A life of adventure brought Kathi from Germany and Maciek from Poland to the humble community of Cozad, along with their three daughters.

The Cozad Chamber of Commerce welcomed car enthusiasts and community members to downtown Cozad on June 6 for its annual Blacktop Classic Car Show, which featured more than 90 vehicles. 

The music echoed across the grounds. Auctioneers worked the crowd. Cancer survivors walked the runway. Friends embraced, families reunited, and thousands of people gathered in a pasture north of Cozad for a common purpose. 

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of colonists did something that many people thought was impossible.
They challenged the most powerful empire in the world.
They argued, debated, protested, and eventually fought for the right to govern themselves. On July 4, 1776, representatives from the thirteen colonies approved the Declaration of Independence, announcing to the world that they were no longer subjects of the British Crown.

Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle producers an opportunity to learn from Nebraska operations managing through ongoing drought conditions and explore current research and management strategies for stocker and yearling systems.

The Cozad Grand Generation Center has several June events and activities planned for area seniors and community members.
Foot Clinics will be held Tuesday, June 16, at the Center. Appointments are required by calling Central Plains Home Health at 784-4630.

The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that Karrie Steely, from Hendley, will be its Artist in Residence from June 10 through June 24, 2026. Her work will be on display at the museum, with many pieces available for purchase.

Another year, another milestone, and another reminder of how quickly young people grow into something special.
Pack 187 gathered last week for its annual Graduation of Ranks ceremony, celebrating the achievements of Scouts who have spent the past year learning, serving, and growing both individually and as a team.

For many women, unexplained swelling, pain, and enlargement in the legs can become a lifelong struggle. Despite repeated dieting, exercise, and medical appointments, the symptoms often persist. In many cases, the underlying cause is lipedema — a chronic condition that remains widely misunderstood.

Cozad voters took center stage in Dawson County’s 2026 Primary Election, with competitive local races drawing strong community interest and helping shape one of the county’s most closely watched election nights.

For Hunter Johnson, the road back to Cozad was anything but straightforward. 

The CCS School Board held its final meeting of the regular school year on Monday, May 18. CHS Principal Corey Fisher introduced Nevaeh Allen as his Haymaker Highlight. “Nevaeh has met all of the early graduation requirements and, due to her life circumstances, I highly recommend her for early graduation,” Fisher stated.  

A request for a reserved disabled parking space near Haymaker Haven highlighted discussion during the Monday, May 18, meeting of the Cozad City Council. Jason Dodson, a resident of Haymaker Haven, addressed council members requesting installation of a reserved parking sign near the northwest corner of 8th and K Street.

Two exemplary and respected educators in the Cozad Community Schools system are stepping into retirement after dedicating decades of their lives to students, families, and education. Debbie Neill and Jacque Yocom both retired at the end of the 2025–26 school year, leaving behind legacies built on compassion, commitment, and countless lives impacted. 

The upcoming Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, being hosted just north of Cozad, strives to unite Nebraska’s beef industry with a mission of supporting cancer research, blending agriculture and community into one of the state’s signature events.
For John Schroeder, Beef Experience Committee Chairman for the Cattlemen’s Ball, the beef component is central to both the identity and purpose of the event.