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Holdrege, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Holdrege! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Should Holdrege's library become a city department?
  • Axtell man sentenced in crash that killed three, including Holdrege resident
  • Loomis faces a giant-killer in Friday's football semifinal

Also on today's calendar: Sally Jurgensmier Gallery Reception and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 28.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holdrege Area Public Library Invites Community to Information Forum on Potential Governance Transition (ruralradio.com) — Holdrege's library board is exploring whether the library should become a city department, and residents will have a chance to ask questions. A community forum is scheduled for December 3 at 6 p.m. in the Library Community Room, with city and county officials attending to explain the proposal.
   

• Axtell man sentenced in drunk-driving crash that killed three in Phelps County (newschannelnebraska.com) — An Axtell man received nearly 60 to 63 years in prison Tuesday for a drunk-driving crash that killed Holdrege resident Wallace Martin and two other men. Brock Schneider pleaded no contest to charges stemming from the August 2025 collision at Highway 6/34 and Road T, which also seriously injured a Minden woman.
   

• Bobcats upset No. 1 seed team in D2 playoffs (rapidcityjournal.com) — Undefeated Loomis will host Hemingford on Friday in the Class D2 football semifinals after the Bobcats knocked out top-seeded Shelby-Rising City, 50-44. The Wolves advanced with a 76-34 win over Nebraska City Lourdes, led by six touchdowns from Jace Schukar and four touchdown passes from Graham Trompke.
   

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  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Cashier in Holdrege. Apply here.
  • Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Hilltop in Axtell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holdrege here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kearney

  • It's all homemade at the new Grab-and-Go Mexican carry-out in Kearney (kearneyhub.com)
  • Kearney's Village Transitional and Sober Living makes second request for funding from county for aid (centralnebraskatoday.com)
  • Kearney Catholic softball team honored by county for Class C state championship win (centralnebraskatoday.com)

Ok Holdrege! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Holdrege

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.