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Box of negatives offers window into World War I
FREMONT, Neb. (AP) - At first glance, the box containing Rudolph Henry Cook's work doesn't look like much. Tattered and worn, it looks to be about as old as the 1,000 photo negatives that lay inside it. But when Mollie Anderson found the box at an online auction in June 2019, Anderson said she knew she had to have it. "It sat around for a long time," she told the Fremont Tribune.
AZ + Co.
AZ + Co. at 530 N. Main St. offers event planning and design services, as well as a venue space for events to be held at.
AZ + Co.
AZ + Co. at 530 N. Main St. offers a variety of decor items for customers to rent or purchase for events.
AZ + Co.
AZ + Co. at 530 N. Main St. offers a venue space for events in downtown Fremont.
AZ + Co.
AZ + Co. owner Andrea Zahourek talks about the event and design company's services at 530 N. Main St.
Fremont man pleads no contest, found guilty of attempted meth delivery Original
A Fremont man pleaded no contest in the Dodge County District Court Monday to attempted distribution of methamphetamine. Vincent W. Perry, 43, initially filed a not guilty plea before entering the new plea and was found guilty of the class 2A felony by Judge Geoffrey Hall. Between Jan. 10 and March 17, 2021, a confidential informant worked with the III Corps Drug Task Force and notified them he had arranged a drug transaction at a north Fremont gas station on Jan. 13, 2021.
State of the City Address
Mayor Joey Spellerberg delivers the 2022 State of the City Address to members of the community at the Fremont Golf Club on Tuesday.
Fischer talk
By COLLIN SPILINEK, Fremont Tribune Sen. Deb Fischer and Fremont business owners talk about the issues they currently face during a roundtable discussion at Five-0-Five Brewing Company on Friday. Meeting with Fremont business owners Friday morning, Sen. Deb Fischer commended the group me...
PROGRESS 2022--Fremont, Dodge County preparing to use ARPA funds to help community
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, into law. As well as providing direct payment checks to the public, the package included $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to provide to local states, counties and cities impacted by the pandemic.
Boy Scouts to raise funds with soup feed at Trinity Lutheran this weekend
1 of 5 Boy Scouts from Troop 109 serve soup during a previous fundraiser feed at Trinity Lutheran Church. This year's event will be held Saturday and Sunday through a curbside pickup. Members of the public eat soup during a previous fundraiser feed for Boy Scouts of America Troop 109 at Trinity Lutheran Church. This year's event will be held Saturday and Sunday through a curbside pickup. Boy Scouts from Troop 109 serve soup during a previous fundraiser feed at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Five-0-Five Brewing Company opens as Fremont's first brewery in a century
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune After years of preparation and a move of location, Fremont's first brewery is open. "It was overwhelmingly positive," co-owner Shawn Morrow said. "We've just kind of been embraced by everybody that's been waiting for this." Five-0-Five Brewing Company at 349 N. Main St. serves beer and other drinks in downtown Fremont. The brewery, owned and operated by Morrow and Tim Gesell, changed its original plan to open at the 505 Building, but kept the name within its title.
Omaha man sentenced to 18 months in prison for meth possession
Hoey COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune A 44-year-old Omaha man was sentenced to 18 months in the Nebraska State Penitentiary for possession of a controlled substance in the Dodge County District Court Monday. Jason A. Hoey previously filed a writ not guilty plea to the charge but withdrew it to plead no contest to methamphetamine possession on Dec. 20, 2021. "Take this opportunity to get your life in order," Judge Geoffrey Hall told Hoey at his sentencing.
WATCH NOW: Sen. Fischer, Fremont business owners take part in roundtable discussion
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Meeting with Fremont business owners Friday morning, Sen. Deb Fischer commended the group members for their excitement and enthusiasm. “Whenever I meet with business owners, I really enjoy it because the chamber usually will put together people who are excited to be in the community and they love what they do,” she said.
Five-0-Five Brewing Company opens as Fremont's first brewery in a century
Five-0-Five Brewing Company opens as Fremont's first brewery in a century 1 of 2 Five-0-Five Brewing Company co-owner Shawn Morrow, left, stands with his wife and taproom manager, Lori, behind the counter. Morrow and Tim Gesell are owners of the brewery, which opened at 349 N. Main St. on Jan. 13.
