Elmwood Community Newsletter - October 21, 2026

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Library Update School Info Village Office Cass County News

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Please, email your updates to editor@elmwoodnebraska.com

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Spooky Trunk or Treat Night

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Rick Clements recognition

On Oct. 9th, Rick Clements of Elmwood was recognized as a 50 year member of the Nebraska State Bar Association. Rick thanked his wife of 52 years, Mickie Clements, for enduring the time demands of two years in law school, and the ongoing duties of a small town lawyer, banker and real estate broker. Rick and Mickie moved to Elmwood in 1975 and graduated from UN-L law school and passed the Bar exam in January, 1976. In Feb. 1976, Rick joined his father, Dwight Clements' law firm, and began working as Vice-President of American Exchange Bank in Elmwood. Dwight had joined his father Guy's law and banking practice in 1947. Rick is a life long member of the Christian Legal Society.

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Monday: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/

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The Elmwood Community Center Seeks Help

The Elmwood Community Center is more than just a building—it’s the heart of our town! From serving home-cooked meals to hosting reunions and providing a space for neighbors to connect, it’s a vital lifeline for Elmwood and Eagle.

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Sunday School 9:00 am September-May

Morning Worship 10:00 am

Live on Elmwood Christian Church's Facebook Page.

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St Paul Methodist 2023

Sonshine daycare

Online services are available on their Facebook page.

400 West G Street, Elmwood, NE 68349

Pastor Michelle Chesnut

Cell Phone 402-314-7988 Church Phone: 402-994-6735 Daycare phone is 402-994-2384.

E-mail: stpaulelmwood@gmail.com Website: elmwoodmurdockumc.com

Village Updates

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For any inquiries or concerns, please contact the village office at 402-994-6705.
Sincerely,
Village Clerk
On behalf of the Village Board
5/2/2024

Public Notices for Elmwood, Nebraska can now be viewed online at Voice News Nebraska

Elmwood Village Board Meetings are ONCE a month on the FIRST Wednesday of every month.

The meetings are held at the new Village Board office located at the Learning Center on the south side of town.

Official agendas are posted the day before at the Post Office, Gas Station, and Village Office. Prior to the posting of the agenda, meeting items can be added to the meeting. At the end of each meeting is a Public Comment Section. Attendees have three minutes to speak about anything at this time. Further discussion on the topic can then be added to the next board meeting.

The agenda is posted at the Elmwood C-Store, the post office, and the Village office.

Minutes can be viewed at the Village office or can be found online.

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Village Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

8 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Friday CLOSED

Take It Or Leave It Pantry

The free pantry is here to serve our community. It is for neighbors helping neighbors. Take what you need or leave what you can.

Elmwood Food Box

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

The Little Free Pantry is between Hufstader Chiropractor and the Elmwood Meat Market

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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Did you know that the initial concept of this online town newsletter, more than 25 years ago, was supposed to be based

around READER SUBMISSIONS!

Submit your news to editor@elmwoodnebraska.com for added exposure for your event or activity.

Remember, not everyone has Facebook. Really, they don't. ...AND Facebook doesn't show all the content from community groups.

By subscribing on your phone, you will receive a TEXT every Wednesday and an easy-to-access link.

Many rely on the weekly Wednesday text message that links directly to the website.

Since our Elmwood website is updated every week Google visited by 100s of people per week, and search engines rank this site number ONE on Google. Normally, Wikipedia, map-quest, or city-data come up first. But not with Elmwood, our website is the NUMBER ONE Google result!

This weekly news update is written by Dawn Tyrrell, a long-time resident of the Elmwood-Murdock are and the owner of Tea n' More

Area News

Living Nativity 2026

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Congrats to this week's winner!
We are taking nominations for our next winner to be announced on 10/28/26.
Please use the link to our Google form to nominate:

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If you can't use the form please email dan@wittephysicaltherapy.com and attach your nominations.

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Summer Blood Drives

CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS!
Come to give blood by May 31 and receive an oversized American Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.

PLATELET SHORTAGE!
There is a platelet shortage right now. All eligible donors are being called to make a platelet donation appointment to ensure patients have lifesaving care.

"You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it."

Clara Barton aka "Angel of the Battlefield" 1821–1912 American educator, nurse, and humanitarian
Founder of the American Red Cross
Your support can make a lifesaving difference. Explore the ways you can get involved, whether it’s giving blood, making a financial donation, volunteering or learning lifesaving skills.

Schedule your blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donation today!

Confirm days and times and
learn more HERE or call 1-800-733-2767.
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Friday, October 23, 2026

Conestoga High School
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
9 AM -2 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Louisville High School
202 West 3rd Street
Louisville, NE 68037
10 AM - 4 PM

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weeping Water High School
204 W O Street
Weeping Water, NE 68463
NOON - 6 PM

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Avoca Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE 68307
11AM - 5PM

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Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
8 AM - 2 PM

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Monday, December 7, 2026

VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth
510 1st Avenue
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Louisville Civic Center
423 Elm St
Louisville, NE 68037
9 AM - 3 PM

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Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org

And download foster application!

Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.

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