EMF 8U Softball Team

Photo courtesy of Leesa Bartu

 

Exeter-Milligan-Friend 8U Softball team are pictured from the left (front row): Lennon Gilmer, Wynn Weber, Eva Van Renan, Harper Wittstruck, Marley Pedersen; (second row) Addison Zoubek, Emerson Payne, Emmie Clouse, Maya Wiese, Quinn Mueller, Bridget White, Emma Cast; (back row) Coaches Jim Mueller and Amanda Clouse.

Obituary: Evelyn M. Reed

Mother of Mrs. Cathy (Claine) Meyer

There will be a Graveside Committal of Ashes for Evelyn at the Exeter Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Kim Dunker will preside over the ceremony.

Memorials are suggested to the family.

Evelyn Mae Rouse Reed was born to Ernestine Cutter and John Rouse on March 5, 1938 and passed away on June 2, 2026 at 1:45 am at Gold Crest Home in Adams, NE at the age of 88 years and 2 months. She was one of four children, June, Evelyn, John Jr. and Nancy.

They lived on Teal Street in Shelbyville, Indiana until she married Larry David Reed in November of 1959. Larry and Evelyn moved to Fairmont, NE in June of 1960 and lived on Main Street. To them three children were born, Cathy, Cindy, and David. They lived in Fairmont until Larry said it was time to move to York because of his job. Evelyn worked hard to support her family. She worked as a maid at the Camelot Motel, at the egg factory, and at the sewing factory which was in the building west of the Western Edge. Larry and Evelyn divorced in 1984.

Evelyn was faithful and belonged to the Lutheran church and the 7th Day Adventist church. Due to health problems Evelyn moved to the ‘R’ Home in Lincoln. While at the ‘R’ Home she had fallen and broken an arm. Because she needed additional daily help until her arm healed, she moved to the Crete Manor to be closer to family. When that home closed, she moved to a home in Milford and then finally to the Gold Crest Home in Adams, NE. She spent 22 good years in these homes. During that time she was cared for by special friend Karen Brandt.

Evelyn enjoyed embroidering, playing spades, and hearts, but her favorite thing to do was to play Bingo and have visits from her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She passed on her love of card games by teaching her grandchildren how to play spades whenever they visited.

Evelyn was preceded in death by: her parents John Rouse, Sr. and Ernestine Cutter; sister June Neeb; aunt Pauline Cutter, father and mother-in law Richard M Reed and Mary Helen Reed, ex-husband Larry D. Reed, brother-in-law Johnny M Reed, and grand-daughters Tonya Elizabeth Reed and Tonya Elizabeth Watson.

She is survived by children Cathy (Claine) Meyer, daughter Cindy (Michael) Plumber, and son David Reed; special friend and caregiver Karen Brant; grandchildren Andre Watson, Lesley (Pete) Watson, Sean Watson, Lucous Meyer, Richard Meyer; great-grandchildren Trea Watson, Melody Watson, Madelynn Watson, Brentley Watson, Blake Meyer, Joshua Meyer, Emma Meyer, Natalie Meyer, Hannah Meyer, and Logunn Meyer; sister Nancy and brother John Jr.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was deeply loved and will be missed by all.

Death Notice: Scott Steele

 Roger Scott Steele, age 62, of Exeter, Nebraska, formerly of Lincoln, Nebraska, was born to Roger F. and Koyle (Kern) Steele on May 4, 1964, in Marysville, Kansas, and passed away at his home in Exeter, Nebraska, on June 9, 2026. 

It was Scott's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held at this time.

Exeter High School Class of 1966

 

(L-R): Cynthia (Stych) Harre, Joyce (Jurgensen) Votipka, Vernon Kittenger, Paul Kuska, Jean Underwood, Janet (Jurgensen) Duba, Larry Kopsa, and Dianne (Krasser) Plock were in attendance at the Exeter/Exeter-Milligan Alumni Banquet to celebrate their 60th class reunion.

Exeter-Milligan PeeWee Baseball Team

 Photo courtesy of Images by Jessie

Exeter-Milligan Baseball PeeWee team is pictured from the left (front row): Jordan Sudrla, Creighton Becker, Sawyer Hankins, Ethan Deboer, Grady Due, Dax Bohlken; (middle row) Weston Yound, Emmett Schlegelmilch, Barrett White, Rexton Wince, Leo Nicholas, Briggs Becker; Coaches pictured in the back row include Matt Nicholas, Derek Wince, Tony Yound and Riley Bohlken.

Death Notice: Evelyn M. Reed

Evelyn M. Reed was born March 5, 1938 and died on June 2, 2026.

Mother of Mrs. Cathy (Claine) Meyer

There will be a private Committal of Ashes for Evelyn at the Exeter Cemetery at a later date.

Exeter High School Class of 1951

 

(L-R): Dale Due, Shirley (Jansen) Krause, and Alice (Wilson) Plettner were in attendance at the Exeter/Exeter-Milligan Alumni Banquet to celebrate their 75th class reunion.

Exeter Public Library Kicks of Summer Reading Program

The Exeter Public Library officially kicked off its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” with a morning of learning, exploration, and hands-on discovery for local children and families.

The event featured a special presentation from local science teacher Matt Nicholas, who helped bring the summer theme to life through an interactive lesson about soil and the many discoveries that can be found beneath our feet. Nicholas taught participants about the composition of soil, the organisms and artifacts that can be found within it, and the important role it plays in the world around us.

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Following the lesson, children had the opportunity to become young explorers themselves, sifting through dirt in search of hidden discoveries. The activity encouraged curiosity and observation.

The kickoff event set the tone for this year's summer reading theme, which celebrates exploration, history, science, and the stories waiting to be discovered all around us. Through books, activities, and special programs, the library hopes to inspire readers of all ages to dig deeper into new subjects and uncover stories that spark their imaginations.

Summer reading programs help children maintain literacy skills during the school break while encouraging a lifelong love of reading.

Library staff invites students to register for the Summer Reading Program and take part in the events planned throughout the summer. Whether uncovering hidden treasures in the soil, learning something new, or discovering a favorite book, participants are encouraged to embrace the spirit of “Unearth a Story” and see where their summer adventures lead.

The Summer Reading Program will continue each Tuesday in June from 10-11am. Stop by or call into the Exeter Public Library for more information.

Exeter Swimming Pool Rates

The Exeter Swimming Pool Rates for 2026 

Day Pass - $4.00 per person

Single Pass - $55.00

Family Pass - $120.00

Children under 4 years old are free.

Old Exeter/Exeter-Milligan High School Building to be Demolished

The old Exeter/Exeter-Milligan high school building is set to be demolished this summer. If you are unable to walk through the building during the timeframe provided by EMF Public Schools, enjoy these images. If you would like to see all images, please email the Village of Exeter at exetervillagewebsite@gmail.com.