Hannah Schrodt, Columbus Telegram Journalist Profile

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Senior Cruise Night proves successful

Feb 25, 2025 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Cruise Night had an extremely good turnout with an estimated 70 high school seniors in attendance. “It went remarkably well,” said Todd DeWispelare, president of the chamber’s board of directors, of last weekend's celebration.
history

Feb 25, 2025 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

100 years ago (1920)Rev. Christian Gamarothy, pastor of the Lutheran Church near Surprise, sustained the loss of a valuable cow recently. It was killed by lightning. Elizabeth Shaffer, a teacher at the David City High School for 15 years and principal of the high school for the past eight years, will leave David City. She will teach English in the Omaha High School of Commerce in the coming school year.
More than 40% of Nebraska virus deaths are at nursing homes

Feb 25, 2025 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

OMAHA — More than 40% of the deaths linked to the coronavirus in Nebraska have been at nursing homes, but the overall rate of deaths in the state's nursing homes has remained relatively low compared with national figures. A total of 185 deaths linked to the virus have been confirmed at nursing homes in the state, which reported 442 deaths overall as of Sunday. A federal database shows that 31 of the more than 200 nursing homes in the state have reported deaths linked to the coronavirus.
Doehling family receives National Weather Service award

Jul 19, 2023 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

Every day for the past 50 years, someone in the Doehling family has dutifully reported river observations in Surprise for the National Weather Service. In the Cooperative Observer Program (Coop), volunteers across the country take observations on farms, in both urban and suburban areas, national parks, seashores and mountain tops. Since the National Weather Service relies on these observers, the organization has an awards program honoring the observers’ efforts.
Lakeview teacher completes another CASE training

Jul 19, 2023 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

When it comes to pushing her curriculum and introducing scientific concepts, Lakeview High School ag teacher Kaydie Brandl knows how to do just that. Having recently completed another Curriculum for AgriScience Education (CASE) training, she said she hopes will be further beneficial to her ag classes. The CASE Institute is a professional development workshop that provides teachers training for the instruction of a specific CASE course.
Local youth excel at 4-H/FFA Sheep and Goat Shows at Butler County Fair

Jul 19, 2023 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

For Butler County youth, being involved in 4-H offers a variety of opportunities, from making connections to learning about animals. That was the case for some of the kids who took part in the 4-H and Future Farmers of America Sheep and Goat Shows held July 13 as part of the Butler County Fair. As part of the sheep part of the show, Sam Smith, 16, of David City, was named reserve champion senior showman. “It feels good,” Smith said of the title.
Lakeview teacher completes another CASE training

Jul 18, 2023 | newspressnow.com | Hannah Schrodt

Jul. 19—When it comes to pushing her curriculum and introducing scientific concepts, Lakeview High School ag teacher Kaydie Brandl knows how to do just that. Having recently completed another Curriculum for AgriScience Education (CASE) training, she said she hopes will be further beneficial to her ag classes. The CASE Institute is a professional development workshop that provides teachers training for the instruction of a specific CASE course.
Butler County Fair Parade

Jul 18, 2023 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

Parade goers watch the vehicles go by along Sixth Street on July 16 as part of the Butler County Fair parade.
Butler County Fair Swine Show

Jul 18, 2023 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

A young 4-H'er guides her animal around the pen during the 4-H/FFA Swine Show held July 14 at the Butler County Fair.
David City Council OKs stop signs, appoints new nuisance and ordinance committee

Jul 17, 2023 | columbustelegram.com | Hannah Schrodt

In hopes of helping to alleviate traffic safety concerns around David City High School and David City Elementary School, additional stop signs will be installed at nearby intersections. During the David City Council’s regular meeting July 12, council members approved putting up stop signs at the north/south intersections of Seventh and D Street, Seventh and E Street, Eighth and D Street, Ninth and D Street and Ninth and E Street.