Elmwood Nebraska News - July 29, 2026
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Tuesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Easy Library Links
Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/
The Elmwood Community Center Seeks Help
The Elmwood Community Center is more than just a building—it’s the heart of our town! From serving home-cooked meals to hosting reunions and providing a space for neighbors to connect, it’s a vital lifeline for Elmwood and Eagle.
ELMWOOD MURDOCK FCCLA MEMBERS PLACE AMONG TOP 10 IN THE NATION
Murdock, NE, July 24, 2026 – Quinn Ross, Millie Hendricks, Gemma Zoz, Erin Hynes, Kate Stock, and Amelia Farris of the Elmwood-Murdock Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) earned national recognition by placing among the top 10 in the nation at the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held July 6–10 in Washington, D.C.
STAR Events, which stands for Students Taking Action with Recognition, allow FCCLA Members to apply the knowledge and skills they develop through Family and Consumer Sciences education to real-world projects, presentations, and career-related challenges. Participants advance through local and state competition before earning the opportunity to compete at the national level.
Quinn Ross competed in FCCLA Chapter Website, Level 2 and earned Top 10 National Finalist recognition. The event challenged participants to use a chapter website to educate, inform, and involve members and the general public about the importance of the Family Consumer Sciences program and FCCLA.
Millie Hendricks and Gemma Zoz competed in Promote and Publicize FCCLA, Level 1 and earned Top 10 National Finalist recognition. The event challenged participants to develop an FCCLA promotion and publicity campaign to raise awareness and educate the school, parents and members of the community about the importance of FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Erin Hynes and Kate Stock competed in Promote and Publicize FCCLA, Level 2 and earned National Placement recognition. Erin and Kate placed 1st out of the 33 entries in their STAR event level. The event challenged participants to develop an FCCLA promotion and publicity campaign to raise awareness and educate the school, parents and members of the community about the importance of FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Amelia Farris competed in Say Yes to FCS, Level 1 and earned Top 10 National Finalist recognition. The event challenged participants to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to explore and experience the career of being a Family and Consumer Sciences educator. Participants must prepare a portfolio, conduct classroom observations, plan and execute a lesson, develop an FCCLA integration plan and deliver an oral presentation.
Aubrey Stewart, competed in National Programs in Action earning a silver medal. This is an event that use the planning process to implement an FCCLA National Program project. Aubrey along with Ellie Meister created a community service project. They created a Children’s Book Walk in the Bess Streeter Aldrich Park in Elmwood, NE. For this project they met with the Elmwood Village Board at a regular board meeting and also applied for and received community grant money to purchase supplies for the project.
The Elmwood Murdock FCCLA Chapter was among 251 delegates from Nebraska and more than 10,000 FCCLA Members, Advisers, and guests from across the nation, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa who attended the conference.
The FCCLA National Leadership Conference brings students and educators together for Competitive Events, leadership development, career exploration, educational workshops, and national recognition. The 2026 conference was especially historic because it was held in Washington, D.C., during the America 250 celebrations.
In addition to attending the conference, the EM students also had the opportunity to tour museums, the Capitol building, and National Mall and monuments. The students also attended a Washington Nationals baseball game and a lunch cruise on the Potomac River.
For more information or to learn how you can support the Elmwood Murdock FCCLA Chapter, please contact Lisa Hynes at lhynes@emknights.org.
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that prepares students for careers that support the family through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Since 1945, FCCLA has provided leadership development, workplace readiness, and career preparation opportunities that equip students with the skills needed for success in life and work. Guided by dedicated Family and Consumer Sciences educators, FCCLA Members develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills while exploring career opportunities aligned with the national Career Clusters. With more than a quarter of a million FCCLA Members in over 5,500 chapters nationwide, FCCLA continues to prepare the next generation of leaders to make a lasting impact in their careers, families, and communities.
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Sunday School 9:00 am September-May
Morning Worship 10:00 am
Live on Elmwood Christian Church's Facebook Page.
Pastor: Mark L. Sewell
Online services are available on their Facebook page.
400 West G Street, Elmwood, NE 68349
Pastor Michelle Chesnut
Cell Phone 402-314-7988 Church Phone: 402-994-6735 Daycare phone is 402-994-2384.
E-mail: stpaulelmwood@gmail.com Website: elmwoodmurdockumc.com
For any inquiries or concerns, please contact the village office at 402-994-6705.
Sincerely,
Village Clerk
On behalf of the Village Board
5/2/2024
Public Notices for Elmwood, Nebraska can now be viewed online at Voice News Nebraska
Elmwood Village Board Meetings are ONCE a month on the FIRST Wednesday of every month.
The meetings are held at the new Village Board office located at the Learning Center on the south side of town.
Official agendas are posted the day before at the Post Office, Gas Station, and Village Office. Prior to the posting of the agenda, meeting items can be added to the meeting. At the end of each meeting is a Public Comment Section. Attendees have three minutes to speak about anything at this time. Further discussion on the topic can then be added to the next board meeting.
The agenda is posted at the Elmwood C-Store, the post office, and the Village office.
Minutes can be viewed at the Village office or can be found online.
Village Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday CLOSED
Take It Or Leave It Pantry
The free pantry is here to serve our community. It is for neighbors helping neighbors. Take what you need or leave what you can.
Elmwood #LittleFreePantry
The Little Free Pantry is between Hufstader Chiropractor and the Elmwood Meat Market
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Murdock Methodist Church Turns 75
The Murdock Ebenezer United Methodist Church’s beautiful stone building is celebrating its 75th Anniversary on Sunday, August 30. We invite you to attend the celebratory service.
We are also collecting photos of church weddings, baptisms, confirmations and other special events (both interior and exterior photographs) for a memorable slide show. If this stunning structure is part of your family photos, please share them with kareykoehn@gmail.com by Saturday, August 1, to be included in the slide show. Thank you for helping us to celebrate this important pillar in our community.
Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Production Dates: July 30, 31; August 1, 2
Show Times: 7:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays
Shows start at 7 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 PM on Sundays. Show run time: approximately two hours.
The concession stand will open one hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time.
Tickets: $25 lofte.org
Manley, Neb. - The Lofte Community Theatre will open Cinderella July 18th. The show will run through August 2nd with performances Thursday through Sunday, with Sunday performances at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Lofte Box Office, by phone at 402-234-2553, or by visiting www.lofte.org.
Synopsis: Cinderella, the timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.
Directed By: Kevin Colbert
About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 minutes south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year-round with concessions offered.
Summer Blood Drives
CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS!
Come to give blood by May 31 and receive an oversized American Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.
PLATELET SHORTAGE!
There is a platelet shortage right now. All eligible donors are being called to make a platelet donation appointment to ensure patients have lifesaving care.
"You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it."
Clara Barton aka "Angel of the Battlefield" 1821–1912 American educator, nurse, and humanitarian
Founder of the American Red Cross
Your support can make a lifesaving difference. Explore the ways you can get involved, whether it’s giving blood, making a financial donation, volunteering or learning lifesaving skills.
Schedule your blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donation today!
Confirm days and times and
learn more HERE or call 1-800-733-2767.
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Monday, August 10, 2026
8/10/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Town Hall, 623 House St
Avoca, NE
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Louisville High School
202 West 3rd Street
Louisville, NE 68037
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Friday, August 21, 2026
Elmwood Murdock High School
300 Wyoming
Murdock, NE 68407
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
City Building
101 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE 68463
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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It's time to find your new best friend!
Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org
And download foster application!
Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.
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