Rehabilitation 811 E. 14th St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-1922 Wakefield Health Care Center 306 Ash St. Wakefield, 68784 402-287-2244 Hillcrest Care Center & Assisted Living 702 Cedar St. Laurel, 68745 402-256-3961 OPTOMETRISTS Magnuson-Hopkins Eye Care Scott Ronhovde Joshua J. Hopkins Rachael Gilliland 1112 W 7th St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-5160 Wayne EyeCare Benjamin Uhl Tyler Lefber 313 N. Main St. Wayne, 68787 402-375-2020

BURROWS FAMILY DENTISTRY Preventative Family Dentistry

Rob W. Burrows, D.D.S. 617 Pearl St., Suite 1 • Wayne, NE • 402-375-1124

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BACK ROW: Ross Hansen, PA-C, Sam Recob, MD, Gary West, PA-C, Mark McCorkindale, MD, Ben Martin, MD FRONT ROW: Diane Meyer, APRN, Makayla Garcia, APRN, Melissa Dobbins, DO, Angela McLaughlin, DO, Bonnie Vrbicky, PA-C, Jill Belt, LIMHP

LAUREL 218 E. 2nd Street 402-256-3042

WAKEFIELD 301 E. 7th Street 402-287-2267

WAYNE 615 E. 14th Street 402-375-2500

WISNER 1101 9th Street 402-529-3218

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HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Our family medicine providers are focused on getting you well and keeping you well. And if you need more specialized care, we’re connected to specialists and surgeons who can care for you right here. Plus, our mental health professional provides comprehensive outpatient treatment in a safe environment in Laurel, Wakefield and Wayne.

Providence Outpatient Clinic 402-375-7953 Providence Community Pharmacy 402-375-8862 803 Providence Road Suite 101 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-2pm Providence Therapy Services Physical • Occupational • Speech Wayne 402-375-7937 Laurel 402-256-9551 Wakefield 402-287-1005 Providence Wellness Center 402-375-7927 Hours: Mon-Thurs 5am-10pm • Fri 5am-7pm Sat 8am-3pm • Sun Noon-6pm

1200 Providence Road • Wayne 402-375-3800

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Dining & Entertainment WAYNE {68787} 4th Jug 1001 E. 7th St. 402-833-1414

WAYNE {68787} Pac ‘N’ Save Deli 1115 W. 7th St. 402-375-1202

DIXON {68732} Euni’s Palace 212 2nd St. 402-584-9309

Blue Cat Gallery & Studio 114 W. 3rd St. 402-454-5144

Pizza Hut 901 E. 7th St. 402-375-2540

HOSKINS {68740} Wheeler's Bar & Grill 108 S. Main St. 402-565-4283

Broken Antler 111 E. 3rd St. 402-375-9990

LAUREL {68745} Claramont/ Knuckleheadz 117 E. 2nd St. 402-256-8120 The Corner Mart 210 N. Hwy. 20 402-256-3165 The Dairy Barn 204 S. Hwy. 20 402-256-9540 The Saloon Too 102 E. 2nd St. 402-256-3105 WAKEFIELD {68784} Countyline Dining 311 Main St. 402-287-9021 Cubby's/ Godfather Pizza 206 Oak St. 402-287-9082 La Michoacana 108 Main St. 402-287-2952 Sidelines Bar & Grille 206 Main St. 402-287-2957 The Little Red Hen Theatre 316 Main St. 402-287-2818

Casey's 407 E. 7th St. 402-375-4837 The Table Coffee House 203 Main St. 402-369-3479 Dairy Queen 7th and Main St. 402-375-1404 Daylight Donuts 603 N. Main St. 402-375-4151 Fiesta Brava 117 Main St. 402-833-0090 Geno’s Steakhouse 121 W. 1st St. 402-375-4774 The Birch Room 2611 N. Hwy. 15 402-833-1801 Godfather's Pizza 106 S. Main St. 402-833-5077 Magic Wok 117 W. 3rd St. 402-833-1700

Quality Foods Deli 517 Dearborn St. 402-375-1540 Rain Tree Liquors 421 Main St. 402-375-2090 Runza 618 E. 7th St. 402-375-2414 Subway 215 E. 7th St. 402-375-5644 Tacos & More 509 Dearborn St. 402-375-4347

Vel’s Bakery

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 6:00 am to Noon •Donuts •Bread •Rolls •Cookies •Decorated Cakes Serving Hot Breakfast Until 10 a.m.

Vel’s Catering Serving Full Meals!

Parties • Weddings

Catering to all sizes of groups

Meats of all kinds, serving to buffet style

402-375-2088 309 Main Street

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CARROLL {68723} Rooster's 517 Main St. 402-585-4340

Udder Delights 209 E. 7th St. 402-375-1855 Vel’s Bakery 309 Main St. 402-375-2088 Wayne East 1330 E. 7th St. 402-375-1449 White Dog Pub 102 Main St. 402-375-9958 Wildcat Lanes 1221 N. Lincoln St. 402-375-3390

The Max 109 Main St. 402-375-9817

WINSIDE {68790} Fugglies Bar 414 Main St. 402-286-4040

McDonald’s 607 Tomar Dr. 402-375-3923

Jensen’s AK Cafe 323 Main St. 402-286-4300

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Parks & Recreation

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John G. Neihardt State Historical Site The John G. Neihardt Center is located on the property occupied by John Neihardt when he lived and worked in Bancroft.

In the early 1960s, the house in which he lived no longer existed; the only structure remaining on the property was a small outbuilding used by Neihardt as a study.

The Center, dedicated Aug. 1, 1976, was constructed for the study and preservation of the works of John G. Neihardt.

The memorial room repeats the symbolism of the Hoop of the World and chronicles Neihardt’s life, works and the times in which he lived. Videotapes allow the visitor to see and listen to the poet, and a research library offers scholars the opportunity to examine works by and about the poet, including copies of Neihardt’s manuscripts and his critical essays. The Center also houses a smaller meeting room and administrative offices.

The Neihardt Center, now under the management of the John G. Neihardt Foundation, is a branch museum of the Nebraska State Historical Society.

Center hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Sundays, 1:30-5 p.m.

Winter Hours: December-February, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

John G. Neihardt Study

Call ahead for holiday hours; large groups by appointment.

Phone: 402-648-3388 or 1-888-777-4667 E-mail: neihardt@gpcom.net Wayne Area Izaak Walton League The Wayne Area Izaak Walton League recently completed a major portion of the restoration project at the local recreation area.

The Izaak Walton recreational area is located 2 miles west and 4 1/2 miles north on the east side of the road.

For those wanting to join, memberships are available.

“We encourage our members to use the area for fishing, camping, family outings/picnicking, and walking. Dogs are welcome. Hunting is not permitted.

The campground area has grills, covered eating areas, a playground area for children, large fire pit, and a rest room facility. The grounds are mowed regularly and the area is close to Wayne which presents an alternate option for those not wanting to travel far to be in the outdoors,” said Wayne Izaak Walton President Erin Eilers.

Work that has been completed on the restoration project includes dredging and deepening of the north and east sides of the lake which will improve fishing and reduce moss. In addition an aeration system is in the process of being set up to help sustain fish during low oxygen times of the year and minimize moss

Maple Creek Recreation Area The Maple Creek Recreation Area, just northwest of Leigh, NE, is the place to be this summer! The project is owned and operated by the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD). The dam was constructed

by Pruss Excavation of Dodge and is approximately 50 feet tall and located immediately west of Leigh – impounding the West Fork of Maple Creek, north of the Colfax County fairgrounds. The project provides flood protection for the fairgrounds below the dam, including property owners on the south side of Leigh, and downstream bridges and landowners along the West Fork of Maple Creek.

The multi-purpose project provides flood control as well as recreation. The area provides fishing, swimming, picnicking, hunting, natural areas, and trails. The 160-acre reservoir is split by Highway 91 with the main pool lying between the highway and the Colfax County fairgrounds. Highway 91 was raised approximately 12 feet above the lake which created a sediment retention/wetland area to provide good water quality and to extend the life of the lake. Other recreation components of the project include: a 50-pad RV campground, tent camping, playground, shower house, swimming beach, no-wake boating, and a hiking/biking trail with a bridge that extends across the lake. Recreation Area Superintendent, Leonard Boryca, said, “The hiking/

biking trail also offers a box culvert which allows walkers/bikers to cross under Highway 91, providing safe access to both parts of the 557-acre recreation area.”

