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NPCC Music Department to host Music Skills Day Oct. 26
The North Platte Community College Music Department will welcome area high school musicians to campus Oct. 26 for Music Skills Day, formerly known as Best of the West.
PTK announces fall Trash-a-thon
Members of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community. The event is open to the public and volunteers are needed. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 17.
MPCC Men’s rodeo team dominates at Mystic Stampede
The Mid-Plains Community College rodeo teams headed north last weekend to compete in the Mystic Stampede, hosted by Bismarck State College. The MPCC men’s team rode to the top of the standings, earning 615 points to claim the team title. Bismarck State finished second with 515 points. The women’s...
Jake Elmshaeuser Named MPCC Faculty Member of the Year
Mid-Plains Community College is proud to announce that Jake Elmshaeuser, electrical instructor, has been selected as its 2026 Faculty Member of the Year. Elmshaeuser received the honor during the Nebraska Community College Association’s annual awards ceremony in Scottsbluff.
Gail Knott named MPCC Administrator of the Year
Mid-Plains Community College is proud to announce that Gail Knott, Dean of Outreach, has been selected as its 2026 Administrator of the Year. Knott received the honor during the Nebraska Community College Association’s annual awards ceremony on Oct. 4 in Scottsbluff.
Jerda Garey Vickers named MPCC Distinguished Alumnus
Longtime MJC and MCC educator Jerda Garey Vickers has been named the MPCC Distinguished Alumnus for 2026.
