Hannah Hageman, age 97, of Cambridge, Nebraska, passed away at the Sarah Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Nebraska. She was born in Holbrook, NE on May 1, 1923 to Charles and Mary Frances (Neel) Odell. She moved to Cambridge when she was in the third grade.

Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Dawson, age 103, of Elwood, Nebraska formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska. She was born on September 24, 1917 in rural Oxford, Nebraska to Joseph and Anna (Haffey) Hays. She was the 3rd of 10 children.

Lorraine Marie Girch, age 92, of Hastings, Nebraska formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Monday, November 19, 2020 at her home in Hastings, Nebraska. She was born on June 28, 1928 on a farm north of Oxford, Nebraska to Albert and Sophia (Obering) Lueking.

Dennis L. Dostal, 83, of Howells passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

One glance at this page and you can tell it’s Thanksgiving. In some ways - if we’re honest with ourselves - we can find it difficult to feel very thankful right now.

A threepound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, Dad and two siblings were working, going to school, and worrying. Surrounding the family were two sets of grandparents who ensured that the pieces all fell into place. From meals and lawn care, to virtual school, from evening shifts and overnights to early mornings, these grandparents were there every step of the way. They will continue to offer support while the baby remains hospitalized and growing, and after he comes home, because that is what grandparents do, if they are able.

It’s fitting to set aside time each year to express gratitude to God and to one another for the many blessings we enjoy. In seasons of peace and plenty, as well as in times of war and loss, Americans have faithfully carried on Thanksgiving traditions. During challenging times, it’s even more important to remember the abundant blessings we enjoy as Americans.

At first, it might feel strange to give thanks at the end of a year like this one. 2020 brought with it the COVID-19 pandemic, months of social unrest and economic uncertainty, and a contentious and polarized general election. People have lost loved ones, some have lost their business or their job, and many have felt anxiety and stress with teaching children at home, finding day care, or being worried about leaving home to go to the store.

Lt. Governor Mike Foley got a taste of the good life when he visited area communities Friday, November 20. The communities of Elwood, Eustis and Farnam hosted the Lt. Governor to highlight some of the great things happening because of the work of local community members.

The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board and Furnas County Visitors Bureau have teamed up to bring you Cambridge-OPOLY -- a fun game to kick off the holiday shopping season. The game is simple.