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The City of Cozad and the Board of Public Works have received an Industry Pioneer Award for their innovative efforts to enhance the quality of life in Cozad through improvements i...

The Cozad Volunteer Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Jason Schneider and Assistant Rescue Chief Jennifer Schneider, has been serving the community for decades with over 30 volun...

Poetry enthusiasts gathered at Wilson Public Library for a cowboy-themed poetry presentation by Yvonne Hollenbeck, made possible by a collaboration between the library and Humanit...

The Cozad Community Leaders hosted their annual Cake and Silent Auction at the Cozad Elks Club, raising $9,000 for the Kids of the Kingdom program at the Cozad United Methodist Ch...

At the Dawson County Board of Commissioners meeting on February 14th, Cozad Telephone was recognized for their longstanding service to the community, providing internet, telephone...

The Wilson Public Library in Cozad initiated Community Chats to address the information void left by the end of the Tri-City Tribune and the emergence of the Cozad LOCAL. Despite ...

The Cozad Chamber Mixer held at the Cozad Country Club was a resounding success, drawing a large crowd and featuring awards presentations. Chamber Director Jordan Starman expresse...

The quote "Alone, you are strong, but together, you’ll be stronger than ever" from Taylor Howell perfectly encapsulates the journey of the cheerleading squad to success at the Sta...

The Haymaker Creative District of Cozad seeks assistance from local artists to enhance their windows with a mural. Karlie Buss, the creative director, explained that with the Cham...

Cozad High School held its 10th Annual Maker Fair on January 29th and 30th, providing students with the opportunity to explore courses not typically offered, some even held off-ca...

In January 2023, at the Annual Conference Awards ceremony, the Nebraska Concrete Paving Association (NCPA) honored the City of Cozad Street Department with the "Best Urban Street"...

The Cozad City Council's meeting on January 22 was routine but productive. The 15-minute session included approving a liquor license for Mickies restaurant to expand its services,...

Amara Block and her husband are transforming the former Bella Italia restaurant and its adjacent property into a brewery, focusing on German and European brewing styles. Block, a ...

The Cozad Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 15 in a larger venue to accommodate a large crowd. Superintendent James Ford announced his resignation, effective at...

The Haymaker Creative District in Cozad has undertaken a project to enhance the Cozad Welcome Garden, located at the corner of 7th and E Street. The original garden, installed in ...

The Cozad Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual banquet, recognizing the dedication and hard work of its members. Awards were presented to individuals such as Lindsay...

The Cozad community bid farewell to the Band Factory building on November 1, 2023, as plans emerged to transform it into a new art gallery for the Robert Henri Museum. The locatio...

The Haymaker Creative District collaborated with Shelter Insurance, 222 Hardware, and The Front Porch Coffee Shop to organize a community event during recent snow days. Participan...

Colten Venteicher, one of the LOCAL’s owners, expresses the company's commitment to starting a paper in Cozad despite the trend of small-town newspapers shutting down. Liz Romero,...

Local businessman Jim Baldonado of the Home Agency and BHA Real Estate donated $100,000 to Cozad Community Health System (CCHS), expressing gratitude for the exceptional care he r...