Manley News

05/04/2026

Calling all actors, singers, and brave souls!
Auditions for “A Few Good Men” and “Cinderella” are almost here. Whether you’re dreaming of glass slippers or courtroom drama, the Lofte’s 50th season has a place for you. 🌟

UPCOMING AUDITIONS
🫡A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin
Auditions will be held on May 11 and 12 at 7:00 pm
Performance dates are September 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 & 13
👸Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Auditions will be held on May 18 and 19 at 7:00 pm
Performance dates are July 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31; August 1 & 2

Auditions for both productions will take place at the Lofte Community Theatre, 15841 Manley Road, Manley, NE. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.
Whether you're new to the stage or an experienced performer, the Lofte Community Theatre welcomes everyone to audition for our productions! RSVP or scheduling a time slot is not required. Please come a few minutes early to auditions with possible rehearsal and performance conflicts, and be prepared to read lines. Note: Age suggestions in the script will not be the deciding factor in casting. Actors of all abilities, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and experiences are encouraged to audition.
For details about our auditions this season, visit https://www.lofte.org/2026-auditions

Cast Information for A Few Good Men: Around 13 men ages 18+, with potential additional small roles for men. 1 woman in her early 30s.
Cast Information for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella: At least 6 women and 3 men ages starting around 18+. There is also a full ensemble chorus.

04/30/2026

🌼 Manley Village Reminders for Residents 🌼

We hope everyone is enjoying the start of spring in our village. A few quick updates and friendly reminders to help keep everything running smoothly:

📅 May Board Meeting
The May meeting will be held Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM due to scheduling conflicts. Thank you for your flexibility.

🔥 Burn Pile Etiquette
The brush pile has been cleared and is ready for new material. Please remember:
• Brush only
• No full tree trunks
• No furniture
• No trash
Non‑burnable items were found in the last pile, and continued misuse may result in closure. Thank you for helping keep this area safe and available for everyone.

🛍️ Garage Sales
A few families will be holding garage sales May 8–9, the same weekend as Weeping Water’s community sales. If you’d like to participate or plan a sale in the coming weeks, please contact Madison Smith. There is also interest in a possible fall sale.

📘 Village Clerk & Office Hours
The clerk position is still unfilled. Denise Swenson is assisting with office duties in the meantime. If her red van or golf cart is outside the office, feel free to stop in. You may also reach her by phone.

💧 Water Books
Water books have been delivered. If you did not receive one, please contact Denise or leave a message at the office.

🐾 Pet Registration
Please keep pets safely contained, and if you find a wandering animal, reach out to the owner when possible.
A reminder that dog and cat registrations are past due. The fee is $5 per animal, plus a $10 late fee.

Thank you for helping keep Manley a safe, clean, and connected community. We appreciate everyone doing their part.

04/28/2026

Highway 50 was down to one lane south of Highway 1 intersection for about 2 hours last night.

04/22/2026

Weeping Water Public Schools is looking for fill a vacant board position until the term is complete in 2028. Review the press release for details of how to apply.

WWPS BOARD VACANCY

04/21/2026

Don’t forget this Wednesday it’s time to clean up the Spur! Come out and help our village shine!

🌎Manley Village Clean-Up – Earth Day! 🌎

Join us in keeping our community beautiful!

📅 Date: Wednesday , April 22 (Earth Day!)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Meet at: Community Center

All citizens are encouraged to volunteer—every helping hand makes a difference! We’ll be cleaning up the roads leading into Manley to keep our village looking its best.

🧤 Please bring: Gloves
🦺 Provided: Reflective vests & trash bags

Let’s come together, take pride in our town, and make a positive impact. We hope to see you there! 💚

04/12/2026

UPDATE ON WATER 2.0: The City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities will hold another information meeting with updated information on Water 2.0 in Murray NE on Sunday, April 19, 2–4 p.m. (presentation 2:15 p.m.). The meeting will be held at Conestoga High School gym, 8404 42nd St., Murray, NE.

This will be a great opportunity to learn, and ask questions, about the project. This is the first public information opportunity since the August 14 meeting in Weeping Water.

Official announcement is attached.

Share from Cass County, Our Water, Our Future

04/09/2026

🌎Manley Village Clean-Up – Earth Day! 🌎

Join us in keeping our community beautiful!

📅 Date: Wednesday , April 22 (Earth Day!)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Meet at: Community Center

All citizens are encouraged to volunteer—every helping hand makes a difference! We’ll be cleaning up the roads leading into Manley to keep our village looking its best.

🧤 Please bring: Gloves
🦺 Provided: Reflective vests & trash bags

Let’s come together, take pride in our town, and make a positive impact. We hope to see you there! 💚

04/09/2026

April 2026 Meeting of the Village of Manley Board of Trustees.

04/02/2026

Weeping Water Middle School
band music contest performance

03/30/2026

If anyone lost a key in Manley DM Manley News directly. You must identify the key ring in order to retrieve.

03/25/2026

Looking for seasonal work? Check out this opening at the Lofte!

The Lofte is currently seeking a Part-Time Box Office Assistant. This is a seasonal position. The hours would be as follows:
Wednesdays and Fridays: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Compensation will be $15/hour.
Interested parties should email Aaron Spracklin at [email protected]