RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - Nathan Goshert, Pastor; 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m.

SEWARD, NE (12/22/2020)-- Olivia Leising of Arapahoe, Neb., was one of 244 students named to Concordia University, Nebraska’s honors list for the Fall 2020 semester. The top 25 percent of all undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list..

The Arapahoe Floral Shop opened their coffee shop on Saturday. The response was wonderful, as they were busy throughout the day selling coffee and smoothies to those wanting to get a taste and see the new look in the store. (Top) Customers were enjoying visiting in the coffee shop. (Left) Malcayla Wendland served customers and visited with old friends.

The Good Samaritan Society, Arapahoe held a Christmas party for their residents. They are seen here playing bingo, they enjoyed gifts and treats as well..

Santa Claus visited with kids in Arapahoe on Saturday, just south of the Senior Center. There were several kiddos wanting to tell Santa what was on their wish list this year..

The family of Pat and Norma Kasson are requesting a card shower in honor of their 75th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day 2020. Pat will also be celebrating his 93rd birthday on Dec 31, 2020. Their address is 510 Centennial Circle Apt 216, North Platte, NE 69101. They spent most of their lives in the Wilsonville and McCook areas and would love to hear from friends.

25 Years Ago December 28, 1995 Both the Southern Valley Eagles boys and girls basketball teams placed second at the Cambridge Holiday Tournament. A Sunday night fire created a little excitement when the firemen’s pagers started going off during Christmas Eve services at two churches.

90 Years Ago December 25, 1931 Unemployment in Nebraska totaled 14,788 people who were able to work and looking for jobs. Coasting has bee the chief amusement of children and adults as well.

10 years ago The NAIA released volleyball player Lisa Lord of Indianola was among those named NAIA Scholar Athletes for the 2010 fall sports season. Southwest 5th and 6th grade quiz bowl team placed 2nd in the Eustis-Farnam Quiz Bowl on December 8.

10 years ago Members of the Junior High Quiz Bowl are Glake Tiede, Zachary Hackbart, Gage Jewell, Leslee Fiene, Caleb Wilson, Paige Arnold, Tori Wilson, Cassie Jorges, and Amber Nelson. The team placed Central’s Nebraska Public Power eagle-viewing facilities at the Johnson No.