LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (May 20, 2026) - University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The following USM students from this area ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better.

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KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale.

After an eight-year closure, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is preparing to reopen the lodge (now named the Medicine Creek C Store) at Trail 1, bringing new services and conveniences back to area lake visitors.

ARAPAHOE – After being vacant for several years, the Old Allen Building located at 403 Nebraska Avenue, is being renovated to serve as the Furnas-Gosper Museum. Located next door to the current museum, the 13,950foot structure was donated earlier this month by its owner, Bryan McCormick of Arizona.

Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Jennifer A. Huxoll of Palmyra as district court judge in the Third Judicial District.

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By Interim Executive Director Kelly Bruns, Ph.D. Recognizing academic excellence is one of the highlights of each semester at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.