Discussion was held on the Cozad Sports Complex land note at the March 31 special meeting for the City Council and the Board of Public Works. 

As part of the community’s celebration of Week of the Young Child, the Cozad Early Education Center continues its focus on preparing young learners for school while supporting families during the early years. 

As Week of the Young Child highlights early education across the community, Cozad Head Start continues its mission of supporting children and families through free, high-quality preschool services. 
The program serves children ages 3-5 and has operated in Cozad for more than 20 years. Each year, it offers 16 enrollment spots for local families. 

As communities observe Week of the Young Child (April 11–17), Cozad Child Care continues its long-standing role in supporting local families and early childhood education. 
The center has served Cozad families for 37 years, including 34 years in its current location. It provides care for children ages 6 weeks through 8 years, covering key early development stages. 

As Week of the Young Child highlights early education, Learning Adventures Child Care Center–Cozad LLC continues to show how care and learning work together for local families.

As the community recognizes Week of the Young Child, Cozad United Methodist Church Little Disciples Preschool continues to shape early learning through relationships, routine, and hands-on experiences. 
Now in its ninth year, the preschool serves children ages 3-5 and offers both full day and half day programs. The full day class currently holds a waiting list, while a few openings remain for the 2026–27 half day session. 

Cozad City Mayor Marcus Kloepping often receives thoughtful requests that he is more than happy to fulfill and last week was no different. Taking time on Good Friday, he proudly proclaimed April 11–17 as the Week of the Young Child, and further announced this during the town hall meeting of the city council.  

State wrestling champion Drake Hasbrouck signed his letter of intent to wrestle for the Bulldogs at Concordia University, Nebraska on April 1, where he plans to major in accounting. Joining Hasbrouck for the signing were, from left, his brother Chase, his mother Candi, and his grandfather Duane Mercer.

Who hasn't tapped fingers on a desk with anxiety or shook a leg under a table awaiting some sort of news? These motor impulses may seem involuntary, but they largely are under the control of the individual. For a portion of the population, fidgeting and tremors are out of their control, and are  hallmarks of a movement disorder called Parkinson's disease.

Cozad Community Health System is excited to announce the 21st Annual Women’s Health Luncheon, taking place Thursday, April 23 at the Cozad Elk’s Club. This long-standing community event continues to bring women together for an afternoon of education, and inspiration. 
Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch featuring a chicken Caesar wrap and pasta salad. The program will begin promptly at noon and conclude at 1 p.m. 

Residents will have a chance to meet local candidates ahead of the upcoming election during a public event set for April 14 at the Grand Generation Center. 
The “Meet the Candidates” gathering will begin at 5:30 p.m. and offers Cozad residents an opportunity to speak directly with those seeking office. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about each candidate’s priorities. 

Members of Cub Scout Pack 187, joined by several Scouts from Troop 1189 working toward community service hours, spent the day cleaning up more than two miles of Highway 21. 
The group collected 16 bags of trash along the roadway, making a noticeable impact on the area. Along the way, Scouts also encountered a few reminders of the outdoors, including a dead squirrel, two foxes, and an animal skull. 

The Cozad FFA Chapter made history at the 98th Annual Nebraska State Convention, as its floriculture team captured a state championship title and secured a spot in the national competition for the first time in program history. 

The Cozad Area Chamber of Commerce and Cozad Development Corporation held a joint annual meeting on March 19 at the Cozad Elks Club, where organization and community members gathered to recognize local impact, review the past year and look ahead to future growth.