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Village to pay for removal of flood-damaged trailer home

The owner of a trailer home at 415 N. First St. will not contest the Arlington Village Board of Trustees’ decision last month to declare his property a nuisance and order the structure’s … more

By Teresa Hoffman • For the Citizen | 4/26/24

Times Gone By Week of April 26–May 2

2014 (10 years ago): Motorists commuting to Omaha, Elkhorn and Fort Calhoun will want to plan accordingly for upcoming road work. Two roads — highways 31 and 75 — will be completed in … more

4/26/24

The Arlington Mixed Choir performs in the District Music Competition at Elkhorn High School Friday.

District Music competition a showcase of Washington County musical talent

Blair, Fort Calhoun and Arlington instrumental and vocal students took part in District Music Competition at Elkhorn High School on Friday and Saturday. The competition features hundreds of solo … more

Staff reports | 4/26/24

A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday morning to welcome the opening of the Dana Village apartments. Pictured from left: Ryan Dugdale of RVR Bank, Ed Shada of Angel Share, Ryan Durant of RMDX, Abby Johnson of Lutheran Family Services and Will Major of RMDX.

Dana Village opens with ribbon cutting event

Dana Village is officially open and welcoming new residents. The completion of the 61-bedroom apartment complex, located on the former Dana College campus, was punctuated with a ribbon cutting … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/26/24

Fr. Michael Gutgsell, Fr. Stephen Gutgsell's brother, leads the group in a prayer before dinner is served Saturday evening at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church for the St. John Paul II Classical Academy scholarship fundraiser. The scholarship is being named after Stephen Gutgsell, who was a large supporter of the school and was going to be the school's Latin teacher.

Fundraiser held for St. John Paul II Classical Academy

A scholarship opportunity will assist St. John Paul II Classical Academy students, as well as honor the late Fr. Stephen J. Gutgsell On Saturday evening, guests gathered at St. Francis Borgia … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/23/24

The Blair High School Concert Choir performs in District Music Competition at Elkhorn High School Friday.

District Music competition a showcase of Washington County musical talent

Blair, Fort Calhoun and Arlington instrumental and vocal students took part in District Music Competition at Elkhorn High School on Friday and Saturday. The competition features hundreds of solo … more

By Joe Burns - photos@enterprisepub.com | 4/23/24

A second fire broke out at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon. This comes just six days after a lightning strike between Whitetail Drive and Prairie Lane.

Brush fire re-ignited at DeSoto

A brush fire broke out at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon. This comes just six days after the initial fire, which was caused by a lightning strike to a dead cottonwood tree on … more

Staff reports | 4/22/24

Times Gone By Week of April 19–25

2014 (10 years ago): The general manager for the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (NRD) said they aren't planning to build a dam on Bell Creek near Arlington. "It was an example of a … more

4/19/24

Zachary Blackman was appointed as the Sixth Judical District Court judge by Gov. Jim Pillen, following the December retirement of Judge John E. Samson.

Zachary Blackman eager to start judgeship

In his new judgeship role, Zachary Blackman hopes to continue learning and growing in his law career. Blackman was appointed as the new Sixth Judicial District Court judge by Gov. Jim Pillen, … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/19/24

The Arlington High School students named 2024 Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders were, from left, Kolby Tighe, Hailey O'Daniel, Dathan Hansen and Libby Hegemann (not pictured).

Area students honored as Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders recipients

FREMONT --- Fifty high school juniors from across the area were honored during the 2024 Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders Ceremony & Luncheon, which took place on April … more

4/19/24

Forty-five Arlington High School students attended the FBLA State Leadership Conference. There were five first place awards, and 12 students are heading to nationals in Orlando, Fla.

Arlington FBLA students collect numerous awards at State Leadership Conference

Arlington FBLA headed to Kearney for the annual State Leadership Conference with 45 competitors! Students engaged in campaign activities, general sessions and workshops while also competing in … more

4/19/24

Several Arlington High School students participated in the Nebraska Capitol Conference Art Show, held at Raymond Central High School.

Arlington students earn awards at conference art show

Several Arlington High School artists received awards from the 2024 Nebraska Capitol Conference Art Show held April 10 at Raymond Central High School. Below are the following winners: … more

4/19/24