Fishing is also popular at the lake. Boryca continued, “The lake is stocked by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission with largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Stream improvements were also part of the project, providing fish habitat in the stream above the reservoir and other in-lake fish habitat improvements as well as upland and wetland wildlife habitat.”

Boryca added, “Habitat tree plantings were started before the area opened, and new plantings are added each year to increase shade. It’s a new area, but it’s blossoming into a beautiful place for people who love the outdoors.”

The Maple Creek Recreation Area was part of the original Maple Creek Watershed project. In 2000, the Village Board of Leigh requested that the LENRD reconsider this structure. Feasibility studies by Olsson Associates were favorable and funding was obtained from the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources through the Nebraska Resources Development Fund, from the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission through the Motorboat Access Fund, from the Nebraska Department of Roads for Highway 91, and from the LENRD. After 10 years of planning, the LENRD opened the area to the public in the spring of 2011. Contact the LENRD for more information or visit their website at: www.lenrd.org and subscribe to their monthly email list.

The LENRD serves all or parts of 15-counties in northeast Nebraska. Visit the LENRD website to sign up for monthly emails from the district. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. Protecting Lives, Protecting Property, Protecting the Future www.lenrd.org Maskenthine Lake The Maskenthine Lake Recreation Area is located 10 miles east of Norfolk, Nebraska in the rolling hills of north-central Stanton County.

Constructed in 1976, the dam provides flood control for the town of Stanton, one and one-half miles south of the lake. The area is approximately 730 acres in size, including the 100 acre lake, which provides many recreational activities to the public.

The area opened to the public in 1979.

The lake is a popular fishery in the district, and is stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Other recreational activities include hunting, boating, picnicking, hiking, disc golf, camping and swimming.

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buildup. Fish have been restocked.

Board members continue to monitor fish numbers and add other species. In an effort to increase fish numbers, the group implemented a total catch and release of all fish.

The annual Kids Fishing Derby is held here, which area youth always enjoy participating in.

Much of the grounds area has been leveled. A boat ramp has been added to the lake. The entry road has been graveled and concrete around the buildings has been added.

“We would like to thank all who have donated money and their time to help see that this restoration project comes closer to completion. Future projects we hope to complete as funds permit include additional dredging on the south and west sides of the lake, improving the rest room facility, painting of the club house, and tree planting,” said Scott Brummond, a member of the Izaak Walton group.

Meetings are held the first Monday of every month for those interested. Memberships are sold at Select Appliance on Main Street, Wayne.

For more information, call Scott Brummond (402375-0747) or Erin Eilers (402-375-2359).

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An arboretum has been established on the east side of the lake. Other tree plantings and windbreaks are located throughout the area. No park permit or fee is required for entrance.

Dam and Reservoir-The flood control structure on the south end of the lake is a 1,500 foot long earth dam. The 53 foot high structure was the first project in the state of Nebraska funded by the Resources Development Fund that is administered by the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission. The permanent pool storage of the reservoir is 927.5 acrefeet, whereas the flood storage is 2,551 acre-feet.

Almost 6,000 acres drain into the lake.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission manages the Maskenthine fishery.

Northern pike, walleye and channel catfish are stocked annually. Other species present in the lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, black bullhead and yellow perch.

Boating is allowed in most areas of the lake although a five mph no wake regulation is enforced. The boat ramp is on the west side of the lake.

A sand swimming beach is a popular gathering site on the southwest end of the lake.

A handicapped accessible fishing pier is located south of the swimming beach. The water is 18 feet deep off the southeast corner of the pier for added fishing enjoyment.

A shower house is also available for Maskenthine campers. It is handicapped accessible with shower stalls, sinks and rest rooms.

A 32 pad camper area with electrical hookups was constructed in 1989 near the swimming beach.

Hunting is allowed throughout the area except within 200 yards of any building, campground, boat ramp, parking area, swimming beach, picnic area, or where prohibited by signs. Species that can be found in the area include: whitetail deer, pheasant, cotton tail rabbit, squirrel, mourning dove, bobwhite quail and migratory waterfowl.

Willow Creek Willow Creek State Recreation Area is located 1 1/2 miles southwest of Pierce. It covers some 1600 acres including a 700 acre flood-control reservoir.

The area opened to the public in 1984. The $5.2 million flood control project was built by the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District with cost-sharing from the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission.

The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District owns the State Recreation Area, and it is managed by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.

Picnickers will find shelters along with an ample

Willow Creek State Recreation Area supply of tables and fire grates. A three-mile hiking and horseback trail winds through the area. A ninemile hiking and horseback trail winds through the area, around the lake and into Pierce.

Park roads may also be used by horseback riders.

Come winter, roads and the lake surface (ice permitting) are open to snowmobilers. There is a designated swimming beach, but swimming is unsupervised.

All camping reservations are first-come, first-served, and stays are limited to 14 days. There are 100 pads with 64 electrical hookups. The modern shower house has laundry facilities and there is a dump station.

Fees are charged for camping, with an additional cost for electricity. Campers are asked to self-register on arrival and deposit the appropriate fee in the drop box. Drinking water and vault toilets are available at the campground.

The main body of the lake is open to all boating and water skiing while the wooded west end is restricted to five mph, wakeless boating. Anglers will find crappie, bluegill, bass, catfish, walleye, northern pike, tiger musky and bullheads. The deepest point of the lake measures 35 feet in depth.

Parts of the area are open to hunting, in season, beginning the first Tuesday after Labor Day. Species available include: pheasant, quail, mourning dove, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of waterfowl. Deer hunting

Powder Creek Wildlife Area Powder Creek Project, a flood control dam and special use area managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Wildlife Division is located 6 miles west of Ponca. The project was sponsored by the Lewis & Clark NRD with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This is the largest structure of the 50 structures in the Aowa Creek Watershed project. The dam is 1600 feet long and 50 feet high across Powder Creek, a tributary to Aowa Creek.

The construction was completed in December 2003 and the lake was full by April of 2004. The dam controls drainage off of 7636 acres and reduces flooding risk to farms, roads, and the community of Ponca by controlling 21 percent of the entire Aowa Creek Watershed runoff.

Funding for the project was provided federally by NRCS, along with state funding from the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, Nebraska Game and Parks and the Nebraska Environmental Trust lottery funds and the Lewis & Clark NRD. Current recreational features of the area include primitive camping with picnic table and fire ring, 4 ADA accessible rest rooms, 2 boat ramps, fishing, hunting and ADA approved picnic shelters. The 110 acre lake is stocked with blue gill, bass, walleye, northern pike and catfish with ADA access to the lake via a jetty and large fishing pier.

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is allowed, but is restricted to archery, muzzleloader or shotgun slug only.

Rifles and handguns may not be used in the area.

There are also numerous bird species in the area for bird watchers.

The Willow Creek Recreational Trail runs from the swimming beach into Pierce; and currently the loop runs around the entire lake, a total of 9.5 miles.

The roads throughout the area were paved during the summer of 2009.

A current Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles at Willow Creek. Permits and other goods and services are available in nearby Pierce or from any Nebraska hunting/fishing permit dealer.

Pets are permitted but they must be kept on a leash.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Vehicles must remain on roadways.

To the north and east are Niobrara and Ponca State parks and Lewis and Clark Lake. These all have modern campgrounds, picnicking and other facilities.

Cabin lodging is available at Niobrara and Ponca.

Both parks have swimming pools.

About a half hour to the northwest is Grove Lake State Wildlife Area and Trout Rearing Station.

One of the few trout streams in Northeast Nebraska crosses the area.

A few miles north and west of Grove Lake is Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park where visitors can watch ongoing excavations of prehistoric animals preserved under layers of volcanic ash deposited eons ago.

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Ponca State Park Both the Ponca State Park and the town of Ponca were named after the Ponca Indian Tribe who lived in this area.

Ponca State Park was established in 1934 and is one of the oldest state parks in Nebraska. It is located two miles from Ponca, in northeast Nebraska, just off the Scenic Byway 12 on Spur 26E. Community and area support, sparked by the Ponca American Legion Post 117 led to the purchase and eventual donation of 220 acres of land north of Ponca for the park to the state. Over 2,000 people were in attendance at the park dedication on July 31, 1934.

Gov. Charles W. Bryan was keynote speaker at the event.