Five-0-Five Brewing Company opens as Fremont's first brewery in a century Original
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune After years of preparation and a move of location, Fremont's first brewery is open. "It was overwhelmingly positive," co-owner Shawn Morrow said. "We've just kind of been embraced by everybody that's been waiting for this." Five-0-Five Brewing Company at 349 N. Main St. serves beer and other drinks in downtown Fremont. The brewery, owned and operated by Morrow and Tim Gesell, changed its original plan to open at the 505 Building, but kept the name within its title.
Five-0-Five Brewing Company opens as Fremont's first brewery in a century
Five-0-Five Brewing Company opens as Fremont's first brewery in a century 1 of 2 Five-0-Five Brewing Company co-owner Shawn Morrow, left, stands with his wife and taproom manager, Lori, behind the counter. Morrow and Tim Gesell are owners of the brewery, which opened at 349 N. Main St. on Jan. 13.
Red Cross in desperate need of donors as it faces worst shortage in a decade
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune The American Red Cross is experiencing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade, the organization said earlier this month. Calling the situation a "national blood crisis," the Red Cross said the shortage poses a concerning risk to patient care, as doctors are forced to make difficult decisions on who will receive priority for transfusions.
Retired teachers show thanks to Fremont area school staff with gift treats
1 of 3 Fremont Area Association of Retired School Personnel member Ruth Register, right, delivers a gift of treats to a staff member at Cedar Bluffs Public Schools. Fremont Area Association of Retired School Personnel member Beth Radtke, far right, delivers a gift of treats to staff members at North Bend Central Public Schools. Fremont Area Association of Retired School Personnel member Beth Radtke, left, delivers a gift of treats to a staff member at North Bend Central Public Schools.
Local photographer hosts dog photography class at Fremont Area Art Association
1 of 3 Ken Shuster, center, watches as students take photos of Darci and Greta during his dog photography class at the Fremont Area Art Association last Saturday. Students take photos of Darci and Greta during a dog photography class led by Ken Shuster at the Fremont Area Art Association last Saturday. Ken Shuster, far right, leads a dog photography class at the Fremont Area Art Association last Saturday.
Fremont City Council approves port authority agreement, hears library update
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune The Fremont City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement to apply for an inland port authority and heard an update from Keene Memorial Library at its meeting Tuesday. “This is just a first step tonight of a long-term process that would allow us to be considered to be one of the up to five inland port authorities,” Mayor Joey Spellerberg said.
Fremont finishes work on utility poles damaged during summer storm
After seven months, 28 utility poles in north Fremont damaged in a storm last summer have been replaced and are up and running. “It should be a little bit more reliable, hopefully, than what we had before,” Electrical Engineer Director Al Kaspar said. The new poles, which were energized on Monday, are made of ductile iron and have a twisted-pair conductor, as opposed to the old wooden poles with a single conductor wire.
Northern Natural Gas starts work on removing old pipeline supports from Platte River
1 of 2 Northern Natural Gas began work on removing unused pipeline stanchions, or supports, from the Platte River near Fremont this week. Northern Natural Gas started work to remove unused pipeline stanchions from the Platte River near Fremont in an attempt to prevent future ice jams on Monday. COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Work began on a project to remove unused pipeline supports from the Platte River near Fremont this week.
Inland port authority Original
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Fremont City Council to discuss port authority agreement, food occupation tax
The city of Fremont and Dodge County are working on an interlocal agreement to start the application process of starting an inland port authority, currently planned for southeast of the city. Courtesy COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune The Fremont City Council will discuss and vote on an interlocal agreement with Dodge County to apply for an inland port authority at its meeting Tuesday.
PROGRESS 2022--Hispanic-owned business owners find new start, community in Fremont
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Even living in Chichihualco, a small city in the south Mexican state of Guerrero, Jose Ortiz said he's always known business, mostly through his mother. "She was always taking chorizo to Acapulco, and when she'd get there, she would finish selling it and buy fish and shrimp and everything and take it back to our hometown, since we were living more in the mountain region," he said. "So she was always doing business.
Five-0-Five Brewing Company opens as Fremont's first brewery in a century
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune After years of preparation and a move of location, Fremont's first brewery finally opened with its ribbon-cutting last week. "It was overwhelmingly positive," co-owner Shawn Morrow said. "We've just kind of been embraced by everybody that's been waiting for this." Five-0-Five Brewing Company at 349 N. Main St. is now open for business, serving beer and other drinks in the downtown Fremont location.
