Heather Johnson

North Platte

Reporter for the North Platte Telegraph.

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Something Beautiful Happened! Losing Well: A Missed Putt... With Eternal Purpose

4 weeks ago | klove.com | Heather Johnson

It came down to one stroke. One national title. One moment in a sudden-death tiebreaker. At the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Colorado Christian University’s top-ranked team stood on the brink of history — undefeated all season against Division II opponents and just inches from a second straight national title. But the putt was missed by a fraction of an inch. And something beautiful happened. There was no blame. No shame. No collapse.
When We Say Math Is For Everyone, Let’s Make Sure We Mean It

Jul 5, 2024 | edpost.com | Heather Johnson

Providing today’s students with the mathematics skills they need to succeed in the future is as essential and urgent as ever, whether they’re making scientific breakthroughs, launching their businesses, or analyzing data to make decisions in any field.
MPCC men's rodeo team wins Regional

May 7, 2024 | mccookgazette.com | Heather Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo team sealed the mens Great Plains Region title following the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln on Saturday. What an awesome finish to a great season, said roughstock coach Aukai Kaai. I am so proud of the entire team and excited for the College National Finals Rodeo. The mens rodeo team secured the top spot in the region behind another strong performance from Kahiwa Augustiro.
MPCC rodeo men rule the Jackrabbit Stampede

Apr 19, 2024 | mccookgazette.com | Heather Johnson

BROOKINGS, S.D. Mid-Plains Community College rode away with the mens team championship Saturday at the Jackrabbit Stampede in Brookings, S.D. The women on the MPCC Rodeo Team took fourth in the overall standings. With all the traveling going on, the students have done a great job of making the short practice weeks count and using their time in the practice pen efficiently, said Keeley Vaughan, MPCC Rodeo Team timed events coach.
Whirlwind of points put MPCC in Cyclone Stampede top four

Apr 10, 2024 | mccookgazette.com | Heather Johnson

The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team is off to a strong start for its spring season. The team brought home three championships from the Iowa State University Cyclone Stampede Rodeo in Ames, Iowa over the weekend. It was the first competition for the team since the fall season wrapped up in October. The mens team finished second, and the womens team came in fourth in terms of overall points in Iowa.
Local Student Win Big at NPCC Inter-High Day

Feb 22, 2024 | sandhillsexpress.com | Heather Johnson

NORTH PLATTE – North Platte Community College’s 55th annual Inter-High Day lured in 470 students from 21 area high schools Thursday. Students competed for scholarships and other prizes while taking tests in everything from art, accounting, and criminal justice to auto body, welding, and diesel technology. The scholastic contest was spread across both of NPCC’s campuses. Schools earned points based on how well their students placed in the academic divisions.
Heather Johnson: Forthcoming MENA FDA Bureau Bill a Long-Awaited Victory

Feb 5, 2024 | newsmax.com | Heather Johnson

Friend-shoring to the Abraham Accords Nations is a Viable Path to Peace Amid a cataclysmic war in the Mideast between the region's only democracy, Israel, and Iran's terrorist proxies, there is still every reason to remain hopeful for a brighter future. This war may have threatened the progress made by the Abraham Accords over the past four years, but as U.S. Secretary of State Antony J.
MPCC hires new rodeo timed events coach

Jan 8, 2024 | mccookgazette.com | Heather Johnson

Keeley Vaughan has been named as the new timed events rodeo coach for the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team. She began serving as interim timed events rodeo coach in September and moved into the more permanent role Jan. 2. Although the team is area-wide, Vaughan will be based out of McCook. Im looking forward to helping the athletes progress in their roping abilities, Vaughan said. I really enjoy the horsemanship part of rodeo and always enjoyed helping kids figure out what works for them.
Amberley Snyder shares story of triumph over tragedy - North Platte Bulletin

Oct 24, 2023 | northplattebulletin.com | Heather Johnson

Professional barrel racer and motivational speaker Amberley Snyder spoke at North Platte Community College Tuesday afternoon,Snyder is the subject of the Netflix movie, “Walk. Ride. Rodeo,” that was released in 2019. The biographical story focuses on her journey leading up to and following a vehicle accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Snyder returned to professional rodeo barrel racing, earning widespread respect and acclaim as well as awards.
MCC rodeo athletes leading in breakaway roping

Oct 20, 2023 | mccookgazette.com | Heather Johnson

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team has the No. 1 breakaway roper in the Great Plains Region. Now that the dust has cleared and the last gate has closed on the fall rodeos, its Whitney Jennings, of Seneca, who has come out on top in the regional standings. Jennings ends her run with 285 points, which she collected during a win at the MPCC Stampede in September and third and sixth place finishes in Wisconsin and Iowa.