In July, 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up camp at Ponca State Park and developed the area. Soon afterwards, 225 men (Company 2736) set up camp and built 13 buildings including barracks, a hospital, a mess hall, a recreation hall and garages.

The group was there a year and a half, building the roads, trails, guardrails, footbridges and two stone shelter houses, most of which exist to this day.

Much of the Missouri River in this area is still in its natural state, so people can get a feel for what Lewis and Clark experienced when they passed through more than 200 years ago, (Aug. 22, 1804) on their journey up the Missouri River to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

Some of the features available at Ponca State Park: Modern lodging - 15 two-bedroom cabins, as well as 14 rustic cabins tucked in wooded areas of the park. The two-bedroom cabins include air conditioning, cable TV, wireless internet and a covered patio and deck with a grill. The rustic cabins include air conditioning, bathroom, TV, kitchen and two bedrooms. A total of 14 two-bedroom furnished housekeeping cabins are also available.

Camping - 72 paved pads with electrical hookups, 20 non-pad electrical riverfront campsites and over 60 primitive campsites. New Lewis and Clark campsite, located on the newly acquired North Addition, is available for group reservations.

Activities - 20 miles of trails, basketball and sand volleyball courts, Highland Oaks 9-hole public golf course, swimming pool, boat ramp for boating, fishing, archery courses, annual Hallowfest (“haunted” hayrack rides, runs the first two weekends in October), cookouts (held on holiday weekends as well as other special events), naturalist programs (held Memorial Day - Labor Day weekend), cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding.

Education Center - Three reservable conference

rooms, library area with fireplace and a kitchen, exhibits, gift shop, and receptionist area.

Ponca State Park has completed a mock Lewis and Clark encampment that will be available for rent to organized groups such as scouts, churches, 4-H, etc.

This educational campsite features two large wall tents (officer’s tents) along with 10 small wedge tents all setup in an early 1800’s military style encampment.

The Missouri National Recreational River Resource and Education Center, just inside the entrance of the park, was built in 2003. The building includes a conference and meeting facility for up to 250 people in three partitioned rooms.

Two “green” four-bedroom cabins with straw insulation are at the park, and there are plans for more in the future. A total of 28 new cabins are expected to be added in the next few years. These are year-round cabins, with fireplaces, wireless internet and more.

Three years ago, the first of 17 large cabins opened.

A dozen of the four-season mini lodges were recently completed and are also available for rent.

People have enjoyed the natural beauty of Ponca State Park and the surrounding area for many years.

A current Nebraska park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering the park, which is available at the park office.

For more details, call 402-755-2284 or email: ponca@ ngpc.state.ne.us. For more information on State Parks go to: www.outdoornebraska.org.

Gavin’s Point Dam Construction began on Gavins Point Dam in 1952 and was completed in 1957 at a cost of $51 million. It is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pick-Sloan Project.

The last of six dams in the upper Missouri River main stem system, water released from upstream reservoirs is stored there for production of hydroelectric power.

The dam also controls flows on the open river to St. Louis, Mo, enhancing navigation and minimizing bank erosion.

Power plant tours are given Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Special tours can be scheduled by calling 402-667-2546.

Nebraska’s second largest lake, Lewis and Clark straddles the state’s northeast border with South Dakota and is located about seven miles north of Crofton on Neb. Hwy 121. The lake stretches for some 35 miles at maximum pool, with 90 miles of shoreline.

Maximum depth is 45 feet. It draws its name from the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the members of which camped nearby on their epic journey.

Pigeon/Jones Creek Reservoir Ground breaking for the construction of the Pigeon/ Jones Creek Watershed Site 15 reservoir for flood control and recreation near Hubbard took place on June 7, 2012.

Construction of the reservoir and downstream levee work is part of a comprehensive watershed plan that will provide flood control, recreation, erosion control, sediment control and grade stabilization benefits in the 20,316 acre Pigeon/Jones Creek Watershed in

Dakota County. Future recreational opportunities at this 750 acre park with a 226 acre lake will include “no wake” boating, fishing, 5 miles of hiking and biking trails, 10 miles of equestrian trails, mountain biking trails, separate RV campgrounds, equestrian campgrounds and tent campgrounds.

Hole In The Rock Recreation Area/Big Elk Park Located three miles north of Macy, Hole In The Rock Recreation Area and Big Elk Park offers camping areas and 21 miles of trails for horseback riding and ATV’s.

Hunting and fishing is allowed with tribal permits. – 402-837-4389 or 402-837-5301 – www.rezhunter.com Pelican Point State Recreation Area Located eight miles northeast of Tekamah, Pelican Point State Recreation Area has Missouri River access with six campsites and a boat and dock ramp. Park permit is required, no electrical services are available.

– 402-374-1727 – outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks/ guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=223 Summit Lake State Recreation Area Located 3 miles west of Tekamah on Nebraska Highway 32 and 1 1/2 miles south. Open year-round.

Boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, picknicking and camping are available. State park permit is required.

– 402-374-1727 – outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks/ guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=247

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PARKS & RECREATION

This Nebraska Game and Parks Commission state recreation area includes five areas on the south side of the lake – Weigand-Burbach, Miller Creek, Bloomfield, South Shore and Deep Water. Niobrara State Park is located upstream near the confluence of the Missouri and Niobrara rivers. Bazile Creek Wildlife Management Area is near the river about midway between the upper lake and the Niobrara park.

Development on the recreation area began in 1957, not long after the dam was closed.

In 1997, a complete overhaul of the WeigandBurbach area was completed at a cost of some $3 million. The Weigand area has electric campsites with dump station, boat ramp, marina, group picnic shelter and beach.

For further information, contact Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area, 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE 68730-3290, Phone: 402-388-4169 or e-mail: lcsra@ ngpc.state.ne.us

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Golf Courses BATTLE CREEK – Evergreen Hill Golf Course, 3 miles S. of Battle Creek on Nebraska Hwy 121, (402) 675-5004 BEEMER – Indian Trails Country Club, 1128 River Rd., (402) 528-3404, info@indiantrailsclub.com, www.indiantrailsclub.com

GOLF COURSES

CREIGHTON – Creighton Country Club, Jct. Nebraska Hwy 59 and Hwy 13, (402) 358-3565 CROFTON – Lakeview Golf Course, 9 miles N of Crofton on Nebraska Hwy 121, (402) 388-4552 DAKOTA CITY – Old Dane Golf Club, 466 Hwy 35, (402) 987-1100 HARTINGTON – Hartington Golf Club, 101 E. Felber St., (402) 254-7312, golfcourse@hartel.net LAUREL – Cedarview Country Club, 101 Calcavecchia Dr., (402) 256-3184, andersondave69@hotmail.com MADISON – Taylor Creek Golf Course, 114 Taylor Creek Rd., (402) 454-3925 NEWMAN GROVE – Shell Creek Valley Golf Course, 315 N. 4th St., (402) 447-6364 NIOBRARA – Niobrara Valley Golf Course, 701 Elm St., (402) 857-3412 NIOBRARA – Takanka Golf Club, 53138 Hwy 12, (402) 857-3504 NORFOLK – Eldorado Hills Golf Club, 1227 Eldorado Rd., (402) 371-1453, eldorado@cableone.net, www.eldogolf.com NORFOLK – Fair Play Golf Course, 55472 837 Rd., (402) 371-9877, info@fairplaygolfcourse.com, www.fairplaygolfcourse.com NORFOLK – Kelly’s Country Club, 9601 W. Norfolk Ave., (402) 371-9959 NORFOLK – Norfolk Country Club, 1700 N. Riverside Blvd., (402) 379-1188, www.norfolkcountryclub.biz OAKLAND – Oakland Golf Club, 100 N. Parsons Ave., (402) 685-5339, oaklandgolfclub@huntel.net PENDER – Twin Creeks Golf Course, N. Nebraska Hwy 9, (402) 385-2376 PIERCE – Pierce Community Golf Course, 1 mile W of Pierce on Nebraska Hwy 13, (402) 329-4790, pcgolf@ptcnet.net PLAINVIEW – Plainview Country Club, 53230 865th Rd., (402) 582-3445 PONCA – Highland Oaks, Ponca State Park, (402) 755-4222, www.highlandoaksgolf.com RANDOLPH – Randolph Golf Course, 209 W. Wayne, (402) 337-1405 SOUTH SIOUX CITY – Covington Links, 497 Golf Rd., (402) 494-9841, johnsongcb@aol.com SOUTH SIOUX CITY – South Ridge Golf Course, 618 W. 29th St., (402) 494-4323, southridgedome@aol.com STANTON – Elkhorn Acres, 56611 Golf Course Rd., (402) 439-2191 TEKAMAH – Northridge Country Club, 3398 County Rd., H, (402) 374-2661 WAKEFIELD – Logan Valley Golf Club, 58472 858th Rd., (402) 287-2343 WAUSA – Rolling Hills Country Club, 87414 544th Ave., (402) 586-2507

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WAYNE – Wayne Country Club, 302 E. 21st St., (402) 375-1152, www.waynecountryclub.org

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Wayne Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course located one mile north of Wayne on Highway 15. The course is available for individual play, tournaments and outings.

