arapahoe seniors take on Job shadows

Arapahoe Seniors in a Life and Career Readiness class took on job shadows with hopeful future employers. Nine students were given the opportunity to learn about careers throughout the first semester of this academic year at Arapahoe.

It’s time for your checkup

Recently I received a mailing from my clinic reminding me it is time to schedule my annual preventative care physical. Apparently, doctors need to go to the doctor, too, even when they feel fine.
BY ANDREW ELLSWORTH, MD

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: Thank you for continuing to open up the lines of communication regarding the COVID situation. It is always good to raise questions and concerns, especially when it concerns people’s health.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Elwood-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

What it takes to wear the stripes

BY Maddie Schoen, Southern Valley student Many high schoolers look forward to their sports competitions, but without referees, the games would not happen. Referees play an important role because they provide fair competition and help ensure the safety of athletes so no one gets too out of hand.
Chris Mroczek officiates at the varsity boys match-up between Southern Valley and Southwest on December 20, 2022. (Photo credit: Joey Bose)

Route announced for 41st Bike Ride Across Nebraska

“Nebraska’s Greatest Show on 2 Wheels,” the Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), has a long and rich history of riding through the state’s cities, towns and villages. The typical routes start from west and return to the east as our typical wind patterns come from the west and blow to the east.

Southern Valley Students Win Photo Contest

by Shae Mitchell Each year the Southern Valley journalism class enters photos in Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse’s student photography contest. It focuses on four aspects of Nebraska including agriculture, landscape, celebrating work, and vibrant communities.