The annual Norm Manstedt Wrestling Tournament wrapped up last week at the Columbus Fieldhouse! The tournament hosted 645 ladies grappling and making a statement for girls wrestling! Class A Girls overall winner was Norfolk while Adams Central dominated for the Girls Class B division.
On Friday and Saturday, 342 boys took to the mat and made a huge impact as well. Columbus Discoverers brought their A game and won the tournament with five wrestlers making it to the top of the podium! Go Discoverers!
Overall, that is just under 1000 athletes who participated in Columbus. Not only were there athletes, but coaches, managers, trainers, parents, grandparents, friends and more who came to our community! Some of the cities included Valentine, Gering, Harvard, Red Cloud, Ord, Pierce, Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln, Aurora and so many others! This makes for a HUGE impact on our economy!
House Sips kept busy each day fulfilling orders with a never-ending line – especially for the ladies tournament. A huge thank you to our volunteers: Chuck Sahs, Prent Roth, Annette Hash, Ed Brezenski, Russ Kuhn and Carrie Kuhlman as well as Karen Schlautman, my valued partner in crime. Also, kudos to the Fieldhouse staff [Rob, Danica, Phil, CCH trainers, housekeeping, concession volunteers], Norm Manstedt and the High Plains School staff and volunteers!
Special thank you to the Columbus High Soccer team for their help in cleaning the facility at the end of Thursday and Saturday of the tournament. Let’s not forget the plethora of sponsors who supported the event as well! I am sure I may have missed someone but please know your impact was definiitely important and appreciated! Without this collaboration, we could not make this happen. Here’s to next year’s continued success!
Events for December 10-16, 2025
Coloring anyone?
It’s Coloring Week at the Library! Grab your friends and head to the teen tables and relax. Create some beautiful pieces and enjoy some down time! Young adults and tweens welcome!
Where’s your poker face?
The Eagles Club has their weekly Texas Hold ‘Em tournament ready to go! Play starts at 7pm TONIGHT! Do you have what it takes to win? You won’t know if you don’t go!
How about a friendly game of cornhole?!
Husker Bar’s Cornhole Winter League starts on Thursday! Have you signed up?
Cornholio across Columbus tournament at Ski’s is Saturday starting at noon! Plus Angie Kris & the Polkatoons will be providing all the polka music starting at 5pm!
It’s A Winter Wonderland!
Join Connection Christian Church for a FREE Family event, Winter Wonderland on Saturday!
This come-and-go event features games, prizes, snacks, crafts, and much more for the entire family. Families who need a quieter and lower sensory space can reserve our 1:30-2:30pm time slot. All families are welcome from 3-5pm. Please let the church know you are coming and register your family!
It’s the Fun Pianos – LIVE!
Have you purchased your tickets for the Lindsay Academy Gala? This black tie event is hosting The Fun Pianos! Show, enjoy a prime rib dinner with two drinks, live auction, silent auction plus a raffle and games!
Social hour starts at 5pm on Saturday! All proceeds support Lindsay Academy and Holy Family!
Beats, Brews & BBQ?…
…Sounds like a win, win, win! St. Anthony Home and School invite you to a delightful evening of food, fellowship, and entertainment on Saturday, Jan 17 starting at 6pm. Savor a mouthwatering pulled pork dinner and more with refreshing craft beer from HWY 14 Brewing Company.
Afterward, The Music Bingo People will take the stage at 7:30pm to bring the beats and keep you dancing. Don’t forget to bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy during the music bingo! Please note this event is for 21+.
Waffles for Haiti!
All You Can Eat WAFFLES! The Waffleman brings the heat to the 1C The Sanctuary on Sunday, Jan 18. Funds raised will support the Columbus Community Haiti Project. YUMMMY!
It’s Soup Season!
Join CCH’s Volunteer & Guest Services for their Soup Lady fundraiser on Monday, Jan 19, from 8am-3pm. Stock up on convenient, high-quality soup mixes perfect for the winter season. Shop a wide variety of soup mixes, meat seasonings, dip mixes, dressing mixes, sampler gift boxes, dessert mixes, tea, and gourmet hot cocoa mixes, as well as bread mixes.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will support medical advancement efforts at Columbus Community Hospital.
Want to know more??
Check out our events tab to find all the information for Platte County festivities! These businesses work hard to plan fun events. Please plan to support at least one!
Look what’s ahead…
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- YA & Tween Puzzle Week, Library – Week of Jan 20
- Youth Vision Board, Artzy Haven – Jan 22
- Stand Up Comedy / Musical Night Featuring Matt Geiler, Innovation Center – Jan 23
- PetRock Winter Ball, Humphrey Community Center – Jan 24
- Junk Journal Class, Artzy Haven – Jan 26
- Little Valentine Cookers Class, Community Building – Jan 30
- Spice is Nice Workshop, Columbus Community Building – Jan 31
- Souper Karaoke, Eagles – Jan 31
- Fleetwood Mac “Landslide”, Prime 10 – Jan 31
- Paint It Pink, Oak Room – Feb 1
- Candlelight Concert Fundraiser with Mahr String Quartet, Oak Room – Feb 7
And so much more!!
Get these on your calendar NOW!
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