Our Redeemer Lutheran — Missouri Synod Elwood Pastor Michael Wolff “http://www.ourredeemerelwood.com” Thursday, January 21 8:30 p.m.-Preschool; Noon Preschool. Sunday, January 24: 10:00 a.m.-Worship and Sunday School.

It can be tempting to try to save some money by letting dry cows rough it on lowquality forage with little to no supplement, but this is not the time to skimp on nutrition. As a cow moves from mid to late gestation, her energy requirement increase 25% and her protein requirement increases 10%. During that last month prior to calving, the fetus is gaining about a pound a day. Research has shown that cows who are in a body condition score (BCS) of 4 or less at calving have decreased concentration of immunoglobulins in the colostrum compared to cows in a BCS of 5 to 6. Calves born to thin cows may be weak and slow to nurse, resulting in reduced consumption of colostrum and making them more susceptible to disease. Additionally, providing proper nutrition during late gestation helps prepare the cow for lactation and rebreeding. Points to consider:

North Platte, Neb. - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District viewing facilities at Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area and the J2 facility at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area may be closed this year due to COVID-19, but visitors to these areas can still come and enjoy viewing eagles and migrating waterfowl.

The Elwood Village Board held their first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 via Zoom. Chairman, Tom Martin called the 7 p.m.

(Washington, D.C., January 15, 2021) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities as well as updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied for the program. Producers who are now eligible and those who need to modify existing applications due to these updates can contact USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) between Jan. 19 and Feb. 26. Some of these changes are being made to align with the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 while others are discretionary changes being made in response to ongoing evaluation of CFAP.-

The Holbrook Village Board held a brief meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021. Chairman, Matt Schultz called the 6:3o p.m. meeting to order. The board approved the minutes of the December 14, 2020 meeting and the claims to date. Building permits for Charles Earnest, Anthony Hopkins and Dan Vonderfecht were reviewed and approved.

Dan and Kate Warner of Arapahoe traveled to Oklahoma for the Inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, OK. This was Warners Champion Pen of 5 Balancer Champions. These bulls will sell Tuesday, March 2nd at Warner Beef Genetics Anual Genetic Investment Sale along with 135+ additional yearly to coming 2 year old Balancer, Angus & Gelbvieh bulls.

The family of Janis Ledbetter would like to honor her on her 9oth birthday on February 10, 2021, with a card shower. Cards can be mailed to: Janis Ledbetter 100 S 8th Street, Apartment F4 Beaver City, NE 68926 2T 1/21, 28.

Cambridge Junior High Students on the 2nd Qtr & 1st Semester Distinctive Honor Roll/HR.

Cambridge High Students on the 2nd Qtr & 1st Semester Distinctive Honor Roll and HR.