Norman Verl “Norm” Elliott passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. He was the oldest child of E.V. “Pete” and Mildred L. (Paxton) […]
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Dennis “Denny” Crawford
Dennis Reed Crawford, lovingly known as “Denny,” passed away surrounded by the love of family and the many memories he created throughout his life. Born […]
URGENT CALL: Blood donors needed now Alarming drop in scheduled donations puts national blood supply under pressure $15 e-gift card for coming to give June 1-28
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give lifesaving blood. Donors of all blood […]
Dorothy Last
Dorothy Irene Last, 93, of Lincoln passed away on May 22, 2026 in Lincoln. She was born at home on October 2, 1932 in Falls […]
Francis C. Duncan
Francis C. Duncan passed away peacefully at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident for the last five months. Francis […]
Cindy Ann Schuster
Cindy Ann Schuster, 67, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully May 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She will be remembered for her […]
Dan Weddle
Dan Weddle, 79, of Pawnee, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 7, 1947, in Falls City, Nebraska, Dan […]
A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.
The move comes as cities and states across the country weigh similar moratoriums amid concerns about water and electricity. By Anila Yoganathan Flatwater Free Press […]
Historic Falls City Church re-imagined as “The Center” for arts and community serves-maiden event set for June 7, 2026
A historic local landmark is entering a vibrant new chapter. Richard (Rick) Martin, a fifth-generation resident of Falls City, has announced the vision for the […]
The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice
By Emma Croteau Flatwater Free Press Ella Ricker was sitting in her elementary school orchestra class when she first considered a career in teaching. […]