2015 Year in Review

2015 YEAR IN REVIEW A look back at photographs that appeared in the Daily News over the past year.

DAILY NEWS NORFOLK

Monday, December 28, 2015

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NORFOLK DAILY NEWS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2015

January 20, 2015 February 20, 2015

New location. Different building. New accommodations.

U.S. Postal Service employee Kay Boyd helps Sharen Luhr of Norfolk with her mail during the first day of full operations at the Norfolk post office’s new location on South Pine Industrial Road. Operations moved from the building on the edge of downtown to the U.S. Postal Service’s distribution center two miles away.

Jo Roberts, an elementary school principal in the Norfolk Public Schools, holds up the award she received during an assembly honoring her for being selected as the 2014-15 National Distinguished Principal of the Year from Nebraska. “I’m truly honored to dedicate this award to my staff and my students and their families,” said Roberts, who serves at Grant Elementary and Lincoln Elementary/Montessori School.

February 2, 2015

A tanker truck ended up tipping over on its right side in an accident on Highway 81 just south of the Highway 32 junction at Madison. The driver was transported to Faith Regional Health Services with minor injuries.

The accident was blamed in part on icy conditions.

The truck’s creamer did not spill in the accident.

Norfolk High baseball players work on their swings off tees at the newly opened Gregory T. Mefford indoor hitting facility.

The former manufacturing plant was transformed into a facility that will enable young men and women to work on baseball, softball and, eventually, golf skills.

January 6, 2015

Vice President Joe Biden administers the Senate oath to Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., holding his son Augustin, as Sasse’s wife, Melissa, watches. Sasse succeeded Mike Johanns as one of the state’s two senators.

January 8, 2015

January 27, 2015

The Winnebago basketball team (right) holds the championship trophy after winning its first state title since 1940.

In the photo above, David Wingett of Winnebago dunks against BancroftRosalie during Winnebago’s 94-58 regular-season win in Winnebago.

February 6, 2015

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (left) swears the oath of office before Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican. Ricketts, 50, was sworn in as the state’s 40th governor, placing his hand on a leather-bound, 63-year-old Bible that his grandfather, a Nebraska City carpenter, paid off in $10-a-month installments.

March 14, 2015

January 8, 2015

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Madison County Judge Ross Stoffer swears in the county officers at the courthouse.

Shown are (from left, front) Jim Prauner and Ron Schmidt, commissioners; Donna Primrose, treasurer; Monica Rotherham, district court clerk; Nancy Gross, register of deeds; Nancy Scheer, clerk; (back) Vern Hjorth, sheriff; LaVern Schroeder, surveyor; Jeff Hackerott, assessor; and Matthew Headley, public defender.

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March 16, 2015

This house fire that destroyed a three-story residence near Hoskins required 13 fire trucks carrying firefighters from Hoskins, Woodland Park, Winside, Stanton and Norfolk. Joe and Kristi Neemeyer were home with their four children when the fire occurred at 84590 Highway 35, about 1½ miles southwest of Hoskins.

They were able to escape from the home.

March 5, 2015

Norfolk police officer Mike Strong opens a locker while demonstrating a drug search conducted at Norfolk High School.

Random drug searches began at the school as a proactive anti-drug measure. Dogs were brought in for random checks to see if there’s something in a student’s locker or vehicle outside that shouldn’t be there.

Norfolk High’s Jaycee Bradley (right) and Jenna Jochum (center) react with their teammates after their upset win over No. 1 Omaha Benson in the first round of the Class A girls state basketball tournament. Behind Bradley’s 34 points, the Panthers snapped the Bunnies’ 45-game win streak and ended their shot at defending their state title.

Norfolk High made it to the championship game before falling to Omaha Westside.

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February 21, 2015

Caleb Licking of Norfolk High jumps into the arms of assistant coach Justin Grey as head coach Tony Brown looks on after Licking won the Class A state title at 152 pounds. With the win, Licking became Norfolk’s first state champion since Colby Langenberg won the Class A 125-pound title in 2001. Licking was the fifth individual state champion in school history and the second Panther wrestler to finish a season unbeaten — joining Todd Kohl, who accomplished the feat in the late 1970s.

February 20, 2015

After winning 25 games in a row, the Norfolk High boys fell in the first round of the state tournament. Here, Travis Larson (photo above, from left), Lane McCallum and Tyler Hagedorn sit on the bench near the end of the Panthers’ loss to Lincoln Northeast, which they had defeated three weeks earlier in a 67-66 comeback win (photo at left).

