Staff members of Cozad Community Schools gathered in the high school commons to enjoy a steak sandwich meal with all the trimmings at their year-end luncheon and recognition celebration on Thursday, May 21. Superintendent Dr. Dan Endorf presided as emcee, and Tim Hansen provided the invocation prior to the meal.
Cozad’s Memorial Day Program is scheduled for Monday, May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Cozad. Members of VFW Auxiliary Post #890 welcome volunteers to help place flags at veterans’ graves in the Cozad Cemetery at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21. The Avenue of Flags will be set up at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday, May 22, at 4 p.m., weather permitting. Volunteers are needed both to
On Friday, May 15, Cozad Community Hospital celebrated both its history and future at the 75th Anniversary Open House & Remodel Ribbon Cutting. This year’s event expanded upon the annual KRVN Meat and Greet traditionally hosted during Hospital Week. In addition to a complimentary burger meal, attendees enjoyed several gifts of appreciation, including a raffle entry for four door prize baskets, event t-shirts,
As conversations around mental health continue to evolve, more people are recognizing that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health. While younger generations may have grown up in a culture that encourages open discussions about mental health, many seniors did not. As a result, older adults may not always recognize the signs of emotional distress or know where to turn for help.
Keiser 4-H Scholarship Two Dawson County 4-H’ers received the Donna and Daryl Keiser 4-H Scholarship. Abby Negley, daughter of Tim and Jeni Negley of Gothenburg and Carson Reiman, son of Mark and Miranda Reiman of Cozad were the recipients of $500 scholarships.
The Cozad City Council met for a regular meeting on Monday, May 4. Consent agenda items approved included the minutes from the regular meeting on April 20 and the retreat meeting on April 27, as well as the April building permits report. Council members also approved the reimbursement payment to TRW, LLC of $36,170.75 for façade improvements and drawdown #3 for the same.
Cooper Maddox Cole was born on May 4, 2026 at 3:55 p.m. to his parents Adam and Ainsley Cole of Gothenburg. Cooper was born weighing 8 pounds and was 19.5 inches in length. He is welcomed by grandparents Jack and Thea Cole of Cozad, and Luke and Julie Rickertsen of Jeffrey Lake. Great-grandparents John and Connie Cole of Lincoln, Melvin Carlson of Grand Island, Archie Rickertsen and Matt and Susan Williams of Gothenburg.
Mid State Aviation owner Allison Johnson has sold the company to Nebraskaland Aviation, a decision she said came after careful consideration and a desire to ensure the business remained in good hands moving forward.
The CHS Fine Arts Night drew a large and appreciative audience on May 1. The event included an art show featuring works by grades 9–12 students of Trey Botts, including pieces by the 10 senior honors art students displayed in the hallways adjacent to the auditorium.
The faith family at the Cozad United Methodist Church celebrated a special Sunday on May 3. The service included two baptisms, confirmation for 10 eighth-grade students, and recognition of 50-year and 50-plus-year members. Pastor Bellarmee Milosi presided, with music provided by Patty Fenstermacher and the CUMC Praise Band. Kaitlyn Hyatt provided the children’s sermon.
In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Cozad LOCAL wants to hear how local writers would tell that story. Cozad LOCAL is inviting community members to participate in the Red, Write and Revolution Contest. If you can write, type, or text to speech, you are able to participate. There is no age limit!
UNL Eight Cozad students were among the record number of graduates honored during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s May 8-9 commencement ceremonies. UNL conferred a record 3,885 degrees to 3,762 graduates representing 61 countries, 45 states and more than 230 Nebraska communities. Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson presided over the ceremonies at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Residents and travelers alike will have a new reason to stop in at Meridian Tap House in Cozad this summer, as it has been selected as one of the stops on the 2026 Nebraska Beef Passport.
Through the month of April, the Cozad LOCAL accepted many volunteer nominations and deeply enjoyed learning more about the many selfless individuals who serve the Cozad community. After careful consideration, the Cozad LOCAL selected Diana Toner as Volunteer of the Year.
