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Pool prep continues, splashing to resume May 25...
GACC seniors earn diplomas at Sunday's ceremony
WP-B bids farewell to seniors
27 area kids off to Burke
Pool prep continues, splashing to resume May 25... West Point City employees Jim Peatrowsky and Dennis Wordekemper (not pictured) were finishing up some crack caulking around the swimming pool this morning (Wednesday). The pool was filled Monday and Tuesday. From now through Friday, May 24, lifeguards will be vacuuming dirt that settles at the bottom of the pool and making sure the water’s pH balance is correct.
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GACC seniors earn diplomas at Sunday's ceremony Guardian Angels Central Catholic senior Nick Goeden gives his approval about earning his diploma following the GACC graduation ceremony held Sunday afternoon. Goeden was one of 23 GACC graduates.
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WP-B bids farewell to seniors West Point-Beemer’s Mackenzie Berg turns a little red while principal DJ Weddle shares a story about Mackenzie during Sunday’s graduation ceremony. It was a special day for Berg. Not only did she receive her high school diploma, it was also Berg’s birthday. WP-B had 62 graduates.
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27 area kids off to Burke A total of 27 area track athletes qualified for the 2013 State Track & Field meet this Friday and Saturday at Omaha Burke.
Qualifiers from each area school include: West Point-Beemer (3), Central Catholic (19), Scribner-Snyder (4) and Bancroft-Rosalie (1).
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West Point Community Theatre receives $100,000 challenge grant

Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:47 Last Updated on Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:53 Written by wpnews

The West Point Community Theatre (WPCT)announced last week that it and the City of West Point have been awarded a $100,000 challenge grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation of Omaha.
The funds will be used by WPCT to complete the extensive remodeling and expansion project that began last fall. The grant was announced Friday at the West Point Chamber of Commerce’s weekly coffee, held at the Theatre.
The challenge part of the grant is that the Theatre must raise a matching $100,000 before it can receive the Kiewit award.
“We only have until December 31 to raise the matching funds, yet we are confident that the generous community of West Point will help us meet this challenge very quickly,” said George Wimmer, Theatre grant coordinator.

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June 28 trial may decide fate of S-S classroom addition

Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:46 Last Updated on Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:53 Written by wpnews

A group of 15 Scribner-Snyder School District patrons who filed a complaint against the school district will have their day in court.
Dodge County District Court Judge Geoffrey Hall has set the matter for trial the morning of June 28 in the District Court of Dodge County, located at the Dodge County Courthouse.
The matter is to be heard by Judge Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The plaintiffs are challenging the way the S-S Board of Education is funding the construction of a proposed $750,000 six-classroom addition.
The plaintiffs say the S-S board is funding the project with bonds issued by a leasing corporation.

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Earlier collection times start at post office

Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:45 Last Updated on Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:54 Written by wpnews

Thanks to a resolution passed by Congress, the United States Postal Service is rescinding a decision it made back in February to end Saturday mail delivery services.
But changes are still coming to the postal service, and one of them starts this Saturday.
Beginning Saturday, the last collection at the West Point Post Office will be at 3:15 p.m.
Any mail deposited after that time will be dispatched the following day. That time is subject to change later.
Collection times at the Beemer Post Office will stay the same.

Sen. Brasch to hold coffees in area towns Friday, Monday

Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:46 Written by wpnews

District 16 State Senator Lydia Brasch will be making stops in area communities in the next few days to hold “Community Coffees.”
This Friday she will make stops in Tekamah, Decatur and Oakland.
On Monday she will visit the Cuming County communities of  West Point, Beemer and Wisner.
Sen. Brasch will spend about an hour at each stop, taking questions and listening to her constituents’ concerns about matters before the legislature.
Her schedule:

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Valmont Coatings – West Point Galvanizing receives award for work on Council Bluffs’ Gateway

Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:44 Written by wpnews

Valmont Industries, Inc. learned last week that its Valmont Coatings Division received two awards for excellence in hot dip galvanizing.
The awards competition, sponsored by the American Galvanizing Association, was based on utilization of hot dip galvanizing in an ideal, creative, innovative or monumental fashion.
Valmont Coatings’ facility in West Point was recognized in the Duplex System category for its “Council Bluffs Gateway” submission.
The gateway is located on the Broadway viaduct in the heart of Council Bluffs.

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