Kansas City, MO — This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Region 7 Office, is partnering with the State Highway Safety Offices in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. From December 15, 2021, through January 1, 2022, law enforcement will participate in the high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rachelle Kaspar-Cope has successfully met the criteria and passed the examination necessary to become a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). Founded in 1989, NAMS is North America's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health and quality of life through an understanding of menopause. Those who hold the NCMP certification have demonstrated special interest and competency in the field of menopause. These include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurses, pharmacists, and others. We congratulate Dr. Kaspar-Cope on achieving this important certification. If you have questions or concerns about menopause call 308-697-3317 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kaspar-Cope.

Autumn Deterding was chosen as the Cambridge Area Rotary Student of the Winter Quarter for Cambridge. We had the pleasure of hearing about her family, all of her activities and future plans. Autumn is pictured with Kate Warner, Public Image Chair. Congratulations Autumn!

Tri Valley Health System is helping community members prevent type 2 diabetes with a lifestyle change program called Healthier Me. Guided by Tri Valley Health System Dietitian Nutritionist Tonya Koeppen and Physical Therapist Assistant Deidra Broadfoot, groups of participants will learn the skills they need to make lasting changes such as losing a modest amount of weight, becoming more physically active, and managing stress.

Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 20, 2021. Councilmember Tony Groshong was absent from the meeting. Council approved the Consent Agenda items then accepted proposals to camera sewer mains. Miller & Associates received four bids and recommended Council approve the bid from Hydro-Klean, LLC. Council discussed the bids and approved the bid of $126,395.00 from Hydro- Klean, LLC.

First Christian Church, 501 Calvert Ave., Elwood, 308-785-2669 Sundays-Fellowship and Coffee 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood www.

If you would like to join us please call the Center by 9:30 am. The Center is delighted with folks coming to share in the noon meal. The noon meal is available for you at 12:00 p.m. and you can come and walk through. We are offering folks the opportunity to have a carry out meal if they so desire. Please call for reservations by 9:30 a.m.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska is more than cows and corn — and really may be for everyone after all.

Lighting Contest Winners: 1st place: (above photo) Shaune Pirnie and Danielle Redwine; 2nd place: Ben & Sharon Moler; 3rd place: Gwen & Scott Stoll.

There wasn’t a big line to visit Santa but he had a few visitors after the free matinee in Arapahoe. The kids that came in had some serious business to take care of..