Tim Trudell

5 days ago | dcpostgazette.com | Tim Trudell

VALLEY, WATERLOO – Earning a Tree City USA designation isn’t something that’s taken lightly or handed out like it’s candy. Cities around the country strive for the honor through their commitment to build urban forestry. Both Waterloo and Valley were named as 2024 Tree City USA recipients by the Arbor Day Foundation. Both communities’ representatives are proud of the award. […]

5 days ago | dcpostgazette.com | Tim Trudell

VALLEY – With a black background and white lettering, the flag for POW/MIA dominated Memorial Day services in Valley. Among more than 1 million servicemembers who have died during war, almost 85,000 Americans are listed as Missing in Action from the Vietnam War, including 1,030 Nebraskans, said Kurt Muhle, commander of Valley American Legion Post 58. The American Legion hosted […]

1 week ago | mbj.com | Tim Trudell

Doing things right and focusing on the customer has carried BAT Logistics to 17 successful years and is a big part of the company’s success. That’s the belief of Ashley Jankowski, chief executive officer, who co-owns the company with Shawn Rorie. Rorie and Jarrod Marinello created Backhaul and Track Logistics following several years of experience with a trucking brokerage company and railroad companies, Jankowski said.

1 week ago | mbj.com | Tim Trudell

Deanna Albertson saw the writing on the wall. The owner of the technology company Albertson managed decided to close the office and retire. In her early 50s, Albertson - too young and far from ready to retire - needed to plan the next stage of her life. Her love of wine led to an obvious conclusion: open her wine shop. In Fall 2013, Albertson, along with husband Greg and friends John Langworth and Laurel Prestridge, opened Vino Mas.

1 week ago | dcpostgazette.com | Tim Trudell

ELKHORN – Committed to serving in the greatest capacity possible, it seems natural that Kelsi Mitteis would become a principal. Mitteis has been named as the principal at Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. Mitteis, a two-year administrative coordinator at Elkhorn Grandview and Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School, replaces Deb Garrison, who announced her retirement […]