The club-house has a snack bar and pro shop on the lower level with a large meeting room and kitchen on the upper level.

The course is a par 72 and measures 6,407 yards from the blue tees. There are many challenging holes on the course with #11 chosen by the Nebraska Golf Association as one of the 18 most challenging holes in the state.

Meeting Facilities The Club has a large, open-air deck for outside meetings gatherings or concerts. The upper level of the clubhouse is available for indoor activities, weddings, reunions, meetings, etc.

You will have a memorable golf experience at the Wayne Country Club.

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Northeast Nebraska Attractions

NIOBRARA – KSK Big Game Outfitters Located at the Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch along the Niobrara River Valley, includes densely covered hills and canyons with lodging and meat processing for hunters. – Seasonal from September to December – (402) 394-7532 – www.kskbiggameoutfitters.com

– Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail is a 195mile hiking/biking nature trail that runs through 15 communities between Norfolk and Valentine. Trail is open 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset – www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks/pdf/ cowboytrail.pdf

STANTON – Cedar Valley Hunt Club 57088 832 Rd., Stanton – Seasonal from September through March – Offers year-round dog training, hunting and game farm access, a shooting range, hunting guide service, upland and big game hunting, and bird cleaning. – (402) 439-5400 – www. cedarvalleyhuntclub.com

CENTER – Deer Creek Timber Hunting and Lodging 8 1/2 miles north of Creighton and 1 1/2 miles southeast – A wonderful year-round nature retreat in a working farm setting. Fall turkey hunting is available, along with hiking, hayrack rides, wildlife viewing and other activities. – 402-288-4461 for more information

DAKOTA CITY – Cottonwood Cove Park 1300 Hickory, Dakota City – Located on the banks of the Missouri River, this 1804 campsite is where Lewis and Clark met with American Indians. – Camping available, shelters and playground, handicap accessible, smoking allowed in designated areas. – www.dakotacity.net NORFOLK – Cowboy Trail Eastern trailhead in Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Norfolk

NIOBRARA – Hunting Shack Outfitters Call 402-229-3283 for location – Season dates yearround – Located near the Missouri River, the Christianbased facility includes a hunting guide service, kayaking, canoeing, bird-viewing opportunities and a variety of hunting and fishing options.

DAKOTA CITY – Lewis and Clark Wayside 200 River Rd., Dakota City – The Lewis and Clark

The Lower Elkhorn Natural The LENRD is proud of its major accomplishments in preserving Resources District (LENRD) northeast Nebraska’s natural resources. Some of the district’s serves individuals in all or parts accomplishments over the past 48 years of dedicated service include: • Maskenthine Lake Recreation Area, Stanton of 15 counties in northeast • Willow Creek State Recreation Area, Pierce Nebraska.

The mission of • Maple Creek Recreation Area, Leigh the LENRD is to protect our • Construction of Logan East Rural Water System natural resources and strive • Construction of Wau-Col Regional Water System to improve them for each and • Distribution of over 4 million trees every Nebraskan. Water, soil and • Provide cost-share assistance for some construction work wildlife are vital to the people • 72 road structures to replace county bridges of our fine state. The NRDs are • Decommissioned hundreds of abandoned wells here to help sustain and nurture • An approved groundwater management plan in place our environment for generations • Groundwater monitoring and quality sampling programs to come.

• Educational assistance to schools and other groups • Community recreation projects • Wildlife habitat improvement programs

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Protecting Lives • Protecting Property • Protecting the Future

1508 Square Turn Boulevard, Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-7313 • www.lenrd.org

Expedition took more than 1,100 fish in two days at this encampment. Native perennials and grasses are located here at the site of the longest encampment of the expedition. – 402-987-3448 – www.dakotacity. net

TEKAMAH – Riverfront Hunt Club 4800 County Road E – Seasonal dates – Hunting guide service with fully guided snow goose hunts from heated pit blinds. – 402-374-2582 – www. riverfronthuntclub.com

WYNOT – Missouri River Tours 3 miles north, 2 miles east and 1 mile north of Wynot – Canoe along the Missouri River and enjoy plenty of adventures along the Lewis and Clark Trail.

Seasonal from April to December with hunting, canoeing, boat rental, bird viewing and fishing, hunting and hiking guide services. – 402-985-2216 NIOBRARA – Niobrara Adventures 88772 Highway 14, Niobrara – Free shuttle service with airboat rides along the Missouri River and 4-wheel drive tours in the Verdigre Valley. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, tubing and more. Seasonal from May to October, weather permitting. Reservations required. – 402-841-4190 – www.niobraraadventures. com MACY – Omaha Indian Reservation Omaha’s annual powwow is held here in August.

A mural celebrating the contributions made by Omaha women can be seen near the junction of U.S. Highway 75 and Nebraska Highway 94. – 402-8375391 TEKAMAH – Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club & Kennel 3097 County Road O – Seasonal dates year-round – Offers hunting and game farm access, a shooting range, hunting guide service and waterfowl, big game and upland game hunting. – 402-374-1765 – www.pheasantbonanza.com WALTHILL – Racks Unlimited 1 mile south of junction of U.S. Highway 77 and Nebraska Highway 94 – On-site lodging, hunting options available, both guided and unguided.

Shooting range also available. Affiliated with Pheasants Forever and North America Hunting Club.

– 402-846-5012 – www.racksunlimited.net

NIOBRARA – Swanson Hunting Acres 89054 519 Ave. – One of the state’s oldest and largest hunting preserves. Pheasant hunting is available here. Hunting lodge features 11 rooms with full baths and sleeps 23. Seasonal hunting from September through March, lodge open year-round.

– 402-857-3794 – www.swansonhuntingacres.com NEWCASTLE – Turkey Creek Ranch 5 miles northwest of Newcastle – Stagecoach rides and Kawasaki Mule tours available. A fully furnished cabin and private camping area. Hunting access with bird-viewing and hiking guide services and horseback riding. – 402-355-2614 – www. turkeycreekne.com

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CROFTON – Missouri National Recreational River Numerous overlooks and access points to experience the scenic Missouri River. The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center (402-667-2546) is the primary visitor contact point. Interpretive exhibits are available at Niobrara State Park and Ponca State Park.

WINNEBAGO – Angel DeCora Museum and Research Center 601 E. College Drive, Winnebago – Named in honor of the first Winnebago woman to attend college, DeCora was known for her artistic skills and musical talent. She won several honors for her work and taught her skills to other American Indians.

A variety of artifacts, dolls, paintings and other Winnebago Tribe items. Facility is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. – 402878-3313 NEWCASTLE – Annie’s Dig 88642 586 Ave. – Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Archeological excavation site with arrowheads, pottery and other unearthed items.

Open by appointment only. Call 402-355-2699.

HOMER – Combs School West of the O’Connor House – The Combs School

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was erected in 1857 at Omadi. When the Missouri River began to undermine the town, the school was moved south of Homer on property that was owned by the Burlington railroad. The school was moved again when the railroad was built, and in 1976 was moved to its present location. – Open by appointment – 402-698-2538 – www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety. com

Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or by appointment. – 402287-2355 or 402-287-2362 – www.wakefieldheritage. org

CROFTON – Corps of Discovery Welcome Center 89705 U.S. Highway 81 – Scenic view of the Missouri River Valley open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the rest of the year. Bird-watching areas, hiking trail, historical marker and a gift shop with regionally-made items. – 402667-6557 – www.corpsofdiscoverywelcomecenter. net

WINNEBAGO – Winnebago Indian Reservation Homecoming/Powwow is held the last full weekend in July at the Scenic Veterans Memorial Park on U.S. Highway 75. Tribal buffalo herd pasture is located north of town. – www.winnebagotribe.com

CREIGHTON – Creighton Historical Center 716 Main St. – Variety of historical items on display.

