Before members of the Alliance Public Schools Board of Education were asked to take a vote on the mandatory drug testing policy for students
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Students See Benefit from Upward Bound Program
A group of Alliance students recently got the full college experience after taking part in the Upward Bound Program. Kevin Coy, CSC Upward Bound
APL Announces New Start Date for Farmers Market
The Alliance Public Library Farmers Market start date has been moved to Thursday, August 3 from 5-7 p.m. The market will continue through September.
Burnett Takes Helm at Alliance Chamber
The search for a new leader for the Alliance Chamber of Commerce came to an end after the board members tapped Owen Burnett to
Governor Pillen Proclaims Community Newspaper Week
Governor Jim Pillen has proclaimed the week of June 26 through June 30, 2023 as Community Newspaper Week in the State of Nebraska, recognizing
Kimball Veteran Who Died from War Wounds Now Being Recognized
By Rebecca Svec Flatwater Free Press Gary Barker seemed like one of the lucky ones. At 21, he survived a surprise attack by North
APS Students Push for Drug Testing Policy
Following a request from a group of Alliance High School students, the Alliance School Board took action at its meeting on June 12, voting
Board Votes to Pay Off Bond Early in Move to Save District Money
The Alliance Public Schools District is in for some savings after a strategic plan allowed for the early redemption and prepayment of a bond,
Nebraska Extension to Focus on Health, Well-Being in Communities
By Chabella Guzman Communications Specialist The Extension Leadership Team retreat was held at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on
Council Passes Firework Ordinance Extending Days
After three readings of the ordinance and much discussion surrounding the amendment, the Alliance City Council voted 4-1 to approve extending the dates that