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The Holiday Inn Express was opened November in 2022.
Blair voters to decide whether to renew LB840
The Blair City Council voted at Tuesday night’s meeting to put an initiative asking voters to reauthorize the city’s economic development program on the May 14 statewide primary election … more
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Luke Winger has volunteers Kaisha and Parker Hilgenkamp help him out with his next juggling trick Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran School.
Juggler performs during Lutheran Schools Week
St. Paul's Lutheran School celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week with a special performance. Luke Winger of Mountain Lake, Minn., is a Christian juggler and motivational speaker. During his … more
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Lunch and Learn promotes living well
Living well with chronic illnesses was the topic of discussion at Memorial Community Hospital and Health System's Lunch and Learn Tuesday afternoon. Coartney DiGiorgio, lead health educator for … more
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The State Campaign Headquarters of the Ken Cameron for U.S. Senate had a ribbon cutting in February 1984.
Times Gone By Week of Feb. 27–March 4
2014 (10 years ago): Restarting Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station was a significant milestone for staff at the Omaha Public Power District plant, but officials with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) … more
The Long Creek schoolhouse is nearing renovation completion following its move to the Washington County Museum in May.
Nearly there
Lots of progress has been made since the move of the one-room Long Creek schoolhouse in May last year. The schoolhouse made its 3.7-mile journey from Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun on … more
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The West Valley development plot is located along Nebraska Street looking northwest toward Cauble Creek.
Habitat Omaha to build 10 homes in Blair
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha plans to build 10 houses in Blair during the next five years, including two that are scheduled to be finished by Labor Day weekend. All 10 homes will be in the West … more
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An existing trail system near Fort Atkinson.
Fort Calhoun trails system discussed at city council
The design planning process of the Fort Calhoun trail project (phases three and four) was discussed at length at its Feb. 20 city council meeting. Following the discussion, city council members … more
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Drug arrests down 40% last year in Blair
Last month, the Blair Police Department made 11 drug-related arrests and charged four people with driving under the influence, according to data recently made available to the Blair City Council. … more
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From left, Caitlyn Fitzgerald, Hazel Metzger, Lillian Tetrick, Brooklyn Delisle, and Jillian Beebe sing "Come On Alley Cats... Sing it!" during the performance of "Aristocats Kids" Thursday at Deerfield Elementary... .
Fifth-graders take the stage in Disney musical
Thanks to a Disney Musical in the Schools grant, Arbor Park and Deerfield fifth grade music students, under the direction of music teacher Janelle Jaworski, performed  “Aristocats … more
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Valley police chief charged with misconduct in Washington County
The Washington County Attorney’s Office filed charges Wednesday against City of Valley Police Chief James Deemer. Deemer, 55, is charged with two counts of official misconduct, a Class 2 … more
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The case of "Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death" Tuesday at Otte Blair Middle School.
Can a game show be deadly?
Actors at Otte Blair Middle School are ready to portray a comedic group of amnesiac teenagers fighting to survive a deadly game show. "Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death," by … more
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The Arlington Elementary sixth grade band performs at the Music Boosters Club's annual Soup Supper Tuesday evening in the blue gymnasium.
Arlington Music Boosters hosts Soup Supper fundraiser
Tuesday evening in the Arlington Public Schools' blue gym featured performances by Arlington band, choir and Soaring Sounds Show Choir students, as well as a soup dinner to support fine arts. … more
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Jane Gilbert is serving as interim director for the Washington County Community Foundation.
Community foundation names interim executive director
Blair native Jane Hansen Gilbert has been named the interim executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation by its board of directors. She will take over day-to-day operations … more
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Arlington resident voices frustrations over drainage issues
  Upset that he continues to have issues with excess water drainage from nearby properties and the gravel road in front of his home at 618 N. Seventh St., Arlington resident Griffin Japp … more
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Times Gone By Week of Feb. 20–26
2014 (10 years ago): Midland University has hired a former college president to lead Dana College planning in response to high levels of donor interest. Former Hastings College president Dennis … more
Local students named to President's, Dean's lists at Drake University
DES MOINES, Iowa - Erika Roberts of Fort Calhoun has been named to the Dean's List at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher … more
Despite the weather, construction continues on several homes along Landing Lane in the Deerfield Landing subdivision.
Blair housing task force set to convene
An 18-person task force put together by Blair Mayor Mindy Rump to identify possible areas for new housing will meet for the first time next month. The Housing Advisory Committee will work … more
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The Blair Executive Airport's expansion project includes a 5,500-foot extension of its runway.
Airport receives grant for runway extension project
The Blair Executive Airport has been awarded a federal grant in order to proceed with its runway extension project. The project, as explained in an August 2022 Enterprise article, ​​would … more
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Collins refuses to enter plea at homicide hearing
William Collins, the 30 year old charged with the August homicide of Fort Calhoun resident Linda Childers, chose not to speak when asked to enter a plea Tuesday in Washington County District Court. … more
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Finn Craig and sister Idealia push doll carts in the Sixpence program classroom Wednesday morning.
Blair Sixpence coordinator discusses longterm plans, success of program
The Blair Sixpence program has seen growth and improvement over the last few years since its inception. The Sixpence Early Learning Fund, according to the program's website, "provides funds and … more
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Fort Calhoun School Board roundup, Feb. 12
Policy 5045 changed The Fort Calhoun Board of Education unanimously approved to accept the changes in verbiage to Policy 5045 - Student Policies Monday at its regular meeting. Supt. Jerry … more
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Krantz Field track to be refurbished
The Blair Community Schools Board of Education approved contracts Monday night on everything from planned improvements to athletic facilities to a replacement for the heating and air conditioning … more
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The Blair Friends of the Library purchased a seven column mural for the children's section of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. Pictured from left: Brooke Zarco, Alice Dale, Wendy Lukert, Joleene Rewerts, Peggy Leehy, Yoana Orozco and Danae Orozco.
Friends of the Library introduces new mural
The Blair Friends of the Library group unveiled a new mural in the children's section of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. The mural features various jungle animals and foliage for … more
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Blair voters to decide on half-cent sales tax increase
The Blair City Council unanimously approved a resolution at Tuesday night’s meeting that will add a question to the May 14 statewide primary election ballot asking whether residents are willing … more
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Local 4-H student to participate in Omaha Fashion Week
Washington County's Zayling Ott will participate in Omaha Fashion Week Feb. 21 during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Student Night beginning at 8 p.m. Youth across the state were … more
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