Public Health Solutions is teaming up with the Maya Pixan Ixim Community Center to offer its first event targeting Mayan descendants on Monday, April 29. It is free, there is no registration …

The deadline for purchasing Cardinal Weekend tickets is May 1. Buy these tickets at the Cardinal Welcome Center, at 930 Main St., and on May 31 you can renew old friendships, have a meal and …

The Crete Fire Station was packed for a standing room only tribute to Terry Petracek on April 21 in honor of his 50 years of service to the department. Known for his sense of humor and …

Gene Steinmeyer of Clatonia just unveiled his sixth book, “Everyone Has a Story.” The book takes readers through the stories of some of the most interesting people in Crete, Wilber, …

In hopes of strengthening the community of mothers in Crete, Melanie Martinez is pioneering a Mom Walk Collective chapter in Nebraska. The group hosts free walks for moms that are designed to …

A Crete-based father-son duo took the stage at Friend’s Annual Historical Society Gala on April 6. The Morris Duet was founded about 25 years ago and has not missed a beat since. Mike …

Spring cleaning season is here, and motorists en route to the city dump may find themselves particularly mindful of seat belts, shock absorption and tie-down straps, given the state of Boswell …

Twice a week Crete things get muy picante in Crete at Hilltop Fitness where a bilingual zumba class is offered to members. For an hour the group fitness class turns up the volume and heat to meringue …

Marjorie A. Schroeder, 94, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born July 7, 1929, in Seward. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 17, at 11 a.m., with a …

The Crete Welcoming Circle has been updated to the Community in Motion Networking Group.  “This new name truly reflects the mission to positively impact the lives of community …

A Cardinal Academies Open House was March 27 at the Welcome Center for business partners in the Crete community. The informal gathering provided business leaders with an overview of Crete High …

The cost of the single question: “Shall Phil Hardenburger be removed from the office of Board of Commissioners?” is in for the mail-in ballot sent to registered voters living in District …

The Nebraska Supreme Court on March 22 affirmed the Saline County District Court ruling in the case of Chuck McKay v. Saline County Clerk Anita Bartels and county commissioners Stephanie Krivohlavek, …

The Crete Police Department bestowed the Distinguished Service Medal upon Officer Dawn Jonas in a gesture of appreciation at the March 5 city council meeting. Jonas is the driving force behind …

Matthew Hoffman of Dorchester appeared in Saline County Court on March 14 on a preliminary hearing, which was procedural due to an amended felony theft charge. Hoffman is charged with theft by …

Thirty-seven horses seized from a Gage County veterinarian last summer and taken to Epona Horse Rescue just east of Crete were sold at auction March 12 at the Palmyra sale barn. Dr. Jennafer …

Crete police officer Noah Zach received the Lifesaving Award, a police award for bravery, on March 5 before the Crete City Council for rescuing a person from imminent danger under extraordinary …

The Afterschool Alliance announced March 6 that it has selected Joel Bramhall, the Director of Federal Programs and Cardinal Community Learning Centers for Crete Public Schools, to serve as a 2024 …

The Cardinal Community Learning Centers will offer Cardinal Summer Learning camps that will allow students to stay academically active over the summer The camps will be from June 3-28 and …

With the release of his book “Even Giraffes Have Feelings,” Crete mental health practitioner Ben Piper hopes to help kids identify their feelings and recognize that it is OK to have them. …

The excitement is building in Crete for the boys basketball team’s journey to the Pinnacle Bank Arena to compete in the state basketball tournament. The team will play Thursday at 1:30 …

A public hearing was held during the regular Crete City Council meeting on Feb. 20 for public comment on the city’s annual one- and six-year street improvement plan.  City …