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  • Roughstock event features PRCA clown, added purse

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Aug 7, 2024

    The Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge will add a few new features for its fourth-annual event, Saturday, Aug. 17. Competition is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, located along West Highway 275. A calcutta will be held at 7 p.m., prior to the first event. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Justin Rumford, 10-time PRCA Pro Rodeo Clown of the Year will entertain the crowd between riders. "He'll be a hit with the crowd," said chamber president...

  • Following in grandma's footsteps

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 3, 2024

    Since she was a young girl, Luci Koinzan has dreamed of the moment she would be named rodeo queen. The dream became reality, Friday, when the Neligh native was announced as Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2024. "It's going to be a journey," she said. "I'm excited to start." Koinzan's path to becoming rodeo royalty is dusted in the footprints of her grandmother, Sandi Stroheide Koinzan, the first Miss Clearwater Rodeo, crowned in 1976. "I'm proud of her. It's a dream she's had," Sandy Koinzan said. It's...

  • Rodeo Ready

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 19, 2024

    The countdown is on for the best weekend in June as rough and tumble action will take center stage at the 57th annual Clearwater's Big Rodeo. Competition begins Friday, June 28 and continues through Sunday, June 30, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual event. Rodeo visitors will see a few new additions on the grounds. Clearwater Chamber president Curt Thiele said the rodeo committee and chamber members continue to make...

  • Applications accepted for 2024 Miss Clearwater Rodeo queen contest

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 5, 2024

    Young women ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo contest. Applications are due by June 14 and are available by contacting Devon Baum, contest director, at [email protected] or texting or calling 402-843-0446. The queen contest will be held Friday, June 28. Candidates will take part in mutton bustin' activities as Clearwater's Big Rodeo kicks off its 57th annual event. According to Baum, contestants will vie for several awards, including horsemanship,...

  • Eight Second Hopefuls

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 20, 2023

    The best rough stock riders return to Clearwater, Saturday, July 22, as the local chamber of commerce hosts the third-annual Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge. Competition is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, located along West Highway 275. A calcutta will be held at 7 p.m., prior to the first event. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Stock for the challenge will be provided by Justin Boots, with Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. Local businesses...

  • Chute out: Clearwater Rodeo completes successful weekend series

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 29, 2023

    Two hundred-plus cowboys and cowgirls converged on Clearwater, June 23 to 25, entertaining large crowds during the three nights of rough-and-tumble competition. More than 50 took home prize money and bragging rights from the 56th annual Clearwater Rodeo, which drew large crowds each evening, according to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce president Curt Thiele. "The crowds are absolutely amazing. We built a church for roughly 3,500 people and who would think some nights we need more spacing."...

  • What's New

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 22, 2023

    Cowboys and cowgirls attending the 56th annual Clearwater Big Rodeo will notice improvements on the rodeo grounds, situated along West Highway 275. A new 40-foot by 50-foot building, featuring a rodeo office, kitchen, meeting area, shop and shower, was approved by Clearwater Chamber of Commerce membership in December. Chamber vice president Jeremy Sanne said, "The building will benefit workers, especially for cleaning and keeping all supplies on the rodeo grounds." Many chamber members...

  • Queens of the rodeo

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 22, 2023

    Two contestants will compete for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo title, this Friday, at the 56th edition of Clearwater's Big Rodeo. Queen contest chairman Devon Baum said contests will be judged in several areas, including personality, appearance and horsemanship. Luci Koinzan, of Neligh, and Felycia Kerkman, of Atkinson, will begin competition Friday, at 2 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena at the rodeo grounds. Contestants will compete in the horsemanship portion of the contest, which includes a...

  • Clearwater Chamber's sponsorship shines as 56th-annual event begins next week

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 15, 2023

    The "best" weekend in June is approximately a week away, and when June 23 arrives, Clearwater's Big Rodeo will make it's 56th annual appearance. Competition will continue through Sunday, June 25, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Youths, ages 3 to 7, will have a chance to ride a sheep when mutton busting begins at 7 p.m., Friday. Fifteen spots will be reserved during call-ins, scheduled for Monday, June 19. Another 10 walk-in spots will be up for grabs for...

  • Applications open for prestigious 2023 Miss Clearwater Rodeo queen contest

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 8, 2023

    Young women ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo contest. The queen contest will be held Friday, June 23. Candidates will take part in mutton bustin' as Clearwater's Big Rodeo kicks off its 56th annual event. According to contest director Devon Baum, contestants will vie for several awards, including horsemanship, congeniality and appearance. The queen and runner-up will be crowned prior to the 7:30 p.m. show in the Gene Snodgrass Arena in Clearwater. Applications...

  • Grant presentation made to Clearwater Chamber

    Jan 19, 2023

    Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members and village trustees receive a $5,000 check from Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company officials, Jan. 11. Funds from the Foundation for Rural Service grant program will be utilized to construct a telehealth room in the Clearwater Public Library. The FRS grants, coupled with support from NTCA members, will support a broad range of community projects across rural America – from providing new equipment to local students, expanding digital inclusion i...

