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Holdrege, Nebraska Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Holdrege! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What CNPPIDās GM search in Holdrege means for local powerās future
Also on today's calendar: Gregory Yochum | August Pop-Up Art Gallery reception ā Iron Horse Arts District and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with hazy sun, temps: high: 90, low: 65. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ CNPPID Board updated on GM search process at August Board meeting (ruralradio.com) ā Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigationās board met in Holdrege to narrow its search for a new general manager, trimming 99 applicants down to 11 candidates. In-person interviews with finalists are planned in late September, with a recommended hire expected at the Sept. 25 board working meeting, decisions that will shape regional power and irrigation leadership from Holdrege. 
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PCCF 50th Anniversary Celebration ā
Phelps County Agricultural Center, 1308 2nd St, Holdrege
11:00 am
Sunday August 9
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Gregory Yochum | August Pop-Up Art Gallery reception ā Iron Horse Arts District ā
Lost Way Brewery, 614 3rd Ave, Holdrege
5:00 pm -
Gregory Yochum | August Pop-Up Art Gallery... ā
Lost Way Brewery, 614 3rd Ave, Holdrege
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Celebrate America 250 with The Divas' Tribute to the Troops ā
Tassel Performing Arts Center, 1324 Tilden St, Holdrege
7:30 pm -
Celebrate America 250 with The Divas' Tribute to... ā
Tassel Performing Arts Center, 1324 Tilden St, Holdrege
7:30 pm
Thursday August 13
Thursday August 27
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Staff In-service day
Axtell Community Schools Axtell, NE 68924
8:00 am -
Back to School Open House
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools , NE, USA
5:00 pm -
Elementary Back to School Night
Loomis Secondary School Loomis, NE 68958
6:00 pm -
The Reunion Beatles (& Beyond) ā
Tassel Performing Arts Center, 1324 Tilden St, Holdrege
7:00 pm -
The Reunion Beatles Fantasy Tour ā
Tassel Performing Arts Center, 1324 Tilden St, Holdrege
7:30 pm -
Minden Opera House - With The Gypsy Heartbreakers ā
Minden Opera House, 322 E 5th St, Minden
7:30 pm -
Josh Hoyer's Soul Colossal 4 ā
Tassel Performing Arts Center, 1324 Tilden St, Holdrege
7:30 pm
Tuesday August 11
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 26
Thursday October 1
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Restaurant General Manager in Holdrege. Apply here.
- Right at Home Northeast & Central Nebraska posted a job opening for Caregiver Needed in Holdrege, NE ā Make a Difference Every Day! 782 in Holdrege. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holdrege here.
š Nearby News
Kearney
- AOTW: Kearney Little League hoping to punch a ticket to Williamsport, PA (nebraska.tv)
- Nebraska grazing conference draws ranchers to Kearney (nebraska.tv)
- Kearney Area Chamber Announces Julie Snyder as Next President & CEO (ruralradio.com)
Hastings
- Baylor Scheierman hosts basketball camp in Hastings (ksnblocal4.com)
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