Open year-round, Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m.5 p.m., or by appointment. – 402-358-3377 – www. creighton.org ALLEN – Dixon County Museum 225 S. Clark St. – Household items, farming artifacts and railroad history information of Dixon County. Genealogy files and atlas files going back to 1892. Open June through August, Sundays 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. – 402-287-2885 – www. visitdixoncounty.org WAKEFIELD – Graves Library Museum 206 W 3rd. St. – Home of the Russ Marshall antique wrench collection. Constructed in 1915 by Philo Graves and established as the Graves Public Library as a memorial to his son, Jay. Open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., or by appointment. – 402-369-2444 or 402-287-2355 – www.wakefieldheritage.org PENDER – Heritage Museum of Thurston County 500 Ivan St. – 1905 prairie home, open Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 1-4 p.m. – 402-922-0289 or 402385-3248

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WAKEFIELD – Historic Chicago and Northwestern Depot Museum 101 East 1st St. – Constructed in 1925, this passenger depot was a hub of the community during its heyday. It has been restored to its original grandeur and hosts area memorabilia from the late 1800’s to the present. A 1920’s-era Vollmer player piano is on display, along with telegraph equipment and a freight room with eight moving trains. Open

PENDER – Veterans Memorial Park 614 Main St. – Gathering place to thank, honor and celebrate the lives of those who have served and are still serving our country. – 402-385-2235

WEST POINT – West Point Community Theatre 237 N. Main St. – Historic 1911 theatre has been newly restored and hosts live productions, performances, special events and movies. Tours are available. Call 402-375-2250 – www.westpointcommunitytheatre. org VERDIGRE – Verdigre Heritage Museum Downtown Verdigre – Four buildings, including grist mill and jail. Open by appointment – 402-6552292 SANTEE – Santee Indian Reservation Home of the Santee Sioux since 1868, where a powwow is held the third weekend in June. Prior to that, it was home to the Ponca, who lived there since earliest recorded time. – 402-857-2302 NIOBRARA – Ponca Tribal Museum 88915 521 Ave. – Located near the village of Niobrara, the museum displays Ponca history, American Indian artwork and pictures from the tribal archives. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – 402-857-3519 – www.poncatribe-ne.org PLAINVIEW – Plainview Historical Society Depot Museum Brick depot building was constructed in 1880 by the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad. Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic places, and has a variety of artifacts from the town’s history on display. Open May 1 through Labor Day, Tuesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m., or by appointment. – 402-582-4699 – www.plvwtelco.net/ plainview_historical_society.htm WAYNE – Wayne State College Arboretum & Fred G. Dale Planetarium 1111 Main St. – Planetarium is located in Carhart Science Building, call for showtimes at 402-375-

7343. Arboretum includes herb garden, nature center, Wildcat Trail, Willow Bowl trail and hundreds of varieties of plant life. Arboretum information is available at 402-375-7274. – www.wsc.edu WAYNE – Wayne County Historical Museum 702 Lincoln St. – Early 1900’s decorated house showcases the history of Wayne County. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Sunday 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. – 402-375-1278

PIERCE – Pierce Historical Society Museum Gilman Park on N. Mill St. – Buildings include old railroad depot, rural school house, blacksmith shop and farm machinery building. More than 3,000 artifacts on display in new building, and computerized catalog enables quick access to all the items in the museum. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. – 402-329-4265 – www.ptcnet.net/ museum

HOMER – Museum Machinery Building 1 1/2 miles east of Homer on Blyburg Road – Collection of early machinery and tools from yesteryear. Open by appointment. – 402-698-2538 – www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com MADISON – Madison County Historical Society Museum 210 West 3rd St. – Located on the historic Meridian Highway. Mural depicting the Lewis and Clark expedition is on display here. The Northeast Nebraska Model Railroad Association’s scale railroad modules are located here, including a 1,000-piece lighted village. American Indian artifacts, hands-on communications display, 1880 pumper and artifacts from military engagements dating from the Civil War. Open Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m., or by appointment.

– 402-992-1221 – www.madisoncountyhistory.org CROFTON – Lewis and Clark Visitor Center 10 miles north of Creighton on Nebraska Highway

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PILGER – Pilger Museum 345 N. Main St. – Early settlers and rural life in the area are on display here. A restored 1881 RD Scott buggy is on display. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Saturday, 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. – 402-3963422 – www.stantoncountyhistoricalsociety.org

NIOBRARA – Niobrara Museum Artifacts from the Niobrara area, including a scale model of old Niobrara’s 1956 Main Street. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or Sunday, 1-3 p.m. – 402-857-3546

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121 – Center provides a wonderful view of Lewis and Clark Lake, Gavins Point Dam and the Missouri River.

Information about the Missouri River basin area with interactive exhibits, Corps of Engineer history, early navigation, settlement and natural history of the river area. Open Memorial day-Labor Day, daily. – 402-667-2546 – www.nwo.usace.army.mil PLAINVIEW – Klown Doll Museum 306 W. Park Ave. – Across from Chilvers Park. More than 8,000 clown dolls of all sizes on display. Open

WINNEBAGO – Honoring The Clans Sculpture Garden and Cultural Plaza 1 block east of U.S. Highways 75/77 on Ho-Chunk Plaza – Twelve statues, each representing one of the tribe’s clans, are arranged in a large circle at the heart of the tribe’s Ho-Chunk Village. – 402-878-2192 – www.hochunkcdc.org

County Fairs MADISON COUNTY Second week in July at Madison County Fairgrounds, north edge of town, Madison

DIXON COUNTY Fifth week in July at Dixon County Fairgrounds, Concord

DAKOTA-THURSTON COUNTY Third week in July at Dakota County Fairgrounds, Off Highway 77, South Sioux City

BURT COUNTY First week in August at Burt County Fairgrounds, 505 W. Fulton, Oakland

CEDAR COUNTY Third week in July at Cedar County Fairgrounds, 88266 564 Ave., Hartington

KNOX COUNTY Second week in August at Knox County Fairgrounds, Bloomfield

PIERCE COUNTY Third week in July at Pierce County Faigrounds, Pierce

CUMING COUNTY Second week in August at Cuming County Fairgrounds, West Point

WAYNE COUNTY Fourth week in July at Wayne County Fairgrounds, 301 Pheasant Run, Wayne

STANTON COUNTY Mid-August at Stanton County Fairgrounds, southeast corner of Stanton

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May through September, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m., or by appointment. – 402-582-4433 – www. klowndollmuseum.com

Wakefield Balloon Days back at 4th and Main. A variety of kids’ activities will also be scattered around the Street Faire including a kid’s burger bash contest, pony rides and a 4-H petting zoo.

Main Street will open for the 1:30 parade, then be used for the BBQ Bash event. The afternoon beer garden will feature live music (Paradox, Mariachi, Front Porch Pickers) as the contestants prepare their wings.

Eating will commence by 5:00 and the voting will begin.

A third balloon launch is set for 4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the school with a Night Glow planned at dusk.

Saturday evening will feature a street dance by Wakefield Fire and Rescue with karaoke and featuring the classic rock and country group After Midnight.

A final balloon setup and launch will be held Sunday morning shortly after sunrise at the school.

Throughout the event vendors will be on site selling a variety of goods and the “Kite Guy” will be set up on the west end of school.

The Balloons ‘n BBQ event

is sponsored by the Wakefield Community Club and Wakefield Youth Rec and funded in part by a grant from the Dixon County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For more information and all registration forms, visit the Balloon Days website, www.wakefieldballoonfestival. com. Details are also shared on facebook @Wakefield Balloon Days.

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Weather permitting, the skies over Wakefield will be filled with hot air balloons of all sizes, shapes and colors during the annual Wakefield Hot Air Balloon weekend, the end of September each year.

The event kicks off with a balloon setup and launch at the school on Friday afternoon following grandparent’s day activities which include the return of the “Kite Guy”. A Legion Steak Fry will be at 211 Main Street from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday followed by the Homecoming football game.

