A Hiawatha, KS, man was charged with two counts of felony child abuse last week in Richardson County Court for his role in a March 15 traffic stop.
Category: General News
Seven new inductees to FC High School Chapter of NHS
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(Students inducted last week to the Falls City High School Chapter of the National Honor Society, pictured above, from left: Derik Eickhoff, Desiree Herling, Karlene Embretson, Baylee Vrtiska, Emily Weaver, Brittney Ritter and Cody Schawang. Photo submitted.) |
On Thursday, April 11, seven new members were inducted into the Falls City Chapter of the National Honor Society.
SENCA youth event Thursday in Auburn
On Thursday, April 18, 275 area pre-school students and their families will join their teachers and school staff, Auburn and Falls City youth mentors, and SENCA employees for the 5th Annual SENCA Head Start Pre-School Track and Field Day event held at Auburn High School.
Bronze Jordan Medal for 60 years service to Masonry
On behalf of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Robert L. Ferguson was presented the prestigious Bronze Jordan Medal for over 60 years of “loyal and dedicated service to Masonry” at the April ll meeting of Falls City Lodge No. 9 A.F.& A.M.
It’s no secret – Governor Heineman loves Falls City!
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Falls City was honored at the State Capitol Tuesday, April 2, as the 2013 winner of the Governor’s Showcase Community Award. Governor Dave Heineman announced the award while proclaiming March 31-April 6 as Community Development Week in Nebraska.
Main Street update; gas supplier change
During their April 1 meeting (no fooling), the Falls City Council heard a quarterly report from Eric Barr, Director of the Falls City Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Falls City.
Commissioners approve armory proposal from Prochaska & Associates
After reviewing proposals for the possible renovation of the Armory building, the Richardson County Commissioners voted at their April 2 meeting to select the firm of Prochaska & Associates and to approve their proposal.
UNL benefit for Kathy Bartek

Kathy Bartek, of Falls City, has been selected as the recipient for UNL East Campus Bull Fry Event April 13.
Three local SCC students to be honored
Six SE Community College students – three originally from Richardson County – will be honored as members of the 2013 Phi Theta Kappa All-Nebraska Academic Team during a ceremony April 10 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln.
Falls City Spring Clean Up scheduled for April 20
Falls City’s Spring Community Clean Up event will be held Saturday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
