New director in place for Mission House

Clinton’s Mission House has a new director in Jessica Noel who is ready to once again help the shelter ramp up services and provide invaluable resources to the Clinton community.

CPS Support Staff of the Year candidates named

The Clinton Public Schools District announced teachers, newcomers and support staff of the year recently. Seven support staff were chosen to be recognized by the district for their work ethic and school spirit.

Adams’ life turns full circle from education to ranch work

If a person is driving down U.S. Highway 183, just 17 miles north of Clinton, they may see a man herding his sheep and taking care of lambs in his homemade nursery. That man is Perry Adams, former superintendent of Clinton Public Schools.

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Small motors mechanic

Gabriel Roque works on a Toro riding mower as a part of the Littke’s Lawn Care ground crew that now takes care of the Riverside Golf Course.

GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (AP) — In recent years, city leaders in Grand Island, Nebraska, observed that many workers and students were walking or biking long distances to their jobs or schools. So when city administrator, Laura McAloon, learned of an opportunity to study the development of a bus system to meet those transportation needs, she jumped at it.

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