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  • 'I can't stop going to school': Strope earns third degree from UNK

    Tyler Ellyson, UNK Communications|Dec 22, 2022

    KEARNEY – Nicole Strope loves to learn. She proved that last week by completing her third degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. "I can't stop going to school," the English language arts teacher joked. Strope first enrolled at UNK in 2011, back when she wanted to be a therapist. The Bridgeport native liked the university's location – not too far from home – as well as the size of the campus and community. "The class sizes at UNK are big enough that you're getting more of a chall...

  • Swim lessons for tots teach water safety, skills

    Erin Schwager, Journalist|Aug 1, 2019

    Every summer, the Orchard swimming pool opens with hopes of bringing together people of all ages for great swimming and a safe place full of entertainment. Pool personnel try to get everyone involved, including babies. Moms and tots is a program that was created several years ago by former pool managers. The goal is to offer an opportunity for small children, ages newborn to four, who are too young to take swimming lessons to become more comfortable with the water. Children are taught several...