Almost a year to the day after breaking ground west of Holyoke, construction for the new Seaboard Foods feed manufacturing facility has been completed. Roughly 100 people were invited to celebrate the opening of the facility two miles west of Holyoke at an open house Wednesday, May 15. After gues...
A feeling of satisfaction makes Holyoke Elementary School teacher Mary Austin very happy with her decision to retire at the end of the current school year. She and her husband Jim are retiring at the same time and look forward to time together. Jim retired in March from his position as agronomy pl...
Moore, Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City, was hit Monday afternoon, May 20 by one of the worst tornadoes in history. As of Tuesday morning, an article by CNN reported 24 people were confirmed dead, including nine children, with reports of at least 100 people pulled alive from the rubble. The torn...
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Starting Monday, June 3, the weight room at Holyoke High School will open its doors to the public. Available through Wednesday, Aug. 7, morning workouts at HHS will be an option for those interested...
Phillips County Family Education Services, Inc. held its 12th annual awards night Tuesday, May 14 at the Phillips County Event Center. The awards program is planned each year to recognize the achievements...
Residents and guests at Regent Park and Carriage House in Holyoke celebrate National Nursing Home Week at a barbecue Thursday, May 16. The party was complete with band music by those pictured in back,...
The Colorado State Patrol and 63 law enforcement agencies across Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign by increasing enforcement of seat belt and child passenger safety laws....
Well hello there, summer! Boy, when summer arrives in Colorado, it really makes an entrance, doesn’t it?! After some sunny 90-degree days, it’s hard to believe a few weeks ago we were worried about...
Seven applications for grant funds were rewarded by Partners in Education at the Friday, May 17 staff meeting in the JR/SR High auditorium. Awards were presented by Jessica Johnson, 2012-13 PIE president,...
With a big, loud “Dinosaur Stomp,” Dragon’s Wagon Preschool took its year-end spaghetti supper and program to the Phillips County Event Center Thursday, May 16. The change in venue proved successful...
Victoria Timm graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Master of Science degree in sport and exercise science on Friday, May 10. She received her bachelor’s degree in communications...
Samantha Redfern graduated Saturday, May 11 from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice. She is currently applying for a position as a probation officer....
Brittany Clevenger of Holyoke graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on Friday, May 10 with a Master of Arts degree in special education. She graduated from Flagler High School...
After a dominant regular season and a second-place finish at the district tournament, the Dragon baseball team bowed out of the regional tournament in the second round to end the season. After completing...
Coming in to the state track meet ranked 16th in 2A for the 100-meter dash, the odds were against Jacinda Krueger placing, but Krueger was up for the challenge. With a time of :13.21, Krueger earned...
Five Holyoke Dragon baseball players who earned All-Conference honors for the 2013 season are pictured from left, Jaydin Goldenstein, Jesus Hermosillo, Trevor Dalton, Brett Cumming and Deyten Klein. ...
Three Lady Dragon golfers were selected for Northern Plains Golf League All-Conference recognition for the 2013 season. Alyssa Cordova and Makayla Spitz were both named as All-Conference players while...
Holyoke High School athletes were recognized during the spring athletic awards night at HHS Monday, May 20. Athletic director Sandy Rahe awarded five seniors with three for four awards. The award is...
Colorado State University Golden Plains Area Extension is once again accepting registrations for their Northeast Colorado Livestock Camp. These hands-on camps will encourage youth to learn about selection,...
The Senate Agriculture Committee recently unveiled an updated draft of the 2013 Farm Bill and announced it would begin consideration of the bill next week. The bill includes several key provisions secured...
Almost a year to the day after breaking ground west of Holyoke, construction for the new Seaboard Foods feed manufacturing facility has been completed. Roughly 100 people were invited to celebrate the...
