Connie Eichelberger, 70, of Hiawatha, KS, passed away June 3, 2025 at Hiawatha. She was born January 20, 1955 at Falls City to Dean and […]
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Neal Bachman
Neal Bachman, age 89, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 27, 2025, in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He was born May 6, 1936, on […]
Desperate for teachers, Nebraska schools turn abroad — to the Philippines
Natalia Alamdari Flatwater Free Press SCHUYLER — In a classroom 7,903 miles from home, Dorina Ramos counts down from five. “Five,” Ramos says in her […]
Kottich family presents “Diana’s Books” at North School
The Kottich family recently made their annual contributions to kindergarteners at North School and Sacred Heart in Falls City. This spring marked the tenth year […]
‘We can make a difference’: In life and death, Nebraska family’s story finds hope in tragedy
By Chris Bowling Flatwater Free Press Photo Bailey Koch Facebook page For more than a decade, she funneled hope, fear and frustration into thousands of […]
Andy Lee Loftus
In Loving Memory of Andy Lee. Andy Lee Loftus was born on January 18, 1978, in Cresco, IA. He moved to Falls City in 2019, […]
Evelyn Suess
Evelyn Suess, 100, of Falls City, NE, passed away May 19, 2025 at Falls City. The only child of Paul and Alta (Wright) Suess, she […]
Eric Daniel Froeschl
Eric Daniel Froeschl, age 45, passed away on May 19, 2025, in Falls City, Nebraska, surrounded by his family. He was born April 4, 1980, […]
A very, very Omaha movie’: Alexander Payne, Reese Witherspoon set to reunite for ‘Election’ sequel
‘ By Leo Adam Biga Flatwater Free Press Decades after the release of his first feature film, Alexander Payne is preparing for a career first: […]
Michael “Happy” Thomas Gilmore
Michael “Happy” Thomas Gilmore passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born on December 18, 1954, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the […]