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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
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Norfolk Public Schools accepts superintendent's resignation; search for interim superintendent to begin
NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) — Norfolk Public Schools has voted to begin the search for an interim superintendent after accepting the resignation of current superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson. The school's Board of Education met Monday and approved Thompson's resignation, which will take place at the end of the contract year as part of the consent agenda. The board later voted to hire the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) to help search for an interim superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. Nebraska nonprofit addressing rural child care shortage School Board President Brenda Carhart said the board is looking to hire an interim superintendent for the next school year due to the time it takes to find suitable candidates. 'We're looking at just doing an interim for the next school year,' she said. 'I feel that interim is the best way to go because we are on such a short timeline, and Dr. Thompson's last [day] is June 30. It doesn't give us a lot of time to do a full complete search for a superintendent. A full process takes many months with many meetings to get input from staff, to get input from the community, get input from the school board. It's a much more drawn-out process.' She added that many are currently signing contracts for the next school year. She also explained why she felt going through the Nebraska Association of School Boards would assist in the search for an interim superintendent. Not only is Norfolk Public Schools part of the NASB, the NASB would be able to vet candidates and be transparent. Carhart added that they could then use the time to find if there is another search agency to help in the search for a permanent superintendent. 'So, I think at this time… we're just talking about interim,' Carhart said. She added that hiring the NASB would cost $2,500. If approved, the board would need to schedule a meeting with NASB, hopefully for the week of March 31 through April 4. That would be an open meeting. The board voted unanimously and then further discussed when to schedule a meeting with an official with the NASB to start the search. Thompson announced her resignation after being accepted to be the superintendent at Rapid City Area Schools in South Dakota starting July 1. She has served as the superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools for 12 years, having filled the position in July 2013. Theory of a Dead Man, Sawyer Brown performing at Nebraska State Fair outdoor concert series 'I am very proud of the work that our team has accomplished in the last twelve years, from creating Career Academies to expanding Little Panthers Preschool, our Montessori Program and Alternatives For Success to enhancing student learning opportunities and facilities district wide,' Thompson said in a statement. 'Norfolk Public Schools has some absolutely amazing staff members and students that will always hold a place in my heart!' Before Norfolk, Thompson served Beatrice Public Schools for 18 years as a teacher and administrator. She received the Milken National Educator Award while serving at Beatrice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Theory of a dead man, Sawyer Brown performing at Nebraska State Fair outdoor concert series
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KCAU) — After announcing four performers for its indoor series, the Nebraska State Fair has also announced four outdoor concerts. The lineup includes Sawyer Brown, Skillet and Theory of a Deadman, the Forever Young Tour, and La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho. All shows will take place at TD Landing as part of the fair's Nebraska Lottery Concert Series outdoor shows. 'The Nebraska Lottery Concert Series outside concerts will each be highly energetic,' said Nebraska State Fair Executive Director Jaime Parr. 'We have something to get everyone up and moving.' Sawyer Brown will be performing a free show on Thursday, August 28. The country rock band appeared on the television competition series Star Search and became a hit. Ever since the've released 18 studio albums and have charteed more than 50 times. They're known for the songs 'Step That Step,' 'Some Girls Do,' 'Thank God for You,' and 'The Race is On,' to name a few. Nebraska State Fair announces Righteous Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band as part of 4 indoor performances 'We want to thank all of our Nebraska State Fair fans by offering this show free with paid gate admission,' Parr said. 'We are so excited to have Sawyer Brown bring their country rock and roll to TD Landing.' Then on Friday, Aug. 29, rock bands Skillet and Theory of a Deadman will take the stage. Skillet, known for hits 'Awake and Alive,' 'Feel Invincible,' 'Rise,' and 'Monster,' has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, won a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Theory of a Deadman started as a basement band but have become a rock force with multi-platinum hits including 'Angel,' 'Hate My Life,' 'Not Meant To Be,' 'Bad Girlfriend,' and 'RX (Medicate). 'These two rock bands will certainly draw an awesome crowd,' Parr said. 'We are thrilled to have them cranking up the volume on a Friday night.' The Forever Young Tour performance will bring the biggest hits from 1990s and early 2000s on Saturday, Aug. 30. The tour features Vanilla Ice, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC. Closing out the outdoor concert series is La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho on Sunday, August 31. The band originally formed in 1965 as Banda El Limon, and has since produced more than 30 albums with a Latin Grammy Award for Best Banda Album and nine Lo Nusestro Award nominations. Gov. Pillen declares state of emergency for NE Neb. counties 'Fiesta Latina will once again be a cultural celebration deep into the night,' Parr said. 'With the show starting at 9 p.m., this will be a great late-night party.' The fair has also announced that The Righteous Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band, Matthew West with special guest Josiah Queen, and comedian Brian Regan will be performing as part of the indoor series. Tickets can be bought at the Nebraska State Fair box office or on the state fair's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Nebraska State Fair announces Righteous Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band as part of 4 indoor performances
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KCAU) — The Nebraska State Fair has announced four performances set to take place during the fair in late August. The performances include musical artists such as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers; classic rockers The Marshall Tucker Band; Christian music star Matthew West with special guest Josiah Queen; and comedian Brian Regan. All four will take place in the Heartland Events Center as part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series indoor shows, the fair said in a release. Country artist Patrick McCollum coming to Sioux City 'The Nebraska Lottery Concert Series always strives to have something for everyone,' the fair's executive director Jaime Parr said in a statement. 'This year's lineup certainly checks that box.' First on the calendar to perform is Matthew West on Sunday, Aug. 24. He has had a two-decade career and is the reigning KLOVE Artist of the Year. He's scored 25 number one hits, including 'My Jesus,' 'You Are Everything,' 'The Motions,' 'Strong Enough' and 'Hello My Name Is.' He is also a five-time Grammy nominee and has written songs for other artists like Casting Crowns, Rascal Flatts, and Scotty McCreery. On Monday, Aug. 25, The Righteous Brothers will perform for the annual Older Nebraskans Day concert. The duo is known for number one hits like 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin',' 'Soul & Inspiration,' 'Unchained Melody,' 'Rock and Roll Heaven,' and 'Dirty Dancing' theme 'The Time of My Life.' The duo originally consisted of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield until Hatfield's death in 2003. Bucky Heard later joined Medley. 'It's not often you get a chance to hear Hall of Famers singing such major hits like this,' Parr said in a statement. 'We are thrilled to have The Righteous Brothers on Older Nebraskans Day.' On Tuesday, Aug. 26, comedian Brian Regan will be taking the microphone. He's had two Netflix- stand up specials: 'On the Rocks' and 'Nunchucks and Flamethrowers.' He has also appeared on multiple late-night talks shows, including 28 times on 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' The Marshall Tucker Band will perform their classic rock on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Known for hits such as 'Can't You See,' 'Heard It In A Love Song,' 'Fire On The Mountain,' 'Ramblin,' and 'Take The Highway,' the band still plays more than 150 shows a year. Founder and original lead singer Doug Gray still leads the band after 50 years. ABBA tribute band returning to Sioux City in October These performances are just a few of the performances on offer. The fair has also announced that Sawyer Brown, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, and La Arrolladora will perform. Additionally, the Forever Young Tour will make a stop with LFO, Ryan Cabrera, DJ Skribble, O-town, and Vanilla Ice. Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, March 24. They can be bought at the Nebraska State Fair box office or . The fair will be announcing four more shows on Wednesday, March 26. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
