Gosper County News

SMITHFIELD, Neb. - When Illa Anders, is asked to describe Smithfield, she smiles and replies, "It's quiet." Ann Hagan adds, "Except when they come to read the water meters, and that sets the dogs off." Anders has been the village clerk since 1989.

A proposal for a new library in Elwood, Neb., will be held Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Elwood Senior Center.

HOLDREGE, Neb.) -- The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District's board of directors approved an allocation and schedule at Tuesday's monthly board meeting that provides for increased deliveries during the 2010 irrigation season.

Organizers say they're 20 donors short of reaching their goal for a blood drive Saturday, Aug.

A Smithfield man now faces a charge of 2nd Degree Assault in connection with a July 3rd incident which a homemade cannon was discharged causing serious injuries to the face and head of a 36-year-old woman.

Eight months of preparation, planning and fund raising is coming to an end as the Dawson Gosper Hero Flight becomes a reality this week.

Dawson County commissioners don't want to give hikers and bikers a false sense of security around Johnson Lake.