Happy Holidays!

Janice Wobbenhorst helps Madilynn Tillotson, 3, spot a bird during the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Lueshen Bird Library in Norfolk.

February 21, 2015

It’s out with the old and in with the new, and that means it’s time to thank all of you!

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As we revel in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season, we are moved to remember the greatest gift of all: the birth of our Savior. His eternal love for us brings peace and contentment to our hearts at this holy time and all year.

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May 2, 2015 April 3, 2015

An estimated 1,500 fans packed the stands and enjoyed a program that included around 90 cars on opening night for the new Off Road Speedway near Norfolk. In the photo above, IMCA SportMods cars battle for the green flag during a heat race at the season opener.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature had the final say, forcing officials to halt the program near the end of the Hobby Stock feature.

Just in time for Easter services, the Rev. Dan Andrews — pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Norfolk — gave parishioners who attend St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norfolk their first glimpse of the improvements made at the 50-year-old building over several months of renovations.

Norfolk Catholic seniors marked a new chapter with their graduation from high school. Here, they turn their tassels during the ceremony.

In the photo at left, the outline of the track is seen. After the winter, work resumed to open the new track in time for racing season. The track, part of the Off Road Ranch, took the place of Riviera Raceway, which closed last spring.

February 9, 2015

Nebraska state Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha (right) celebrates with Sen. Kathy Campbell of Lincoln after the Legislature voted 30-19 to override Gov. Pete Ricketts, a Republican who supports the death penalty. The vote made Nebraska the first traditionally conservative state to eliminate the punishment since North Dakota in 1973. After a successful petition initiative, voters will decide on whether to retain the death penalty in November 2016.

May 10, 2015

Hope It’s a Banner Year!

Hats off to you, our customers and friends, for your support this year.

You’ve made 2015 a year worth celebrating, and we hope 2016 brings all the happiness you deserve.

April 29, 2015

Work on Highway 32 through Madison forced motorists to search for alternate routes for much of the year. The work started in April and continued throughout the summer in phases.

May 27, 2015

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June 6, 2015

There were two contestants in the Woody look-alike contest during Klown Days in Plainview. Woody No. 1, Monty Zierke (left) of Pierce, was declared the winner over Dale Ristow of Plainview. The contest was held to commemorate the filming of much of the “Nebraska” movie in Plainview.

June 12, 2015

A cropduster plane lies upside down after a crash landing in a field about 1½ miles northwest of Foster. A Bloomfield man cropdusting a hay meadow was flying for Bloomfield Ag & Aerial when he lost power. The 27-year-old man “put himself down in the field, skidding a long way” before the plane came to a stop upside-down, said Pierce County Sheriff Rick Eberhardt.

June 13, 2015

Jared Bellar of Battle Creek does a back flip in the end zone after scoring the game-winning touchdown for the White team during the Northeast Nebraska Football Classic in Norfolk.

June 14, 2015

The 47th annual four-day Verdigre Kolach Days celebration concluded with a variety of events for all ages, including youths. Campbell Nieman (from left), 10, and her sister, Sawyer, 6, of Hartington teamed with Addison Frank, 6, of Wayne to compete in the 5-to-10-year-old age division of the Firemen’s Water Fight.

June 19, 2015

June 20, 2015

Actor and comedian Kevin Pollak entertained the audience at the Johnny Carson Theatre with stories of his career and his work with Carson on “The Tonight Show.” Pollak, who was in Norfolk to accept the 2015 Johnny Carson Comedy Legend Award, was interviewed on stage

by Eddie Brill, the Great American Comedy Festival’s artistic director.

Anna Meyer of Atkinson lights luminaries during the 20th annual Relay for Life in Norfolk on the Northeast Community College campus.

Thirty teams involving about 250 people gathered for the relay.

July 15, 2015

The pink and purple concrete mixing truck owned by West-Hodson Lumber & Concrete of Northeast Nebraska attracted the attention of parade spectators and travelers in the area with its unique color scheme. Owner Rich Hodson got the idea to repaint the truck to help raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

June 20, 2015

In the photo at left, Brad Wenzel was named the winner of the professional stand-up competition as the 2015 Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk came to a close.

June 30, 2015

Curt Frye, president of Wayne State College, retired after being on campus for 30 years. Frye started with Wayne State in 1985 as the associate dean of students.

Frye also served as the interim president beginning in 2003. Frye came out of retirement to serve as interim president again in 2010. Frye was named the college’s 12th president in 2011.

