Steffen graduates USF
Lauren Steffen of Crofton, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Sioux Falls.
Steffen and more than 400 students were celebrated for graduation in the spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony can be viewed at youtube.com/usiouxfalls.
Veteran Stories since Veterans Day 2020
Over the past year and a half, since Veterans Day 2020, The Crofton Journal has run a feature called, "Veteran Stories" each week. Mostly, these features have highlighted the military service of soldiers who are from Crofton, or those who made Crofton their final home, or are buried in Crofton area cemeteries. Pick up the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Fr. Mike Schmitz 25th Anniversary of Ordination
June 1, 1996 was a very special day for Father Michael Schmitz. It was the day when he officially transitioned from his long career in the United States Air Force to his vocation as a Catholic Priest. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Memorial Day marked in multiple venues
Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for more photos and for the full list of area veterans buried in local cemeteries.
Ned and Diane Gobel will be celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary on June 10, 2021.
Their family has requested a card shower in their honor.
Cards will reach the couple at: 608 W. Iowa St., Crofton, NE 68730.
Sons' May winner...
Tom Allen was the Sons of the American Legion’s May calendar drawing winner. Allen received his gun from Doc Carlson owner of Upper Missouri Trading Post.
Journal seeks more veteran names
Over the past year and a half, the Crofton Journal has featured 78 Veteran stories about veterans from Crofton, or those who called Crofton their final home. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, including a form to help us tell your Veteran story.
Volunteers help keep up cemeteries
The Beaverview Cemetery, located west of Crofton, is cared for by local people whose ancestors are buried on the grounds. The cemetery has markers from burials in the late 1880s to the present. Some of the original headstones also have foot markers which are not seen today. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Weigands part of "Talking Dead" event
As part of Weigand's celebration, the historical figures from which this area obtained its name, will come to life sharing interesting stories from yesteryear. To find out more about the event, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Toastmasters award members for Pathways Program Achievement
Toastmaster Joyce Stevens called to order the meeting of ASHH 6217 on Thursday, May 20 in the meeting room of Rock Bottom Restaurant.
Steve Anderson acting as CPA, opened with an invocation followed by the flag pledge. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read the rest of the story, including when the group meets again.
St. Rose releases fourth quarter academic achievement list
Administration at St. Rose school in Crofton recently released names of those students who had scored well enough to be listed on the 2021 fourth-quarter academic achievement list for excellence. The complete list of students can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Warriors bring home State Meet hardware
The Crofton Warrior and Lady Warrior track teams traveled to Omaha's Burke Stadium for the Class C State Track Meet and brought home a number of medals in a wide variety of events. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read all about the meet.
Golf Tournament well attended...
The Crofton Community Club hosted its annual golf tournament on May 16, with 25 teams registered, which was recalled as one of the largest since organizers have been involved the last 14 years. Winners included Luke Merkel‘s team; the second one is the Tom Swalley team; and the third one is Trenton Guenther‘s team in that order. Organizers said they appreciated all the donors that gave door prizes again this year, “It was lots of fun a delicious steak dinner put on by Doyle Stevens and Doug DeShazer.”
Knox County Extension gets new 4H assistant
The Knox County Extension office has a new member of the team, Krissy Kumm. To learn more about Kumm and her role, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Journalists review breakfast "Bonanza"
The Crofton journalism class had a Breakfast Bonanza on May 4th. To read all about the Breakfast Bonanza, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
CHS students and several teachers helped direct the Field Day in the South City Park for the elementary students. Among the team competitions were car wash relay, corn hole throw, hula hoop race, tug-o-war, shoe relay and sack relay.
Warriors earn accolades in a variety of subjects at Academic Contest
Results from the 2021 Crofton Academic Celebration. Mid State and NECC Academic Contest Crofton finished third as a team in the Mid State and Northeast Community College events. For the full list of awards, including photos, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Nine qualify for State Invitational
The Crofton Warrior track and field team qualified six girls and two boys for the State Tournament. The full story can be found on the front page of the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Unofficial consensus: build new elementary
A special meeting of the Crofton School Board was held on May 17 at the Crofton Elementary School with approximately sixty people in attendance, including school board members, teachers, and the general public. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Crofton Elementary has Career day
The Crofton Elementary held a career day on May 7. Elementary students grades Kindergarten through Sixth grade were encouraged to dress up in their favorite career attire. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
