Congratulations to Olivia Foley as she was crowned Miss Unadilla at the street dance.
There was a great turnout for the Unadilla Day activities in spite of the heat!
Onionfest 2026
The first annual onionfest was a huge success with multiple entries and beautiful presentations. Above Bob Brandt grades the entries of Ben, Bailee and Steve Kroese. First place for largest onion went to Allyson and Duane Hansen. Ike and Hayes West won 3rd place for biggest onion. For best Vegetable Display Shelly Block got 1st Place, Jane Weber was 2nd Place and Dave Nohavec received third.
Duane Hansen with his first place trophy.
(L to R above) Steve Cooper, Alyson Hansen, Bob Brandt and Duane Nohavek during registration to enter Onionfest. They had a total of 16 basket entries and 7 large onions. The champion onion was 3 lbs.1oz abd 17 inches in circumference.
Horseshoe Tournament Results
The Horseshoe players and the horseshoes were hot Saturday afternoon for the tournament. First place went to Mike Weyers and Michael West (above), Second place went to Dan Stoner and Gus Schroder (below) and third place went to Galen Crawford and Todd Zahn (not pictured).
The Foam Machine was a big success with a lot of big smiles coming out of the foam.
The speed limit on Highway 2 past the three dangerous Unadilla Exits has been lowered to 60 MPH with electronic signs to remind drivers.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
7-29 Travis & Tonya Johnson, Jerry & Judy Pope
7-31 Deana Rohlfs, Doyle Leefers, Kendall Lynn Wallen
8-2 Kurt Wenninghoff, Chloe Moore
8-4 Chelsea Block, Jeremy & Cassie Royal, Matt Doeden, Barb Leefers
NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 7-30-1926, The Otoe Union:
"Luke Roberts of Douglas was over this week trying his luck fishing in the Nemaha." O.M. Sasseen reported the threshing done in his neighborhood. "Thermometers registered 104 degrees here Wednesday and folks suffered accordingling.
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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07/14/2026
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Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Production Dates: July 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31; August 1, 2
Show Times: 7:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays
Shows start at 7 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 PM on Sundays. Show run time: approximately two hours.
The concession stand will open one hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time.
Tickets: $25
Manley, Neb. - The Lofte Community Theatre will open Cinderella July 18th. The show will run through August 2nd with performances Thursday through Sunday, with Sunday performances at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Lofte Box Office, by phone at 402-234-2553, or by visiting www.lofte.org.
Synopsis: Cinderella, the timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.
Directed By: Kevin Colbert
About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 minutes south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year-round with concessions offered.
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Barb
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