Halstead sixth-graders have a blast
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Sixth-graders at Halstead Middle School took their education to new heights Monday morning, as they launched the rockets they’d built in……
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River appears to have crested; Halstead schools back in session
HALSTEAD—The Little Arkansas River level in Halstead appears to have stopped rising. At 8:30 Friday morning, Halstead Fire Chief Jim VanSchaick measured the river…
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Halstead’s railroad gate likely to remain open
HALSTEAD—Halstead city officials are no longer expecting to close the railroad gate east of town. Following the most recent meeting with BNSF officials late…
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Halstead working with BNSF to close railroad gate
HALSTEAD—With the Little Arkansas River levels continuing to inch higher near Halstead, city officials have been in communication with BNSF officials throughout the day…
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Halstead closes first floodgate
HALSTEAD—One of Halstead’s three levee gates has been closed due to flooding, and the city plans to close a second one later today (Thursday)….
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Fiesta Mexico opens Sunday in Halstead
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Halstead residents will have a good reason to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Sunday. The holiday on May 5 will mark……
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Therapy dog makes ‘pawsitive’ impact at Halstead Middle School
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—As preschoolers trooped into the Halstead Middle School library on Monday afternoon for their weekly story time, their eyes quickly landed……
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The Joy of Service: Halstead high-schoolers spend day giving back
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Halstead high schoolers traded their pencils and calculators for paintbrushes, brooms and rakes last Wednesday. Eighty-six members of the KAY club……
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Halstead Cemetery doesn’t keep beautiful by itself
By Bill Bush HALSTEAD—Once a year in March, the cemetery association meets to discuss what it can do to improve the Halstead Cemetery. Although……
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Much in store at upcoming Halstead Middle School science fair
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Weeks of hard work by Halstead Middle School students will culminate next week in an ostentatious display of ingenuity and creativity……
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