Saturday’s morning schedule of events begin with a second balloon launch at the school shortly after sunrise and a free-will omelet feed at school. Running enthusiasts can take part in MFI’s Color Run/Walk which begins at the park, and Wakefield Heritage Organization is bringing “Teddy Roosevelt” to speak at the Little Red Hen theatre. The Museums will be open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Street Faire will take place on Main Street, while the Car Show will be

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Chicken Show

The Wayne Chicken Show is one of the area's most entertaining weekends, providing a relaxed atmosphere for all who attend. The idea for the show was first hatched in 1981, when the Wayne Regional Arts Council cooked up ideas for an arts show.

The theme of chickens was chosen for three main reasons – first, nearly everyone has knowledge and familiarity with chickens; second, chickens can also be considered with humor; and finally, the potential for art materials related to the theme is promising.

Held annually the second weekend in July, the Chicken Show is sponsored by Wayne Area Economic Development.

Approximately 1,000 people volunteer their time to the event.

The Show runs on funds generated by the sale of Chicken Show T-shirts. Each year’s shirt is unique, depicting the theme for the

Wineries

HARTINGTON - Nissen Winery 88981 Highway 57, www.nissenwine.com PIERCE - Cuthills Vineyards 54663 853rd Rd., (402) 329-6774, cuthills.com TEKAMAH - Silver Hills Vineyards & Winery 3130 County Rd. M, (402) 374-1602, www.silverhillswinery.com

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TEKAMAH - Big Cottonwood Vineyards 4 miles W and 1 mile N of Tekamah on Highway 32, (402) 374-2656, E-mail contact@bigcottonwoodwinery.com, www.bigcottonwoodwinery.com

particular year. The 2020 theme was "40 Years of ‘Egg’cellence."

Activities start on Friday evening with Henoween, a festival that was added in 1991.

Attendees may participate in many activities, such as the World’s Largest Chicken Dance, Hot Wing Eating Contest, Egg Drop, HardBoiled Egg Eating Contest and many others.

One of the main features of the event is the National Cluck Off, which draws chicken enthusiasts from across the country to show off their clucking talents. Sunday events, including a poker run and airplane fly-in, were added in 2008.

For more information about the event, contact the Wayne Area Economic Development Office, 108 W. 3rd St., Wayne, NE 68787; telephone at 402-375-2240 or by e-mailing info@wayneworks.org. Chicken lovers can also check out the Chicken Show’s official website at www.chickenshow.com

Hotel & Lodging

HARTINGTON – De Blauw’s Home Away From Home 110 N. Lemon St. – 402-254-6915 – Three rooms with shared bath and continental breakfast.

HARTINGTON – Jack’s House 405 East Main St. – 402-254-2276 – Three rooms with shared bath. Children and pets allowed.

LAUREL – Big Red Inn and Suites 301 S. U.S. Highway 20 – 402-375-8741 – exterior non-smoking rooms with kitchenettes, data ports, cable TV and truck parking.

NEWCASTLE – Turkey Creek Ranch 58020 888th Road – 402-355-2614 – Secluded cabins with kitchen, master bedroom, lofted bedroom, private bathroom, stone fireplace, air conditioning, television with DVD player.

Special rates for families with young children.

PONCA – Trails Inn 117 South Nebraska St. – 402-755-2237 – Pet-friendly, non-smoking rooms, handicapaccessible, cable TV, banquet room.

RANDOLPH – Bob’s Campground 305 Main St., turn south at Randolph sign and go 6 1/2 blocks – 402-369-2326 – Paved pullthrough or back-into camping pads and nonpaved camping pads with electrical, sewage and water hookups. Pool, large park, playground, tennis and basketball courts located nearby, golf course within walking distance. Other local amenities a short walk away.

RANDOLPH – Cedar Motel 107 East U.S. Highway 20 – 402-337-0500 – Pet-friendly non-smoking rooms with cable TV and cold-weather hookups.

RANDOLPH – Logan Creek Inn 603 West U.S. Highway 20 – 402-748-3661 – Kitchenettes, cable TV. WAYNE – Cobblestone Hotel 505 Tomar Drive – 402-833-1400 – Easy access from Highway 35, with 24-hour business center, complimentary hot breakfast, fitness center, swimming pool and more.

HOTEL & LODGING

HARTINGTON – Cobblestone Inn & Suites 405 Arens Drive – 402-254-9866 – smokefree rooms with on-site lounge, hot breakfast bar, free high-speed Internet, on-site exercise equipment, whirlpool suites, meeting room and more.

WAYNE – K-D Inn Motel East Nebraska Highway 35 – 402-375-1770 – Interior non-smoking rooms, suites, cable TV, kitchenettes, free continental breakfast, truck parking. Discount for senior citizens.

WAYNE – Sports Club Motel East on Nebraska Highway 35 – 402-375-4222 – Interior and exterior rooms, non-smoking, pet-friendly, cable TV, truck parking with coldweather hookups.

WAYNE – Super 8 610 Tomar Drive – 402-375-4898 – Large-vehicle parking available, breakfast, pet-friendly, free wi-fi Internet access, guest laundry, microwaves and refrigerators available on request.

WYNOT – J&H Storage Campground 101 St. James Ave. – 402-357-2633 – Water, electricity and sewer. Open year-round.

WYNOT – Sportsman’s Steakhouse, Lounge and RV Park Off Nebraska Highway 12 to Brooky Bottom Park – Trailer and tent spaces available, boat ramp, water/electricity/sewer hookups, fishing and swimming. Open year-round.

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Winside Public Schools Winside Public Schools

SCHOOLS

203 Crawford Ave. 203 Crawford Ave. Winside, NE 68790 Winside, NE 68790 Phone 402-286-4466 Phone 402-286-4466 Fax: 866-469-0437 Fax: 866-469-0437

www.winsidewildcats.org www.winsidewildcats.org

Winside Wildcat Mission: Winside Public School provides all students high Winside Wildcat Mission: Winside Public School provides all students high st st levels of learning to be college and career ready in the 21 Century. levels of learning to be college and career ready in the 21 Century.

“School + Family + Community = THE WILDCAT NATION “ “School + Family + Community = THE WILDCAT NATION “ • 1 to 1 Chromebooks for grades 7 – 12

• 1 to 1 Chromebooks for grades 7 – 12 • Elementary iPad and • Elementary iPad and Chromebook Carts Chromebook Carts • Up-To-Date wireless and • Up-To-Date wireless and network infrastructure network infrastructure • Members of the Lewis and Clark • Members of the Lewis and Clark Conference Conference • Experienced teaching and • Experienced teaching and coaching staff coaching staff • 8 to 1 student to teacher ratio • 8 to 1 student to teacher ratio • Two sections of 3 and 4 year-old full day Monday through Friday preschool • Two sections of 3 and 4 year-old full day Monday through Friday • Winside High School students participate in “Friday’s at preschool Northeast” and have the opportunity to take a large number of • Winside High School students participate in “Friday’s at dual credit courses through our local colleges Northeast” and have the opportunity to take a large number of • 100 % Graduation Rate dual credit courses through our local colleges • Winside’s 2019 ACT composite score was above the state average • 100 % Graduation Rate • Tremendous community support of all programs • Winside’s 2019 ACT composite score was above the state average • Winside offers Industrial Technology courses, FCS courses, • Tremendous community support of all programs Business course and FBLA – with possible future courses • Winside offers Industrial Technology courses, FCS courses, expansion in FFA and Ag. Business course and FBLA – with possible future courses • PK – 12 Art Program expansion in FFA and Ag.

• If you would like to become a member of the Wildcat Family contact us!

PK – 12 Art Program If you would like to become a member of the Wildcat Family contact us!

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Schools

CEDAR COUNTY Cedar Catholic High School P.O. Box 15, Hartington NE 68739, (402) 254-3906

Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools 501 S. Broadway, Hartington NE 68739, (402) 254-3947, www.hartington.esu1.org Holy Trinity Grade School P.O. Box 278, Hartington NE 68739, (402) 254-6496 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Schools 502 Wakefield, Laurel NE 68745, (402) 256-3133 Randolph Public Schools 207 N. Pierce St., Randolph NE 68771, (402) 337-0252, www.randolphpublic.org

Home of the Eagles...