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July 6, 2015

About 100 people turned out for a town hall meeting at the Norfolk City Auditorium on the future of the building.

The city eventually decided to sell the auditorium to the Norfolk Family YMCA for use as a gymnastics facility.

Thanks for Giving Us So Much to Celebrate!

As we get ready to ring in the New Year, we’re moved to thank our many friends and customers for your kindness and support.

We appreciate all you’ve done for us, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in 2016.

Another year is dropping in, and we can’t think of a better place to spend it than right here with wonderful friends and neighbors like you. Thank you for your support in 2015. We wish you all the best.

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NORFOLK DAILY NEWS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2015

July 1, 2015

Explosions rocked West Point as a large amount of black smoke poured from the Sapp Bros. Petroleum outlet. The business is located on the south edge of the city at 660 S. Main St. Investigators ruled the fire and explosion an accident and gave a preliminary estimate of $900,000 to the garage and its contents. The explosion was a result of leaking propane vapors. Five employees of Sapp Bros. and two volunteer firefighters with the West Point Fire Department suffered injuries.

July 4, 2015

In what could pass as a picturesque scene from yesteryear, classic cars drive the parade route along Fifth Street during the annual Fourth of July parade in Norfolk. There were about 80 entries in the parade, including these vehicles from the Norfolk Antique Auto Club.

July 20, 2015

John Novicki of Creighton slides into home plate against Hunter Reimers of Palmer-Wolbach-Greeley during a Class C Juniors state tournament game in Dodge.

Christian Ohl, chairman of the county board of commissioners, helps dedicate the final phase of the 4.3-mile Northeast Industrial Highway, which links Highway 35 and Highway 81 north of Norfolk. The road was completed in three phases over four years.

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About 200 local and area supporters and sponsors of the Big Bang Boom gathered to tour the site of where all of the fireworks action will take place.

Here, Cynthia Puntney watches as her grandson, Corbyn Puntney, tries his hand at loading an inert fireworks shell into a launching tube.

Fireworks light up the sky during the Boomfest festivities at Skyview Lake.

This year’s show commemorated 40 years of Big Bang Boom-turned Boomfest at Skyview Lake — featuring demonstrations of flare-lit fireworks, what was used in the 1970s, to the first electronically controlled shows.

Dominick Carr (left) and Kaden Simmons were among Norfolk High School football players and others who hoisted and carried a gigantic American flag the entire route of the Odd Fellows Lodge-sponsored Fourth of July parade in Norfolk.

July 31, 2015

August 27, 2015

A World War II-era B-25J bomber named “Maid In The Shade” stopped by the Norfolk Regional Airport to refuel while en route to Phoenix. The plane, owned by the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, flew 15 missions over German-occupied Italy with the 319th Bomb Group, 437th Squadron based at Serraggia Air Base, Corsica.

Jared Schuurmans of the United States competes in the men’s discus throw at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, China.

The Norfolk High graduate’s throws weren’t among the top 12 preliminary marks that qualified for the finals.

August 1, 2015

Jace Mohr and Brayden Lammers, both 11, compete against each other during a bag race at the Fit N Fun Family Festival at the Northeast Community College Ag Complex in Norfolk. The second annual festival was moved to the Ag Complex because of the weather but still attracted an estimated 1,300 people.

We thank you for your support this past year.

You’ve delivered us nothing but kindness, and we hope we’ve done the same for you.

At the start of a New Year, there’s one thing we’d never change: Our commitment to valued customers, team members and friends like you!

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October 8, 2015

Cameron Dickie of Norfolk, a first-year student in the Applied Technology program, demonstrates the operation of a mill during an open house for the new Applied Technology Building at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. After two years of construction work and preparation, Northeast opened its new 66,613-square-foot Applied Technology Building.

September 3, 2015

Dr. Rahmid Fahed, a doctor at Norfolk Oncology Consultants, stands among hundreds of people who participated in a rally to show support for two physicians — one who resigned and one who was fired — outside Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. The decisions resulted in tension and strong differences of opinion about the hospital board members and leaders among residents and members of the hospital’s medical staff.

September 8, 2015

Officer Josh Dinesen of the Norfolk Police Division bumps fists with Caper Jordan, 6, during a community police appreciation event. Also shown is Caper’s mother, Misty Jordan. More than 150 people gathered in the back parking lot of the Norfolk Police Division to applaud and pray for law enforcement officers.