  • Clearwater's Big Rodeo named Mid-States large purse rodeo of the year

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Nov 10, 2022

    Three in a row. Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, received it's third consecutive nod as the top large purse rodeo by members of the Mid-States Rodeo Association. The award was announced Monday, via MSRA's social media channels. Rodeo co-chairman Gene Snodgrass said it's the 13th time Clearwater's event has claimed the top award. The chamber was tabbed as the top rodeo in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988. In 2020, the rodeo was...

  • Cowboys ready to ride at Clearwater rough stock challenge

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 28, 2022

    Rodeo arena action heats up for a second time this season, in Clearwater, as the local chamber of commerce hosts the second annual Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge. Competition will begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 30, in the Gene Snodgrass Arena. A calcutta will be held prior to the first ride. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Justin Boots, with Rocking Plus Rodeo Company, will provide stock for the challenge. An additional $1,500 added prize money will...

  • Who will be Miss Clearwater Rodeo

    LuAnn Schindler, Journalist|Jun 23, 2022

    Four contestants will compete for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo title, this Friday, at the 55th annual Clearwater Rodeo. Queen contest chairman Devon Baum said contestants will be judged in several areas, including personality, appearance and horsemanship. Brooke Brengelman, Albion, Adreanna Dunn, Walthill, Shealynn Rasmussen, Burwell and Shilo Shabram, Neligh will begin competition Friday, at 3 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena at the rodeo grounds. "We invite the public to watch the girls compete...

  • Annual Clearwater rodeo returns June 24 through 26

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 16, 2022

    The "best" weekend in June kicks off Friday, June 24, as Clearwater's Big Rodeo returns for its 55th annual run. Competition will continue through June 26, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Opening night will feature fun for all ages. Youths ages 3 to 7 will have a chance to ride a sheep when mutton busting begins at 7 p.m. Fifteen spots will be reserved during call-ins, scheduled for Monday, June 20. Another 10 walk-in spots will be up for grabs for participants who...

  • Taking the bull by the horns

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 15, 2021

    The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will add a second event to its traditional rodeo lineup in 2021. On July 31, bareback, saddle bronc and bull riders from the mid-states region and beyond will vie for added prize money in the first Clearwater Chamber Rough Stock Challenge. Competition will begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena. Justin Boots, with Rocking Plus Rodeo Company, will provide stock for the challenge. An additional $1,500 added prize money will sweeten the pot in each...

  • The doctor is in the house

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 1, 2021

    It's the final night of competition at Clearwater's 54th annual Big Rodeo. Dr. Melissa Heithold pulls into Gene Snodgrass Arena, parks her vehicle and unloads the three young cowboys - her sons Blake, Travis and Austin - who were buckled in the back seat. "They're mutton busting tonight." Once the youngsters have grasped on to a sheep, are being tossed into dirt and receive a buck and candy coupon from the rodeo queen, Heithold transitions from mom mode to doctor. For approximately a dozen years...

  • Four contestants on quest for Miss Clearwater Rodeo crown

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 24, 2021

    Four contestants will compete for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo title, this Friday, at the 54th annual Clearwater Rodeo. Queen contest chairman Devon Baum said contestants will be judged in multiple events, including horsemanship, congeniality and appearance categories. Josey Booth, Neligh, Morgan Erhardt, Clearwater, Amanda Sellin, Norfolk and Jordyn Stempek, Duncan, will begin competition Friday afternoon. The 2021 Miss Clearwater Rodeo will be announced that evening, at 7:30 p.m., in Gene...

  • Clearwater event named best of 2020

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Sep 24, 2020

    Despite being pushed back two weeks and having health precautions in place, not even a pandemic could prevent Clearwater’s Big Rodeo from taking place in 2020, drawing competitors from across Nebraska and seven other states. Mid-States Rodeo Association members recognized Clearwater’s 53rd Big Rodeo as 2020 Rodeo of the Year. Chamber members received the award, Sunday, in Broken Bow, at the conclusion of the Mid-States Finals Rodeo. Rodeo chairman Gene Snodgrass said it is the 10th time Cle...

  • Clearwater Rodeo ready to rock

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 2, 2020

    While the 53rd version of Clearwater's Big Rodeo will look familiar, several adaptations will be in place because of COVID-19 concerns. According to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce President Curt Thiele, the organization has worked hand-in-hand with North Central District Health Department personnel to develop a plan so the rodeo would come to fruition. "We're taking precautions," Thiele said, noting hand sanitizer will be available and facilities will be disinfected every two hours. Social...

  • Rodeo concert canceled

    Jun 18, 2020

    Due to current directed health measures in place, set by State of Nebraska officials, the Riley Green/Tyler Rich Main Street concert, will be canceled. Tickets purchases will be refunded. The 53rd annual Clearwater Rodeo will be held July 10, 11, 12, at the Gene Snodgrass Arena....

  • Joyce "Renee" Snodgrass

    May 28, 2020

    Funeral services for Renee Snodgrass, 68, of Clearwater, will be Wednesday, June 3, at 2 p.m., at St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, with Rev. B.J. Fouts officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Clearwater, with no family present. Inurnment will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Neligh, at a later date. Social distancing and Covid-19 DHMs, effective June 1, will be followed at both the visitation and funeral. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Le...