Running unopposed, Colfax County Sheriff Shawn Messerlie is looking ahead to another term focused on community connections, staffing and public safety.
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- Jared Barton
More than 12,000 Platte County voters participated in the midterm election, which featured numerous uncontested county races.
- Jared Barton
Mayor Art Lindberg and candidate John Eggleston answered the public's questions on taxes, growth, construction, spending and more at a candidate forum Oct. 28, 2026, right before elections.
- Jared Barton
Running unopposed, Colfax County Sheriff Shawn Messerlie is looking ahead to another term focused on community connections, staffing and public safety.
- Jared Barton
Grease, grit and a lifetime of honest work. For David City-area mechanic Bryon Forney, an unexpected honor makes it all feel worthwhile.
- By Kristen Sindelar, Midwest Messenger Reporter
When 16-year-old Justin Eisenmann takes to the stage at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo next week, he will be performing for more than 10 times as many people than are counted on the population sign of his hometown in Colfax County.
- Jared Barton
With 55 years under her belt, Dorothy "Sam" Kohler has been recognized for not only her tenure but her dedication, care and mentorship in her nursing career.
Friends of David City has raised $31,000 toward a $165,000 playground designed to give young fans their own place to play.
Candido Morales once sold bread from his car trunk. His family’s grocery business now has a newly opened supermarket in Schuyler.
Rachel Madej grew up dancing in Schuyler. Now she’s bringing a broader vision for fine arts education to her hometown.
During a short break in a 50-state motorcycle ride, the Nation of Patriots flag tour riders took a lap around Columbus and Schuyler to check out area veterans memorials.
- Jared Barton
The Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce visited Schuyler on July 29, answering questions, giving updates and praising Schuyler's business scene and chamber for their efforts.
- Tammy Greunke
All cars, trucks, bikes and tractors are welcome to be part of the event on Aug. 16.
- Tammy Greunke
Individuals who donate more than $500 to the campaign are considered Bridgebuilders and are thought to bridge the gap between increasing needs and available services.
- Jared Barton
Some younger vendors joined the farmers market in Schuyler Thursday for the annual Young Entrepreneurs Nite, bringing baked goods and other handmade wares.
- Jared Barton
Livestock competition results are in for the Colfax County Fair, held in Leigh July 16-19, 2026.
- Jared Barton
The results from the exhibit hall at the 2026 Colfax County Fair are in.
- Jared Barton
Senior sheep showmanship champs Daphne Jedlicka and Audrey Brabec, livestock champs Ella and Grace Olson, Clarkson ag teacher Anna Ready and sheep judge Shelby Studnicka talk showmanship
- Tammy Greunke
The health and examination survey has been traveling across the country learning about the health of the U.S. population since 1960.
- Jared Barton
Operation Christmas Child made a summer stop in Schuyler June 27 to talk the program's impact with Aroma Nawaz, who received a box when she was a child.
- Tammy Greunke
loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction will be available free to participants.
- Jared Barton
The Colfax County Fair will returns to the Colfax County Fairgrounds July 14-19.
- Jared Barton
Schuyler Community Development and Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce talk about the upcoming renewal of LB 840, the half-cent local sales tax option that's been in place since 2007.