Municipal Well Improvements Underway and School Sports Kick Off
Madrid, NE · August 20, 2026
Thursdays around here mean early-morning coffee on the porch and high school sports getting back into full swing. Volleyball action tips off this afternoon, giving everyone a great excuse to cheer on local student athletes.
The Lead
The village is advancing several key public works projects designed to strengthen local water utilities and municipal infrastructure. Electricians are wiring the backup generator at the new municipal well site to the main throw-out switch, with final system testing scheduled shortly. Protective fencing installations will follow around the generator set and well property to secure the municipal water facility.
Meanwhile, completed GPS survey mapping across street and alley easements is providing precise boundary data needed for upcoming wastewater district planning and zoning updates. A state grant application for future sewer system enhancements has also been submitted for review. These behind-the-scenes investments ensure local water and wastewater systems remain resilient and reliable for years to come.
Local Pulse
School Cafeteria Serves Fresh Local Harvest The FFA program partnered with area farmers to deliver four hundred fresh corn ears to district students.
County Board Prepares November Ballot List Election officials finalized local candidate lists and district board positions for the upcoming general election.
Today's Outlook
- High 90°F · Low 65°F — Overcast
- Drink plenty of water and stay cool while outdoors under warm, overcast skies today.
What's On Around Town
Grant: High School Volleyball Jamboree Perkins County High School Gym, 4:00 PM Cheer on the Plainsmen as they square off against Southwest and McCook.
Grant: High School Football Scrimmage Perkins County High School Field, 6:00 PM Catch an early preview of the varsity team before regular-season action begins.
Spotlight & Story
- Madrid Blacksmith Shop
- Founded along the historic rail line, this downtown workshop preserves traditional metalworking craftsmanship while supplying custom repair work for area farms, bridging pioneer-era trade history with the everyday mechanical demands of modern agricultural life.
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