Allen Consolidated Schools 126 E. 5th St. • Allen, NE 402-635-2484

Wynot Public Schools 709 St. James Ave., Wynot NE 68792, (402) 357-2121 DIXON COUNTY Allen Consolidated Schools 126 E. 5th, Allen NE 68710, (402) 635-2484, www.allenschools.org

SCHOOLS

East Catholic Elementary School 108 W. 889th Rd., Hartington NE 68739, (402) 357-2146

West Catholic Elementary School P.O. Box 167, Fordyce NE 68736, (402) 357-3507

Ponca Public Schools 505 3rd St., Ponca NE 68770, (402) 755-5700

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School “Equipping Students with skills for Life, Career, Challenges!”

• • • • • • • • • •

High Quality Early Childhood Program Full Day Kindergarten Highly Qualified Faculty and Staff High Ability Learner Program Full Range of Special Education Services Student Achievement Exceeds State Averages College and Dual Credit Courses Friday’s at LCC, NECC, & Wayne State 1 to 1 iPad Initiative for ALL Students PK-12 Career and Technical Education Pathways in Industrial Technology, Business, Family & Consumer Science & Agriculture Education • Strong School-Community Partnerships

High School/Elementary School 502 Wakefield Street • Laurel, NE 68745 Middle School • 203 S Main Street • Coleridge, NE 68727 402.256.3133 • www.lccschool.org

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SCHOOLS

WAYNE COUNTY St. Mary’s Elementary School 420 E. 7th St., Wayne NE 68787, (402) 375-2337 Trinity Lutheran School P.O. Box 100, Hoskins NE 68740, (402) 565-4517 Wakefield Public Schools 802 Highland, Wakefield NE 68784, (402) 287-2012, www.wakefieldschools.org

The Difference is Inside Pre-K thru 6th Grade

St. Mary’s Catholic School family forms disciples of Jesus Christ by fostering faith, academics, service, and joy in all.

420 East 7th Street • Wayne, Nebraska

For information: 402-375-2337 • Call for a tour

Wayne Public Schools 611 W. 7th St., Wayne NE 68787, (402) 375-3150, www.wayneschools.org Winside Public Schools 203 Crawford St., Winside NE 68790, (402) 286-4465 www.winsidewildcats.org

Wakefield Community School 802 Highland Street Wakefield, NE 68784 402-287-2012 wakefieldschools.org

Wayne Community Schools

“Learning for Life”

Jr./Sr. High School

Elementary School

611 W. 7th St. 402-375-3150

312 N. Douglas St. 402-375-3854

Early Learning Center 803 Providence Rd. Sunnyview Place Business Park 402-833-1450

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www.wayneschools.org

SCHOOLS

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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Phone Numbers ALLEN {68710} Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 911 Dixon County Sheriff: 402-755-2255 CARROLL {68723} Ambulance: 911 Fire (emergency): 911 Fire (non-emergency): 402-585-4556 Police: 911 Wayne County Sheriff: 402-375-1911 CONCORD {68728} Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 402-755-2255 Dixon County Sheriff: 402-755-2255 DIXON {68732} Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 402-755-2255 Dixon County Sheriff 402-755-2255 HOSKINS {68740} Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Police (emergency): 911 Wayne County Sheriff: 402-375-1911 Stanton County Sheriff: 402-439-2212

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LAUREL {68745} Ambulance: 911 Fire (emergency): 911 Fire (non-emergency): 402-256-3018 Police: 911 Cedar County Sheriff: 911 WAKEFIELD {68784} Ambulance: 911 Fire (emergency): 911 Fire (non-emergency): 402-287-2286 Police (emergency): 911 Police (non-emergency): 402-287-2286 Dixon County Sheriff: 402-755-2255 Wayne County Sheriff: 402-375-1911 WAYNE {68787} Ambulance: 911 Fire (emergency): 911 Fire (non-emergency): 402-375-1122 Police (emergency): 911 Police (non-emergency): 402-375-2626 Wayne County Sheriff: 402-375-1911 WINSIDE {68790} Ambulance: 911 Fire (emergency): 911 Fire (non-emergency): 402-286-4815 Police: 911 Wayne County Sheriff: 402-375-1911

216 E. 7th Street, Wayne, NE 375-2922

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Churches ALLEN {68710} First Lutheran (ELCA) 502 S. Hwy. 9 United Methodist 402 S. Grove St.

United Methodist R.R. 1 Box 91

WAYNE {68787} Calvary Bible Evangelical Free 502 N. Lincoln St.

Immanuel Lutheran (LCMS) 303 Alma St.

Faith Baptist Independent-Fundamental 208 E. 4th St.

Logan Center United Methodist R.R. P.O. Box 68

First Baptist 400 Main St.

St. Mary’s Catholic 408 Elm St.

First Presbyterian 216 W. 3rd St.

United Lutheran 305 W. 3rd St.

First Trinity Lutheran-Altona (LCMS)

United Methodist 302 Elm St.

CONCORD {68728} Concordia Lutheran (ELCA) 616 Iowa

United Presbyterian Church 401 Wakefield St.

Evangelical Free 609 Broadway

WAKEFIELD {68784} Christian Church 3rd and Johnson St.

St. Paul’s Lutheran (LCMS) 58085 867 Rd. DIXON {68732} St. Anne’s Catholic HOSKINS {68740} Peace United Church of Christ 84512 560 Ave. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 310 S. Willis

Evangelical Covenant 802 Winter St. Immanuel Lutheran (LCMS) 4 miles north and 3 miles east of Wayne

First United Methodist 6th and Main Grace Lutheran (LCMS) 904 Logan St. Journey Christian Church 1110 E. 7th St. Our Savior Lutheran (ELCA) 421 Pearl St. Praise Assembly of God 1000 E. 10th St. St. Mary’s Catholic 412 E. 8th St.

Presbyterian 216 W. 3rd St.

WINSIDE {68790} St. Paul’s Lutheran (LCMS) 218 Miner St.

Salem Lutheran (ELCA) 411 Winter St.

Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) P.O. Box 176

St. John’s Lutheran (LCMS) W. 7th and Maple St.

United Methodist 401 Vroman St.

Our SaviOr Lutheran ChurCh 5th & Main St. | Wayne 402-375-2899 | oslcwayne.org

Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 904 Logan St. Wayne, NE 402-375-1905 gracewayne.com

CHURCHES

CARROLL {68723} St. Paul’s Lutheran (LCMS) 411 Nebraska St.

LAUREL {68745} Church of the Open Bible 513 W. 3rd St.

WORSHIP HOUR every Sunday at 9 am & 10:30 am

1110 E. 7th St., Wayne • 402-375-4743 www.jccwayne.org

412 E. 8th St. • Wayne, NE 402-375-2000

stmaryswayne.org

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AREA TOWNS

Carroll

Looking back on the history of Carroll, railroads came through Wayne County in 1886 and towns cropped up every eight to 12 miles along the way.

Carroll has a number of businesses which include a bank, a large poultry business, an elevator, a library, two churches and other businesses.

Nearly 300 people live in Carroll.

Cars-N-Carroll is held the last Sunday of September.

Concord

Concord is home to the Dixon County Fair, held each summer.

Hundreds of fair-goers visit the event.

The Dixon Senior Center provides an opportunity for local residents to gather for socializing. The Northeast Nebraska Research and Extension Center is just one mile to the east and is home to nationally recognized agricultural research.

Allen

Allen was founded in the 1890s as a Pacific Railroad town site, on land formerly owned by Henry Allen.

Originally the settlement supported the surrounding farming population. Today, it largely supports a population of commuters. Though far from just being a bedroom community, Allen provides ample opportunities for its residents to become involved in small town life.

Residents are proud of their K-12 school, churches, small businesses and organizations. Allen has two antique shops in town, an active Senior Center with great coffee times in the morning, lots of therapy done around the table, and a number of other great qualities for a small town.

Allen's theme is "ONE SMALL TOWN, ONE BIG FAMILY." When it comes to working together, everyone's there for what's needed.