WATCH NOW: Fremont, Dodge County to propose joint agreement for inland port authority application
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Mayor Joey Spellerberg, Greater Fremont Development Council Executive Director Megan Skiles and Dodge County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Missel talk about the possibility of an inland port authority in Fremont at a press briefing Friday. COLLIN SPILINEK, Fremont Tribune The city of Fremont and Dodge County are working on an interlocal agreement to create an inland port authority southeast of the city.
WATCH NOW: Sewers enjoy friendship, camaraderie at Nebraska Quilt Company retreat
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Sewers take part in a three-day retreat held on the second floor of Nebraska Quilt Company on Thursday. Whether it was to meet new friends, find new ideas or just to get out of the house for a few days, Nebraska Quilt Company is giving sewers a chance to create alongside others. From Thursday to Saturday this week, the downtown business is hosting a retreat for almost 30 sewers in the second floor of its building.
Railroad line between Fremont and Hooper to see new life as bike trail
Although the 17-mile Fremont and Elkhorn Valley Railroad has been unused for more than a decade, the land will see new life as a biking trail with a community project now underway. CHRIS BRISTOL, Fremont Tribune COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune After more than a decade out of use, a 17-mile rail line between Fremont and Hooper will see new life as a bike trail. The Fremont and Elkhorn Valley Railroad (FEVR) Rail to Trail Foundation received the land in a transfer from Fremont Northern LLC on Dec.
BID's new committees plan for future of downtown Fremont at meeting
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Two of the Downtown Business Improvement District Board’s new committees provided updates for future work at its meeting Tuesday. At the BID’s first meeting since its renewal by the Fremont City Council last month, the board created the projects committee, focusing on future work, and the equalization committee, focusing on its tax levy.
Home west of Fremont entirely destroyed by early morning fire
1 of 4 A firefighter with the Fremont Rural Fire Department walks near the scene of a house fire west of Fremont Tuesday morning. A house fire west of Fremont early Tuesday morning completely destroyed the residence, resulting in a total loss of $100,000. Firefighters with the Fremont Rural Fire Department meet near the scene of a house fire west of Fremont Tuesday morning.
Railroad line between Fremont and Hooper to see new life as bike trail
Railroad line between Fremont and Hooper to see new life as bike trail Although the 17-mile Fremont and Elkhorn Valley Railroad has been unused for more than a decade, the land will see new life as a biking trail with a community project now underway. CHRIS BRISTOL, Fremont Tribune COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune After more than a decade out of use, a 17-mile rail line between Fremont and Hooper will see new life as a bike trail.
John C. Fremont Days pageant to add 'Little Gentlemen' to mix this summer
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune John C. Fremont Days’ pageant will return after three years this summer and with a new addition: boys. “We’re taking the first 30 girls and the six boys,” Denise Dowty said.
Fremont Public Schools to implement mask mandate on Tuesday
Two Fremont High School students converse outside while wearing masks prior to the first day of school in August 2020. Noah Johnson COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Fremont Public Schools announced that its buildings would have a mandatory mask requirement starting Tuesday.
Ricketts talk
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FNBO to renovate downtown buildings, vacate Sixth Street location
1 of 3 First National Bank of Omaha's buildings at 610 and 626 N. Main St. will be renovated this year in order to house all of the bank's downtown operations. First National Bank of Omaha's location at 152 E. Sixth St. will be vacated and sold after renovations to the buildings across the street later this year. This year, First National Bank of Omaha will move all of its operations across Main Street to its wealth management building, which will see renovations.
WATCH NOW: Ricketts outlines State of the State Address priorities during stop in Fremont
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Gov. Pete Ricketts outlined priorities and updates detailed in his annual State of the State Address at an event in Fremont, the last stop on his fly-around tour Friday. “Here in Nebraska, we took a more balanced approach to how we managed the pandemic to allow people to pursue the good life,” he said.
OfficeNet owner says goodbye after company's acquisition by Eakes Office Solutions
1 of 2 Eakes Office Solutions President and CEO Mark Miller, from left, OfficeNet President and CEO Russ Hoetfelker and Eakes Operations Manager Paul McKinney stand together. OfficeNet, founded at 648 N Broad Street in 1954, joined the Eakes Office Solutions team in December 2021. COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune After almost 70 years of operation in the Fremont community, OfficeNet announced in late December that it had been acquired by Eakes Office Solutions.
