Dodge County candidates file for offices

There have been some recent candidate filings with Dodge County Clerk Micki Gilfry. On Friday, Clark Boschult, a Republican from Scribner, filed for the office of county surveyor. On Wednesday, Terry Sorensen Jr., the vice-president of the
Richard “Rick” Elofson

Richard “Rick” Lee Elofson, 71, of North Bend, passed away on January 14, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, surrounded by his family. Rick was born on May 18, 1954 to Mel and Ruth (Wilson) Elofson in
Michael J. Riley

Michael J. Riley, 77, of Fremont passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Nye Pointe in Fremont. He was born September 2, 1948 in Fremont to Francis and Mary (Winnington) Riley. Michael grew up in Fremont and
Bruce L. Brown

Bruce L. Brown, 71, of Arlington passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. He was born May 9, 1954 in Fremont to Donald E. and Betty “Carletta” (Kincanon) Brown. Bruce grew up in
Herbert Hall

Herbert Hall, 96, of Fremont died Friday, January 16, 2026, at Nye Pointe in Fremont. Herb was born March 24, 1929 in Nemaha County to Thomas and Mary ‘Jessup’ Hall. He married Betty York in November of
Mary Ann Dahlke

Mary Ann Dahlke, who was born April,6, 1941, went into eternal rest on January 14, 2026. Mary Ann was born in Emerson and grew up in the small community before moving and settling in the Fremont area.
Man faces various charges from Saturday incident

Fremont police responded at 8:41 Saturday morning to the 100 block of Ohio Street for a disturbance. During the investigation, Andres A. Plesent, 22, of Fremont was uncooperative and arrested for obstructing a peace officer, resisting arrest-2nd/subsequent
NEBRASKA ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL

Courtesy of Husker Athletics The University of Nebraska Athletic Department announced today the addition of Women’s Flag Football as a women’s intercollegiate varsity sport. The announcement coincides with the NCAA’s approval of women’s flag football as an
HUSKERS MOVE TO 18-0 WITH WIN AT NORTHWESTERN

Courtesy of Midland Athletics The Nebraska basketball team remained undefeated with an impressive 77-58 win at Northwestern Saturday afternoon. The Huskers led for more than 34 minutes to improve to 18-0 on the season and 7-0 in
Weber Hits 1,000 as Midland Dominates Waldorf on the Road

Courtesy of Midland Athletics FOREST CITY, Iowa — Midland University was back in action Saturday afternoon, facing Waldorf University in a Great Plains Athletic Conference matchup at Forest City. A balanced offensive performance across all four quarters