The swim teams of Cambridge, Arapahoe, Elwood, Southern Valley, and Indianola will represent southwest Nebrasla at the State Swim Meet in Oxford at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department’s (SWNPHD) annual Walk to Health Team Challenge 2022 was recently completed. The program lasted for 12 weeks and included 263 residents of all ages. “The goal of the Walk to Health program is to get people to increase their activity level,” states Myra Stoney, Health Director of SWNPHD. “The results of the challenge were amazing, with 170,413,883 total steps taken by participants of the Walk to Health Team Challenge 2022.” Over 90% reported an increase in their activity level.

10 years ago Members of the Edison American Legion made a special presentation plaque to Roberta Hinton and her daughter Becki for the poem Roberta’s husband wrote following the tragedy of September 11. J.D.

10 years ago The Cambridge Lion’s Club will lead a community work project at the home of Chris Paisley Monday and Tuesday evening 5-9 p.m. The Lion’s Club will finish shingling after Paisley became injured and will furnish tools and equipment, hot dogs, and hamburgers for a meal.

10 years ago Farmer’s Market in the back parking lot at the Gosper County Courthouse on Friday, 5-7 p.m. Diane Remmenga is in charge of the sign-up for working in the carnival during the fair.

10 years ago Following acceptance of Larry Blackman’s resignation at a meeting two weeks ago, Monday night at Bartley Village voted to approve Chairman Jim Morris’s nomination of Chuck Tines to fill his seat through the elections to be held in November. 20 years ago Ron Striet, President of the Adams Bank and Trust in Indianola presented Howard Baumbach and Ann Slater with tickets for a trip to Rosebud that they can take anytime during the next year.

100 Years Ago July 20, 1922 A number of homes were entered and the occupants were relieved of their pocketbooks and other valuables. Another crossing accident occurred when Del Chandler and train No.

30 Years Ago July 9, 1992 The wheat harvest has been a pleasant surprise to most farmers in this area. The drought this spring and the late freeze did not cut this year›s crop yield as much as expected.

The family of Clinton & Vivian Schluntz happily announce their parents’ 70th wedding anniversary. Please join us to celebrate this milestone at the Orleans Hotel, on Sunday, July 17th from 2:00-4:30 pm. Let your presence be your gift. If you are unable to attend, cards can be sent to 71280 Road 434, Oxford NE, 68967.

Please join Mike and Lynn Harris for an open house to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 15th at Mustang Feed and Supply beginning at 6:00 p.m. Hwy 6 & 34, Indianola, NE.