Body Life expectancy is a measure commonly considered when it comes to the overall health of a population.

Body Shelly Ervin, age 59, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, a loving wife and mother passed away on Wednesday, March 16 , 2022, at home surrounded by family. She was born on April 20 , 1962, in Cambridge, Nebraska to Myron and Joyce (Stagemeyer) Hilker.

Body Judith A Magnus, age 81, of Valentine, Nebraska, formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska died on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Great Plains Health Center in North Platte, Nebraska. She was born February 17, 1941 in Adams County Nebraska.

Body A Funeral Service for Ethel (Breitling Baumbach) Ball will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bertrand, Nebraska, with Pastor Kenton Birtell officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery at Bertrand.

Body BEAVER CITY – The city council held their regular meeting on March 22, 2022, and approved the minutes of the last meeting and claims as presented. Lorissa Kermmoade presented the city council with a copy of her lease for a property that she rents from Pat Miller.

Body March 21, 2022 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin March 21 on N 17, south of Culbertson, from reference post 6.85 to reference post 17.85, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Body The Red Willow County Republican Party will hold its 2022 County Convention on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Bedore Barn/Marlene’s Kitchen (38404 Road 719, McCook, NE). Coffee/fellowship begins at 6:30 pm followed by the business meeting at 7:00 pm.

Body The Indianola City Council held their regular meeting Monday evening, March 21st at 5:30 p.m. Following the approval of past minutes and bills to be paid, the board approved hiring Swimming Pool manager, Tara Fries, with assistant managers Michael Brodd and Alyssa Springer.

Body The weatherman was promising some moisture for the area and Mother Nature let us down again. The Monday night shower did wet the ground, but we need more than that.

Body The weekly weather report is courtesy of National Weather Service Cooperative Weather Observer Troy Fletcher. Readings are taken at 7:00 a.m..