September 19, 2015

September 13, 2015

Cora Patzel of Newman Grove leads her heifer during judging at the 66th annual Norfolk Beef Expo at Northeast Community College.

Her heifer earned the reserve grand champion title, while the heifer shown by her sister, Autumn, earned the grand champion title.

Alisa Overfelt, 8, of Wakefield climbs a 26-foot climbing wall at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park.

Thousands of visitors come to the event each year, making Ponca State Park the fourth-most-visited attraction in the state behind Henry Doorly Zoo, Mahoney State Park and Lake McConaughy.

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September 27, 2015

Maura Loberg (left) of Wayne, who is a member of Wayne High School’s junior varsity cross country team, runs with the assistance of Molly Redden during the Norfolk Catholic invitational in Norfolk. Despite her blindness, Maura competes in cross country.

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The “blood moon” eclipse is mimicked by the red lights of a communications tower west of Creighton. It was also the fourth and final of the “blood moons” that occurred in 2014 and 2015. There will not be another supermoon eclipse until 2033.

October 28, 2015

A model of an OCT Pipe production facility was on display during an announcement that the company chose Norfolk as its home for its new 1-million-square-foot plant.

With a 2017 projected opening date, the business is expected to create at least 180 jobs and use 350,000 tons of steel per year once fully operational.

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As if a 42-14 victory over Boone Central/ Newman Grove wasn’t reason enough to celebrate, Norfolk Catholic fans and team members also could point to a milestone win for coach Jeff Bellar, seen here reacting to a call during the game. The victory was Bellar’s 300th at Norfolk Catholic.

October 22, 2015 November 2, 2015

Lyons-area residents watch a local documentary, “Decades,” produced by local filmmaker Bill Hedges, with several sitting in front of Lyons’ new storefront theater that is part of the Byway of Art project. The Center for Rural Affairs also is working with Decatur, Oakland and Macy on the art project, including Decatur’s trolley car project.

November 24, 2015

Matt Strecker of Columbus Scotus (45) forces a fumble from Norfolk Catholic’s David Engelhaupt on the Knights’ last drive during the Class C1 state final in Lincoln. The Knights were seeking their state-record 10th title, but instead it was the Shamrocks who won their first title since 1993.

Kyla Dendinger (right) of Crofton helps teammate Keeley Hagge at the Class D girls state cross country meet in Kearney.

Crofton won a record-setting 10th Class D girls state cross country title in a row.

October 15, 2015

Dr. Tristan Hartzell talks about a hand-reattachment surgery that he performed on Ben Witkowski. Less than one year after reattaching five severed fingers to a woman’s hand, Hartzell completed a surgery some would consider to be almost impossible — reattaching Witkowski’s hand after Witkowski’s hand was torn in half during a Jet-Skiing accident at Grand Island.

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November 2, 2015

Six-year-old Isaac Fanta of Creighton stands in the bed of a pickup while holding a sign and participating in the annual Life Chain in Norfolk. Along with about 350 others who participated, Isaac was there with family members, including his parents, Duane and Sarah Fanta of Creighton.

Candi Emanuel, executive director of surgical services and radiology, talks about the expansion of the pre- and postoperative rooms at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. As a part of this first phase, a 4,500-square-foot space expanded to 10 large, private rooms.

December 3, 2015

Members of the Norfolk High Royal Pride Choir perform with Kenny Rogers during the Christmas concert that he presented at the DeVent Center.

Here, Rogers and the choir perform a Christmas song while children portray Mary, Joseph and the angel.

December 5, 2015

The Wayne State College volleyball team celebrates its three-set sweep of Concordia-St. Paul to advance to the Elite Eight. The Wildcats celebrated two firsts this season, advancing to both the Elite Eight and the Final Four for the first time in school history. Wayne State lost in the semifinal and ended the season with a 28-8 record.

Cory Hassenstab of Humphrey St. Francis celebrates with Flyers fans after a come-from-behind win over Chambers/Wheeler Central in the Class D2 championship game in Lincoln. A pair of fourthquarter touchdown passes, both on fourth down, by Damien Baumgart helped the Flyers overcome a 20-6 deficit to win the school’s fourth state title in football.

November 23, 2015

At this special time of year, we’re especially thankful for the many blessings we enjoy.

We are truly grateful to have the trust of loyal patients like you.

May you and your loved ones draw the strength and inspiration from the miracle that was Christmas, and its message of Faith, Goodwill, and Peace On Earth.

Please accept our best wishes for a wonderful New Year.

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