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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

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

  • Jared Barton

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

  • Tammy Greunke

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.

    Betty Tarr funeral set for April 26 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church

    Betty Tarr funeral set for April 26 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church

    • Jared Barton

    Betty Tarr, 99, of David City passed away April 17. A funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in David City.

    Betty Tarr funeral set for April 26 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church

    Betty Tarr funeral set for April 26 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church

      Betty Tarr, 99, of David City passed away April 17. A funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in David City.

      New Lion Club in Butler County nears membership quota

      New Lion Club in Butler County nears membership quota

        Created to meet humanitarian needs, the focus of Lionism is on volunteer community service. 

        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

          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

            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.

            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.

            Upcoming Schuyler Burger Battle offers bragging rights, and chamber bucks for one lucky voter

            Upcoming Schuyler Burger Battle offers bragging rights, and chamber bucks for one lucky voter

            • Jared Barton

            Starting Feb. 1, six Schuyler restaurants will compete for the first Burger Battle trophy, while voters get a taste of local cuisine and a chance at $100 in chamber bucks

            David City High School Honor Roll

            David City High School Honor Roll

              David City High School has announced its first semester honor roll for the 2025-26 school year.

              Aquinas Catholic Schools Honor Roll

              Aquinas Catholic Schools Honor Roll

                Aquinas Catholic Schools has released its high school honor roll as well as the middle school scholastic achievement awards.

                A busy year: Reporter Jared Barton's top five stories from 2025

                A busy year: Reporter Jared Barton's top five stories from 2025

                • Jared Barton

                From the Butler County Fair's 150th and an art museum to a farm opening, a haunted attraction and a diesel garage, 2025 was a big year, reporter Jared Barton describes.

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