MEMBERSHIP RATES Includes Tax

Yearly Family ........................... $330.00 Adult Single ................. $185.00 Adult Couple ............... $255.00 Senior Single .................. $95.00 Senior Couple .............. $120.00 College Year ................. $130.00 College Semester ........... $75.00 College 9 Month .......... $110.00 College Couple ............ $205.00 High School .................. $110.00 Middle School ................ $90.00 Elementary School ........ $70.00

6 Month $220.00 $110.00 $140.00 $55.00 $75.00

— LOCKERS — Large $35 Medium $25 Small $15

Day rates 18 & over: $5.00 17 & under: $4.00 Family Day Pass: $10.65

$65.00 $55.00 $50.00

Punch Cards 10 Day: $36.00 5 Day: $24.00

weight room open 24 hours - call for details payment plans available

Wayne Aquatic Center Open Memorial Day - Summer Monday-Friday: 1-5 & 6-9 | Adult Swim: 5-6 Saturday & Sunday: 1-5, closed 5-6, open 6-9 Day rates 13 & over: $5.00 3-12: $4.00 3 & under: free with paying adult

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Follow us at Wayne Community Activity Center

901 W. 7th St. • Wayne, NE • 402-375-4803

Winside

The Dixon Community Center, dedicated in June of 2010, has become one of the hubs of the village of Dixon.

The building replaces the Dixon Auditorium which had served the community in numerous capacities for many years. Several years ago it was determined that it would be too costly to remodel the building so plans for a new building were designed and the old building was demolished in October of 2009.

Partial funding for the new building came from a grant of $191,400 which was received by the Village of Dixon in 2008.

The building includes two separate rooms, each capable of holding approximately 200 people. In addition a large kitchen is available to those renting the facility.

Mayor Jeff Hartung said of the building, as well as with a number of other community projects, "Nebraska is the best place to live. We all work together. The people of Dixon and the surrounding community, got this done."

Tricia Grone serves as coordinator for rentals. Call 402-584-2201 for information.

A beautiful park with a shelter house is available for picnics and reunions.

Hoskins AREA TOWNS

Winside is located in central Wayne County and was incorporated in 1890. The town is serviced by northsouth Nebraska Highway 35. Winside is 13 miles southwest of Wayne and 20 miles northeast of Norfolk. A group of individuals have organized to accomplish certain goals for the community. The group is known as PRIDE with plans to modernize the Park, modernize the Recreation areas, promote Industry, promote community service Development and promote Education for all ages.

Looking back, Winside’s settlement, like most of the area towns, was driven by the railroad. After the railroad missed the tiny settlement of Northside, buildings were moved three miles west and one mile south to the current site of Winside. The town received its name because it eventually would “win” over the other town site of Northside.

The population in Winside, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report in 2010, was 427.

The current Winside School District was formed in 1962 and the current high school was built at that time.

The current elementary building was completed in 1971.

Dixon

In 1881, the railroad was extended from Norfolk to Wayne, and the town of Hoskins was born. Hoskins is less than 10 miles from Norfolk and has a population of more than 300.

There is an annual Fourth of July Celebration in Hoskins. In the past, it's included a parade, a pancake and omelet feed, a pitch tournament and a mud volleyball tournament.

The final event for the three-day celebration is usually a tractor pull at noon on July 4. It involves a number of area residents pulling in several different categories.

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AREA TOWNS

Signs of a growing population abound in Laurel, Nebraska. This community of over 900 people is located 16 miles northwest of Wayne at the junction of Hwy. 15 and 20.

The location of the town allows its residents easy access to jobs, education and recreation. Jobs have been created with the addition of new industry, plus it is only a short drive to larger cities with further job opportunities.

One of the many community activities

Laurel

enjoyed by area residents is a Night of Lights event held each December.

It involves community caroling, a tree lighting, food at a number of locations and a visit from Santa.

The Laurel-Concord School system has received national recognition with its programs of study and many people pursue their college degree at near-by Wayne State College.

Laurel has a beautiful golf course, and can boast of being the first course

played on by Laurel native and pro golfer Mark Calcavecchia. A newly renovated swimming pool, extensive walking paths, and a disc golf course are available for recreational and exercise use. Recent years have also seen the growth of a large, new housing area with plenty of room for future expansion.

Ag Days are held each summer in June. Chamber members go to great lengths to show their appreciation to the community through a parade, sidewalk specials, a barbecue and children’s games in the park.

It’s a great place to live. Come visit and see the signs of a growing community.

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101 West 2nd Street • 402-256-9614 laureled@abbnebraska.com www.laurelne.com

DownTown Wayne Your Next Destination

Carhart Lumber 105 Main • 375-2110

Aqua Pop 200 Main • 241-9008

W.W. Galore 301 Main • 660-3607

Hwy 15 Salvage Co. 311 Main • 369-2653

The Wayne Herald 114 Main • 375-2600

The Flower Cellar 221 Main • 375-3747

IKT Boutique 215 Main • 833-1123

Blue Cat Gallery & Studio 114 W 3rd • 454-5144

From Flowers to Flooring and crafts to Clothing, We have it all

Main Street • Wayne • 402-375-2240 45

AREA TOWNS

Wakefield

Wakefield has a lot to offer. A new swimming pool, baseball games for all ages and an annual Balloon Festival are among the community's attraction.

The 15th annual Balloon Festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29, 2019.

Visitors to the community are encouraged to visit the Wakefield Depot Museum, which was established in 2009 and is continually being upgraded. The museum is located in a Chicago & Northwestern Depot built in 1925. It houses railroad artifacts and a large number item depicting Wakefield's history. The museum is located at 101 East First Street at the north end of Main Street in Wakefield and is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wakefield is also the Baseball Capital of Nebraska, due in part to former mayor "Lefty" Olson, who also had a big part in establishing the museum.

Wakefield has a library, museums, bank and newspaper, and offers quality health care, recreational facilities and many businesses.

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402-287-9082 Get Cubby’s app - just look for the bear!

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Ekberg Auto Parts, NAPA 402-287-9031

Ekberg Auto Salvage 402-287-2950

Ekberg Auto Repair Great People Great Benefits Great Opportunities •Full-time & Part-time Opportunities •Tuition Reimbursement •On-the-job Training 105 N. Main Street Wakefield, NE 68784

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402-287-2387

Wakefield, NE 68787

Open 7 Days A Week ~ ~ ~ Come Visit Our Beer Garden ~ ~ ~ We serve Broasted Chicken, Pizza, Sandwiches and your favorite beverages

Sidelines Bar & Grille Wakefield, NE • 287-2957 AJ & Diane Johnson

Advertisers Index Northeast Nebraska Public Power District ...... 33

Allen Consolidated Schools.............................. 37

Our Savior Lutheran Church ............................. 41

Aqua Pop............................................................ 45

Pac ‘N’ Save ....................................................... 16

Big Red Motel .................................................... 44

Ponca State Park .................................................. 8

Blue Cat Gallery & Studio ................................. 45

Prime Stop.......................................................... 32

Burrows Family Dentistry .................................. 14

Providence Medical Center .............................. 15

Carhart Lumber Co. ........................................... 45

Sidelines Bar & Grill ........................................... 46

City of Wayne ..................................................... 10

Sports Club Motel ............................................. 40

Cubby’s ............................................................... 46

State Nebraska Bank & Trust ............................ 13

Discount Furniture ............................................. 40

St. Mary’s Catholic Church ................................ 41

Ekberg Auto Repair & Salvage ......................... 46

St. Mary’s Catholic School ................................. 38

Elkhorn Valley Bank ........................................... 12

Tacos & More ..................................................... 17

F&M Bank ............................................................. 5

The Max .............................................................. 17

Faith Regional Physicians Services .................. 15

The Wayne Herald ............................................. 45

Flower Cellar ...................................................... 45

U Save ................................................................. 40

Grace Lutheran Church ..................................... 41

Vel’s Bakery ......................................................... 17

Grossenburg Implement Inc ............................. 32

W.W. Galore ....................................................... 45

Highway 15 Salvage Company ......................... 45

Wakefield Community School .......................... 38

IKT Boutique ...................................................... 45

Wayne Area Economic Development ......... 24-25

Innovative Protectives Inc ................................. 32

Wayne Community Activity Center .................. 42

Journey Christian Church .................................. 41

Wayne Community Schools .............................. 38

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School ................... 37

Wayne Country Club ......................................... 27

Laurel Economic Development ........................ 44

Wayne Municipal Airport .................................... 5

Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District ....... 28

Wayne Public Library ......................................... 34

McDonald’s......................................................... 17

Wayne Senior Center .......................................... 9

Main Street Apothecary & Patefield’s

Wayne State College ......................................... 48

Good Old Fashioned Soda Fountain............ 44

Williams Form Engineering Corporation......... 32

Michael Foods ................................................... 46

Winside Public Schools ..................................... 36

ADVERTISERS INDEX

4th Jug ................................................................ 17

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