Elmwood Nebraska News - July 9, 2025

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4th of July Recap

Have I told you I LOVE the 4th of July? Well, I do, and my favorite tradition is the Annual Murdock 4th of July Celebration. 

My daughter and my grandkids come into town. I get to eat good food, visit with friends, and just enjoy the day.

Everyone is dressed in red, white, and blue, and it's just SOOO much fun!!

It's time for reunions, BBQs and time to show off community pride. Oh, and did I say throw candy to the spectators? It's not all about the kids. 

Thank you to the Stroy family in Murdock for the Friday night fireworks and to the Callahan-Fleishman family for the awesome show on Saturday night!

I will continue to post photos from the holiday week and if you have any you would like to share please send them to editor@elmwoodnebraska.com  

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ELMWOOD-MURDOCK FBLA CELEBRATES A TOP 10 FINISH
AT NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN ANAHEIM

Approximately 400 Nebraska students, advisers, and guests recently attended the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA from June 28 - July 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Fifteen high school and middle school students from Elmwood-Murdock competed at the national conference. The following students competed in these events:

Back Row, L to R (High School):
Ellie Meyer, Leo Rikli, Abrahm Jones, Clayton Fletcher, Brody Marsh, Carson Towle, Macy Howard
Front Row, L to R (Middle School):
Petra Homan, Kyler Rikli, Colin Rikli, Landon Schroll, Madden Vogt, Bo Backemeyer
L to R: Mia Rikli, Reagan vonRentzell, Cade Hosier, Reid Fletcher, Henry Coleman, Jordan Vogler

Broadcasting (High School Level)
● Carson Towle, Macy Howard, Ellie Meyer
Local Chapter Annual Business Report (High School Level)
● Leo Rikli, Carson Towle, Abrahm Jones
Insurance & Risk Management (High School Level)
● Abrahm Jones
Agribusiness (High School Level)
● Leo Rikli
Future Business Educator (High School Level)
● Brody Marsh
Introduction to Business Concepts (High School Level)
● Clayton Fletcher
Annual Chapter Activities Presentation (Middle School Level)
● Kyler Rikli, Petra Homan, Madden Vogt
Exploring Leadership (Middle School Level)
● Petra Homan
Exploring Computer Applications (Middle School Level)
● Kyler Rikli
Community Service Presentation (Middle School Level)
● Landon Schroll, Colin Rikli, Bo Backemeyer
Marketing Mix Sales Presentation (Middle School Level)
● Madden Vogt, Colin Rikli, Bo Backemeyer
Business Etiquette (Middle School Level)
● Landon Schroll

Petra Homan with her 4th place award in Exploring Leadership

Petra Homan earned 4th place at Nationals on the Middle School Exploring Leadership test. The Elmwood-Murdock chapter also earned two prestigious national awards, which included Gold Level Champion Chapter and the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit.

Local Students Honored on Dean’s Lists
Several local students were named to the Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for the Spring 2025 semester. Congratulations to these former Elmwood-Murdock students! Some colleges have not released their lists yet, so more students may be added soon. If we have missed a student in this list, please contact editor@elmwoodnebraska.com

University of Nebraska Kearney
Kaitlyn Ashlock
Riley Rose

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Chancellor’s List
Lily Pope

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cade Hosier, College of Business
Tatum Backemeyer, College of Education and Human Sciences
William Bauder, College of Engineering
Laney Frahm, College of Business
Maggie Richter, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Katelyn Stewart, College of Education and Human Sciences
Reagan VonRentzall, College of Arts and Sciences
Noah Arent, College of Fine and Performing Arts
Henry Coleman, College of Engineering
Nathan Lockman, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Sela Rikli, College of Education and Human Sciences
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Riley Wilson

Wayne State College
Alexis Bacon

Peru State College
Mia Rikli

Illinois State University
Nathan Miller

Elmwood Rescue Squad Needs More Team Members

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The Little Free Pantry is between Hufstader Chiropractor and the Elmwood Meat Market

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Lofte Community Theatre

Something Rotten by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick

Production Dates: July 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31; August 1, 2, 3
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. 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 Something Rotten July 19th.

The show will run through August 3rd 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: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. We suggest PG13

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.

For more information contact Natalie McGovern at pr@lofte.org or (402) 671-9379.

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Elmwood resident Lizzy Pegler will be down in Brownville now until August 10 as part of the Brownville Village Theatre!

They do five shows all summer long and Lizzy has been involved (both onstage and off) in all five!

You can find more info, including the season schedule, on the website www.brownvillevillagetheatre.com 

www.OmahaRoofing.pro

Register today!

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