Little brains, big potential: Early childhood shapes future learning

Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops before age five, so the first five years of life are vital in setting a child up for success. Children’s experiences and their …

Doane University fullback Eric Halliburton and Ben Berreckman, owner of Ben's Hauling, load archive files from The Crete News to be moved to the Bene Museum on Oct. 8 during building renovations to the office space.

Doane coach lifts spirits – and furniture – through side hustle

When he is not pushing Doane University athletes to lift more in the weight room, Ben Berreckman is challenging them to lift people’s items into a moving truck through his business, Ben’s …

Doane University announces 2024 Alumni Award recipients

As Doane University kicks off Homecoming this weekend, the institution proudly celebrates its alumni and friends with distinguished honors. Doane has long recognized the outstanding …

Local teen’s acts of volunteerism earn statewide recognition

Handpicked by Gov. Jim Pillen, local 16-year-old Cyndralynn Meredith was awarded the 2024 ServNebraska Step Forward Disaster Volunteer Award. Although still in high school, she is making a …

Lights On! A night of fun and learning

Mark your calendars for Thursday Oct. 24. The Crete Intermediate school will host a Lights On event for families and children of all grades and ages, sponsored by the CCLC after-school program …

Crete cheer rallies for a cure

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New season, new rhythm

People often ask me if things ever slow down on my schedule. No, they really don’t. The rhythm changes. At this time of the year, when fall sports are gearing up, the rhythm goes from the …

Peyton Steuer of Crete sprints to first against Milford July 6.

Post 147 Juniors add two wins

The Crete Post 147 juniors continued its hot summer play July 6, sweeping a home triangular against Milford and Chick-Fil-A. Crete opened with a 16-0 win over Milford. Triston Lenhoff allowed …

Crete seniors dominate in week’s only game

The Crete Post 147 Legion seniors scored nine runs in the second inning of their 12-2 win over EMN June 11. Carson Kotil was 3-4 from the leadoff spot, and Brooks Piening went 2-3 with two RBIs. …

Glen Clouse of Crete jumped 36-10 in the Class B triple jump at state track May 15.

Rasgorshek leads CHS at Omaha

Through lightning delays and monsoons, representatives of the Crete track and field team acquitted themselves well at the Class B state championships May 15 and 16. Athletes had to wait through …

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Crete's Marin Rasgorshek competes in the Class B girls shotput competition at the state track meet in Omaha.

Birthdays

Kathy Vosoba to celebrate 90th birthday

Kathy Vosoba (formerly of Wilber) will turn 90 on Thursday, Oct. 24. She was a promoter of the Wilber Czech Festival from the beginning. To help Kathy celebrate, cards may be sent to 7655 …

Dale Rigby to celebrate 85th birthday

Dale Rigby of Crete will celebrate his 85th birthday next week. He was born Oct. 15, 1939, on a farm, in Fillmore County. His family members include children, Doug (Laura) Rigby of …

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Bill and Virginia Bode to celebrate 60th anniversary

Bill and Virginia Bode of Friend will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary next week. They were married Oct. 23, 1964, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lincoln. To help Bill and …

Genie and Terry Dittmer to celebrate 50th anniversary

Genie and Terry Dittmer of Crete will celebrate their 50th anniversary later this month. They were married Sept. 28, 1974, in Columbus. Their family members include, daughter, Staci and …

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