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### Aquinas Catholic National Honor Society holds induction ceremony

- Rachel George

The Aquinas Catholic chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony Oct. 29, 2025.

### Lakeview's perfect season thwarted by Sidney's red zone stand

- Randy Speer

A clock chewing fourth quarter drive and two pass break ups allowed Sidney to sneak past Lakeview in the C-1 semifinals.

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Kool-Aid, the reuben, Dorothy Lynch. Yep, they all were the concoctions of a Nebraskan.

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