The Economic Development Board meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m. on March 9, 2022. Open meeting laws noted in the City Office. Members Present: Tom Shoemaker, Derek Downer, Dave Custer, Judy Jackson, Darcy Johnson, Randy Heitmann, Jarod Albers, Logan Baker Members Absent: Dave Custer Jan tenBensel Others Present: Melissa Jack

You are invited to help us celebrate 100 Years of Life & Love Alyce Mae Stritt Open House March 27th 2-4pm St. Catherine’s Hall – Indianola Cards of congratulations will reach her at 718 West 14th St. McCook, NE 69001

Private family services for Nova J. Loose will be held at a later date.

A Memorial Service for Mary A. Runck will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Oxford First Baptist Church in Oxford, Nebraska, with Pastor Brian Jenkins officiating. A private family inurnment will be held prior to the service at the Alma Cemetery, Alma, Nebraska.

David Edward Leiding, age 85, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in Aniston, Alabama. He was born October 2, 1936 in Furnas County, Nebraska to David F and Evelyn Leiding.

Robert Norman McKinney, age 94, passed away December 14, 2021 in his home in Sun City, California. He was born November 16, 1927 to parents Marjorie and Ray McKinney in Orafino, Nebraska. Bob graduated from Cambridge High School in Cambridge, Nebraska and then enlisted in the Navy during World War II. Following his honorable discharge he completed his degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Bob married Anjula Dick, also from Cambridge, while at UNL. Three children were born into this union, Jennifer, Daniel, and Kelly.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Charlotte F. Schutte will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska with Samuel Schutte, Charlotte’s brother-in-law, officiating. Interment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege, Nebraska with officiating at the graveside being led by Nelson G. Schutte, Charlotte’s grandson.

Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my “doctor self” is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it’s often a good conversation starter.

As both my childhood experiences in 4-H and these past seven years of raising a 4-Her have taught me, rarely does anything go as planned, particularly with livestock. The universe also seems conditioned to make sure timing works against us at every turn. Such was the case last week.

Last week the legislature heard LB 809 on the floor. This is a Natural Resources Committee priority bill. LB 809 was introduced by Senator Mike Moser of Columbus. It amends the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Act and the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Construction Assistance Act. The changes will reflect the existing federal regulations and also the new provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.