Fremont to see possible mix of precipitation throughout Friday
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune The Fremont area is expected to receive a mix of precipitation throughout the day starting Friday morning. Clint Aegerter of the National Weather Service in Valley said Thursday afternoon that Friday morning has chances of a “winter mix of about everything.” “It could be rain, could be snow, could be some sleet, maybe some freezing rain,” he said.
Firm recommends community-based approach to proposal of Fremont joint law center
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Whether it’s remodeling the Fremont Police Department and Dodge County Sheriff’s Office’s facilities or creating a joint center, Curt Field said the entire community must be involved. “You need to have public buy-in, because you don’t want them disgruntled by the decisions that you make,” he told the Fremont City Council and Dodge County Board of Supervisors.
Fremont City Council approves new hiring process for library expansion project
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune The Fremont City Council approved redoing the hiring process for a construction manager for the Keene Memorial Library Expansion Project at its meeting Tuesday. The council had initially approved a resolution to hire MCL Construction as a construction manager at risk (CMAR) at its meeting on Nov. 30, 2021.
Valley teenager donates blankets to residents at Dunklau Gardens
1 of 5 Maddy Mitchell, 15, delivers 40 blankets to Dunklau Gardens as part of her "Blankets for Bliss" project on Dec. 30, 2021. Maddy Mitchell, right, delivers a blanket to a resident of Dunklau Gardens for her "Blankets for Bliss" project on Dec. 30, 2021. Maddy Mitchell, right, delivers a blanket to a resident of Dunklau Gardens for her "Blankets for Bliss" project on Dec. 30, 2021.
Terry Gilfry hired as interim CEO of Fremont Family YMCA
1 of 2 Terry Gilfry, left, was recently hired as interim director of the Fremont Family YMCA during its search for someone to fill the role. Terry Gilfry has had the title of executive director in various YMCA locations, including Beatrice, Blair and McPherson, Kansas. COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune The Fremont Family YMCA announced last week that Terry Gilfry would take over as interim CEO while it searches for someone to fill the role.
Fremont man sentenced to up to six years in prison for meth possession
Mann COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune A 39-year-old Ames man was sentenced to four to six years in the Nebraska State Penitentiary for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver Monday. Ross R. Mann pleaded guilty to the charge that same day in the Dodge County District Court and was found guilty by Judge Geoffrey Hall. "This current path you've chosen is not working out real good," Hall told Mann.
Fremont City Council to discuss construction process for library expansion
A rendering of the exterior of the Keene Memorial Library expansion project. Courtesy COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune The Fremont City Council will discuss multiple items concerning construction, including that of the Keene Memorial Library Expansion Project, at its meeting Tuesday night. Prior to the meeting, the council and the Dodge County Board of Supervisors will have a special meeting to hear and discuss Prochaska and Associates’ study for a potential Joint Law Enforcement Center.
Railroad line between Fremont and Hooper to see new life as bike trail
1 of 4 Although the 17-mile Fremont and Elkhorn Valley Railroad has been unused for more than a decade, the land will see new life as a biking trail with a community project now underway. The Fremont and Elkhorn Valley Railroad will be repurposed into a 17-mile biking and walking trail from Fremont to Hooper after its purchase by the FEVR Rail to Trail Foundation on Dec. 31, 2021.
Scribner woman helping others through new mental health studio
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Whether it’s reading from an affirmation card or receiving reiki therapy, Brittani Zahourek is hoping to help others process their emotions. “I want people to talk about it, she said.
Fremont City Council, Dodge County board to discuss study on potential joint law center
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Both the Fremont City Council and Dodge County Board of Supervisors will meet next week to discuss a study conducted on the potential for a Joint Law Enforcement Center. “We really just feel that with the new year and visiting with the mayor recently, it’s just time to take a look at that, sit down together collectively, both the city and the county, and review the proposal and talk about what our thoughts are for the future,” Bob Missel, board chairman, said.
COVID-19 transmission rate rises in Dodge County
COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Dodge County’s transmission rate of COVID-19 has jumped to nearly 30% as the Omicron variant becomes more prevalent in the community. According to Dodge County’s positivity rate was just under 19% earlier this week, but rose to 29.57% on Tuesday. “COVID-19 cases are again on the rise in Fremont and Dodge County driven by the more contagious Omicron variant,” Methodist Fremont Health President and CEO Brett Richmond said.
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