Body INDIANOLA - The annual Old Settler’s Celebration was held this past weekend in Indianola, bringing in a large crowd for a parade (led by the 2021 Honor Family of Don and Donna Behnke, pictured above), a ranch rodeo, the annual Bum Malleck Memorial Threshing (pictured right) and...

Body WILSONVILLE – Austin Rice is a popular guy—at least among the students who have taken his concealed carry class. The 26-year-old farmer is a Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit certified and National Rifle Association (NRA) basic pistol certified instructor.

Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is working closely with the Nebraska Plains Healthcare Coalition (NPHCC) to help area hospitals and clinics coordinate care for people hospitalized with COVID-19.

Body ARAPAHOE – After three years of hard work, planning and fundraising — on top of a global pandemic — Arapahoe’s newly-renovated public library held a ribbon cutting and open house Saturday.

Body ARAPAHOE – Earlier this year, the Arapahoe Board of Education voted to have a High School Junior and Senior representative serve as nonvoting board members for one semester terms.

Body 10 years ago Crews from the Scott Martin Construction have been removing the steeple to the Arapahoe Public Library and interior and outside remodeling.

Body 10 years ago Former Virginia tech Dale Wolf offers a handson lesson in pasture management to a group of students from around the country. A total of 19 students and two professors gave a two-hour tour of the Wolf’s farm of 774 acres.

Body 10 years ago Rich Einspahr and Kyle Hemmerling grilled burgers and brats for the annual back-to-school staff get-together on Monday evening.

Body 10 years ago The benefit for the Jimmy Sughroue family last Friday at St. Catherine’s Hall was a great success with large numbers coming to eat pancakes.

Body 100 Years Ago August 11, 1921 Burglars entered the J.H. Nissen and Sons Store and carried away silks valued at $400.00.