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Ellie Piitz attends Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp

Ellie Piitz attends Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp

  • Tammy Greunke

The five-day camp took place on the campus on the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Catholic Daughters installs new officers at St. Mary's Catholic Church

Catholic Daughters installs new officers at St. Mary's Catholic Church

  • Tammy Greunke
Aquinas Elementary School students place in education contest

Aquinas Elementary School students place in education contest

  • Tammy Greunke
Alan Bartels: Why did the turtle cross the road?

Alan Bartels: Why did the turtle cross the road?

  • Alan Bartels

Many of the turtles crossing roads in late spring and early summer are females plodding toward nest sites.

Ernestine Havlovic celebrates 75 years of faithful service as a Notre Dame Sister

Ernestine Havlovic celebrates 75 years of faithful service as a Notre Dame Sister

  • Tammy Greunke

Over the course of her ministry, Havlovic served as a teacher in nine schools and a principal in five — totaling 51 years in education.

Alan Bartels: It's important for kids to learn about natural resources

Alan Bartels: It's important for kids to learn about natural resources

  • Alan Bartels

Educational programs can have a lasting impact on young students that can last a lifetime.

Rix leads David City primary as candidates move to November general election

Rix leads David City primary as candidates move to November general election

  • Jared Barton

Doug Rix pulled ahead of incumbent David City mayor Jessica Miller in the primary, but the general election remains in November to decide the next mayor

Rix leads David City primary as candidates move to November general election

Rix leads David City primary as candidates move to November general election

    Doug Rix pulled ahead of incumbent David City mayor Jessica Miller in the primary, but the general election remains in November to decide the next mayor

    David City mayor race at 4-vote difference in Butler County's unofficial primary election results

    David City mayor race at 4-vote difference in Butler County's unofficial primary election results

      Ricketts, Flood and Pillen ahead in early unofficial results for Butler County's May 12 primary election, with David City mayor race coming within four votes as of 10:30 p.m.

      Aquinas Catholic students excel at Wayne State College math competition

      Aquinas Catholic students excel at Wayne State College math competition

        Leading the way for Aquinas were Vincent Oliver and Jacob Wacker, who both earned first place finishes.

        Aquinas Catholic Schools Memorials

        Aquinas Catholic Schools Memorials

          Read through memorials recently given to Aquinas Catholic Schools.

          Butler, Colfax and Platte County youth take part in 4-H communication event

          Butler, Colfax and Platte County youth take part in 4-H communication event

          • Tammy Greunke

          Eleven youth demonstrated their skills at the event on April 12.

          Lion honored for work to launch Butler County chapter

          Lion honored for work to launch Butler County chapter

          • DISTRICT 38-O LIONS

          Lausterer has been in David City and the surrounding area nearly every week since early August, talking to people and encouraging them to join the new club.

          Aquinas Catholic Schools Honor Roll

          Aquinas Catholic Schools Honor Roll

            Aquinas Catholic Schools has released its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

            St. Mary's dinner/variety show slated for April 18 in David City, theme 'Winter Olympics'

            St. Mary's dinner/variety show slated for April 18 in David City, theme 'Winter Olympics'

            • Deb Dinkelman

            Aquinas will host "Winter Olympics" dinner and variety show fundraiser for St. Mary's Church in David City on April 18, with comedy, auction and a buffet dinner.

            Mighty eastern cottonwood tree remains king in Nebraska

            Mighty eastern cottonwood tree remains king in Nebraska

            • Alan Bartels

            The Pibel Lake tree is the largest known eastern cottonwood tree on the planet.

            34 Butler County youth compete at state robotics championship

            34 Butler County youth compete at state robotics championship

            • Tammy Greunke

            Butler County 4-H Robotics teams earned several honors at the state competition which was held March 20-21.

            Catholic Daughters Education Contest winners were honored in David City

            Catholic Daughters Education Contest winners were honored in David City

            • Tammy Greunke

            Certificates and monetary awards were given to the top three entries in each age group.

            Jacque Masek presented with award for her service to Hruska Memorial Public Library

            Jacque Masek presented with award for her service to Hruska Memorial Public Library

            • Tammy Greunke

            Jacque Masek has served for years on the Friends of the Hruska Memorial Public Library Board,.

            Many cost-share programs are available to ag producers

            Many cost-share programs are available to ag producers

            • Alan Bartels

            Learn more about cost-share programs from Alan Bartels with the Lower Loup Natural Resource District. 

            Brainard athlete to compete in regional youth wheelchair basetball tournament

            Brainard athlete to compete in regional youth wheelchair basetball tournament

            • Tammy Greunke

            The Dawg Pound Showdown regional tournament will take place March 7-8 at Papillion-La Vista South High School.

            We need to help more people become first-time homebuyers

            We need to help more people become first-time homebuyers

            • By Sen. Jared Storm

            LB938 would create the Nebraska First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts with tax advantages for contributions and earnings.

            David City Banner-Press Athlete of the Week 2025-26

            David City Banner-Press Athlete of the Week 2025-26

            • Randy Speer

            Check out this week's poll for the David City Banner-Press Athlete of the Week.

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