Elmwood Nebraska News - February 4, 2026

Library Update School Info Village Office  Cass County News     

Make sure to stop by and wish Rick Congratulations for this milestone!

Monday:  3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/ 

FCCLA Members Shine at District STAR Competition
FCCLA STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) projects help students turn their skills and ideas into real-life experiences. Through STAR projects, members build leadership, practice teamwork, improve communication skills, and explore career interests in Family and Consumer Sciences. These projects also help students gain confidence by researching topics they care about and presenting their work to judges.

On Friday, January 30th, 11 FCCLA members proudly represented our chapter at the District 1 STAR Competition. Their hard work and dedication truly paid off—congratulations to all who competed!

Ellie Meister & Aubrey Stewart – National Programs in Action, Silver
Lane Meister – Personal Finance (Level 1), Silver
Addison Jennings – Personal Finance (Level 2), Silver
Millie Hendricks & Gemma Zoz – Promote & Publicize FCCLA (Level 1), Gold
Kourtney Dowding, Erin Hynes, & Kate Stock – Promote & Publicize FCCLA (Level 2), Gold
Amelia Farris – Say Yes to FCS, Silver
Grace Murdoch – Sports Nutrition, Gold

All projects qualified to advance to the State Leadership Conference in Lincoln!
A big thank you goes out to Hannah Petersen and Charles Cawley for serving as evaluators and
supporting our students along the way.

We are so proud of everyone’s achievements and can’t wait to see them present at the State
Leadership Conference in March!
Submitted by Erin H.

Want to Make a Difference? Become an FCCLA STAR Evaluator!
Adults play an important role in helping FCCLA members grow, and we would love your support at the State Leadership Conference on Monday, March 30, 2026. Serving as a STAR event evaluator is a rewarding way to encourage students, see amazing projects, and support leadership development firsthand. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to help and cheer on our students as they shine! If you are interested in supporting our local chapter and FCCLA members from across the state, please contact our advisor, Mrs. Hynes (lhynes@emknights.org) for more information. We would love to have you join us!

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Local Students Named to Dean’s Lists
Several Elmwood-Murdock graduates were named to Dean’s Lists for Fall 2025.
These colleges require students to complete 12 credit hours with a 3.5 grade-point
average. Congratulations to these local students.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Tatum Backemeyer – Elmwood, NE
Bailey Frahm – Elmwood, NE
Laney Frahm – Elmwood, NE
Isabelle Halferty – Elmwood, NE
Katelyn Stewart – Elmwood, NE
Reagan VonRentzell – Elmwood, NE
Sela Rikli – Greenwood, NE
Easton Miller – Gretna, NE
Henry Coleman – Murdock, NE

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Lily Pope – Eagle, NE
Marion Day – Elmwood, NE
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Riley Rose – Murdock, NE
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Riley Wilson - Murdock, NE
Midland University
Averi Hogue- Elmwood, NE
Peru State College
Mia Rikli – Murdock, NE
Illinois State University
Nathan Miller, Chemistry
Metropolitan Community College
Nolan Stroy
This college requires students to complete 6 credit hours with a 3.5 grade-point
average to be named to the Dean’s List.
Southeast Community College
Emily Drake – Elmwood, NE
Charley Hanes – Elmwood, NE

Rowan Kastens – Elmwood, NE
Michael Hynes – Murdock, NE
Kaia Sacco Rhode – Murdock, NE
MeLissa Wilson – Murdock, NE

 ELMWOOD-MURDOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IS ADVERTISING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS / ACTIVITY BUS DRIVERS

The school district will pay the costs associated with you obtaining the required CDL with a school bus and passenger bus permit, and will pay for all classes associated with driving a school bus, as long as you complete all requirements. The school district will also pay an hourly wage for the time associated with obtaining your CDL. Payment will take place after a designated amount of time driving for the school district.

Please contact Ryan Knippelmeyer at 867-2341 or rknippelmeyer@emknights.org for more information.

The classified application can be found on the school’s website at:
http://www.emknights.org/o/elmwoodmurdock/browse/13037

PARA-PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Full-Time Special Education Para-Professionals at the elementary school (we are
looking to hire TWO additional staff members to support our students and
teachers).
Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits: Employee Health Insurance paid by the District, State Retirement,
Sick/Personal Leave Provisions
Work schedule follows the school calendar
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please contact Trisha Nichelson at 402-994-2125 or tnichelson@emknights.org for
more information.

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm  

Elmwood Rescue Squad Needs More Team Members

Is this you?  CLICK HERE to fill out an inquiry form and learn more.  

  Village Updates

The free pantry is here to serve our community. It is for neighbors helping neighbors. Take what you need or leave what you can.

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

The Little Free Pantry is between Hufstader Chiropractor and the Elmwood Meat Market

Area News     

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