Jun 4, 2009 | Gothenburg Times
World War II vets travel to D.C. on hero flights
Eight months of preparation, planning and fund raising is coming to an end as the Dawson Gosper Hero Flight becomes a reality this week.
Commissioners wont encourage walking on Johnson Lake road
Dawson County commissioners don't want to give hikers and bikers a false sense of security around Johnson Lake.
Hero Flight funds now top $20,000
Contributions and gifts for the Dawson Gosper Hero Flight have now crossed the $20,000 mark.
Hero Flight fund exceeds $12,000
Contributions and gifts continue to come in for the Dawson Gosper Hero Flight amd now total more than $12,000. Approximately 12 weeks remain before the trip that will take place June 5-7. Applications of World ...
Irrigation project joins research, technology, technique
The Center Pivot Water Conservation Project exists to bring the latest research, technologies and techniques to irrigators, said Chuck Burr, Extension cducator in Phelps and Gosper counties.
Ozarks woman recalls dusty days in 1930s Nebraska
Gwen Dickinson recalls the first moment that she became aware of it. It was insidious, as she described it.
Commissioners approve county road plan
Dawson County commissioners have chosen to remain conservative in their plans for the county's roads in the coming year.
WWII Hero Flight fund-raising continues
Gifts totaling more than $4,300 have been received in recent weeks to continue the fund raising efforts for the Dawson-Gosper Hero Flight planned for June 5-7. The 2008-09 Dawson Area Development Leadership ...
Grants available to rehabilitate homes
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska has been awarded $100,000 in HOME funds to rehabilitate six homes in Furnas, Frontier, Red Willow and Gosper counties.
Donations coming in for WWII Hero Flight
Gifts totaling more than $3,500 have been received in recent weeks to begin the fund drive for the Dawson-Gosper Hero Flight planned for June 5-7. The 2008-09 Dawson Area Development Leadership Class is ...
Souper Hero event to help hero flight
Area residents can help raise money for the Dawson-Gosper Hero Flight by attending the a oeSoupera Hero fund raiser on Sunday, Feb.
Semi Driver Killed in Crash Near Elwood
A semitrailer crash in south-central Nebraska leaves one man dead. Gosper County Sheriff's officials say the crash happened early Tuesday morning when 40-year-old Michael Thompson's semi left Highway 283 north ...
Rural electric rates to increase
Dawson Public Power District's board of directors approved a nearly 10 percent rate increase that will take effect in January.
County World War II vets invited to D.C.
Dawson-Gosper County World War II veterans now have an opportunity to board a hero flight for Washington D.C. The flight, the project of the Dawson Area Development leadership class, will take 50 individuals to ...