The Elementary Track and Field day has been cancelled. We will have a root beer Float Party to replace the elementary Track and Field Day. There will be a volleyball meeting Tuesday as soon as school gets out and the meeting will be in the Library. Also a reminder for parents that you may schedule [...]
News
School Announcements
The Elementary Track and Field day has been cancelled. We will have a root beer Float Party to replace the elementary Track and Field Day. There will be a volleyball meeting Tuesday as soon as school gets out and the meeting will be in the Library. Also a reminder for parents that you may schedule [...]
Local Student Graduates from UNO on Saturday
The University of Nebraska at Omaha recently held its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4, where over 1,500 students graduated, including Abigail Jane Banks from Wausa, Neb., who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. UNO Chancellor John Christensen conferred the degrees during a campus-wide ceremony held at 9 a.m. in the Sapp Fieldhouse. [...]
Services Scheduled for Former Superintendent
Waldo H. Johnson was born, October 26, 1916, at Wakefield to Roy E. and Amy (Peterson) Johnson. He was baptized in Concordia Lutheran Church in Concord. Waldo graduated from Concord High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State College, and master’s degree from the University Of Nebraska. He spent 42 years in education in [...]
Graduation 2013
Preparations are under way for the 2013 Commencement to be held in the WH Johnson Gymnasium. The ceremony will be on May 11, 2013 with a start time of 3:30 PM. Thirteen young adults will close one chapter and begin another. For more information visit the Wausa High School Graduation Website (click here). Congratulations to [...]
Sports
Track Results: Conference
On a sun filled day and one of the most spectacular settings you will find at a track meet, the Wausa Lady Vikings finished runner-up at the 2013 Lewis & Clark Conference Track & Field meet at Ponca. The Lady Vikings finished with 83 points to conference champion Ponca with 87.5 points. Just as the [...]
Local Students Participate in Norfolk Meet
Three Wausa students were selected for the Northeast Nebraska Track Classic held in Norfolk. Here are the results from the event. Girls Discus: 1. Michaela Dendinger, Hartington, 151-3 (new meet record); 2. Tricia Svoboda, Norfolk, 133-0; 3. Maria Wortmann, Crofton, 132-11; 4. Maggie Fillipi, Pender, 126-7; 5. Shandan Platt, Ainsworth, 123-4; 6. Jessi Pongratz, O’Neill [...]
Track Results: Wausa Invite
Last Saturday may not have been the most conducive weather for a track meet but when has it been. With that being said I thought we really had a pretty good day. Our kids knuckled down and turned in some personal records and competed very well. The Wausa Girls scored 94 points to finish up [...]
Track Results: Creighton Duel
We’ll take a jump back in time where there were only a handful of schools who had all weather surface facilities and duel track meets were a popular item. Well at least they were when I was in high school some 35 or 36 years ago. The Wausa Boys and Girls track squads traveled to [...]
Sheriff's Report
Knox County Sheriff’s Report
On May 6, 2013, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a white van that lost part of their hood while traveling south on Highway 14, towards Verdigre. The complainant stated the piece from the van struck his semi and that the occupants of the van picked up the part of the hood [...]
Knox County Sheriff’s Report
On May 1, 2013, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of cattle out near the Highway 59/121 junction. The sheriff’s Office responded an assisted Randall Repenning of Wausa, direct his cattle back in the pasture. On May 2, 2013, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from Jeremy Roberts of Wausa, in [...]
Knox County Sheriff’s Report
On April 19, 2013, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of Highway 12 and 518th AVE, in rural Knox County. Larry Nielsen of rural Verdigre was operating a 2011 Jeep Wrangler southbound on 518th AVE. Kirkland Nielsen was a passenger in the Jeep with Larry Nielsen. Scott [...]
Knox County Sheriff
On April 17, 2013 the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen 950 International grinder from Warren Von Seggern’s property in rural Orchard, NE. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the location of the stolen grinder and spoke with the victim. After a thorough investigation, the Sheriff’s Office located the grinder in O’Neill, [...]
Video
Winter Storm 4/18/2013 [Video]
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Some video from April 18th, 2013 during the snow and wind storm that visited the area once again. Besides some low visibilities the interesting view was movement of the power lines during the wind storm.
Wausa One-Act: Swedish Festival
OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS Alice – Kylie Wiegert White Rabbit – Morgan Kumm Captain of the Cards – Ted DeBilzan Cheshire Cat – Lauryl Schumacher Lil’ Kitty’s – Brittani Clausen & Claire Vanness Mad Hatter – Nick Story March Hare – Devon Munter Dormouse – Gavin Friedrich Tiger Lilly – Hannah Knox Doozy – Brianna Gallup Flowers [...]
Eagle Scout Project Completed at Park
The Eagle Scout Service Project, or more simply the Eagle Scout Project, is the opportunity for a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or qualified Venturer in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of his community. This is the culmination of the Eagle Scout candidate’s [...]
Rooster Tales
Rooster Tales
America has lost its decency, manners, politeness…………….and soon without quick changes, character! Many moons and tens of thousands of miles have passed since adding a post to the Roostertales. If you are on the internet, ‘forwarded emails’ are a great way to enhance your communications with a variety of themes from folks all over the [...]
Gladstone’s Tradition Is More Than A Happy Rock…
Don’t let the title fool ya…the purpose of this ‘R-tales’ rests solely with the little league ball players and their respective importance in extending the ‘Baseball Tradition’ in Wausa. If you ask any of our Wausa players about baseball tradition you may get a weird stare in response. Tradition to them may be nothing more [...]
Rustr talz… “Euro-friendly language enlightens for simplicity”
It has been quite awhile since having penned anything in the ‘Tales’, so will take the easy way back into your website. As most know, I’ve had complete knee surgery which has not exactly been a walk in the park. Everybody has different rates of recovery and use, which for sure has been more than [...]
Rooster tales: ‘Are ya Ready For Some (old-style) Football???
While I’m not sure how my thoughts about the ‘stacking street cups’ video found its way under the response to ‘early school news’, I guess it still remains a question for some science students and therefore appropriate. Each and every student is dearly appreciated and will be given the best chance to become a continuing-learner [...]
Opportunities
Pool Position Applications Taken
Applications now being taken for Manager, Assistant Manager & lifeguards at Wausa Municipal Swimming Pool. Manager & Assistant Manager must have pool operator’s license and all must have Advanced Lifesaving & CPR. Applications are available at the Village Clerk’s office, Wausa, 586-2311
Main Street Grocery Job Available
Main Street Grocery in Wausa is seeking a energetic, motivated individual with excellent customer service skills. Some heavy lifting is required and the job will be approximately 35 hours per week. Saturdays are required. Individuals 18 and older are preferred. If interested please stop by in to the store during normal business hours. For more [...]
Main Street Grocery Now Hiring
Main Street Grocery in Wausa, NE is seeking an energetic, self motivated individual with excellent customer service skills in a fast pace environment. Some heavy lifting is required. Every Monday, Wednesday and every other Saturday in the meat department. For more information please inquire at the grocery store or call 402.586.2224.
Job Opening in Wausa
Thabor Tots Childcare Center in Wausa, Nebraska has announced a job opening. The center is now hiring full-time and part-time help. Individuals will need very flexible hours, great with children, energetic, dependable, and have a great work ethic. All applicants must be 16 years or older. For inquiries call 402.586-2195 or stop by in person [...]
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