Body We’re still getting some nice rains. We are grateful! It’s late and I’m tired from working outside most of the day, trying to catch up after being gone a few days.

Body The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center (NCDC) would like to invite anyone interested in working in the Homecare Industry to a public meeting on June 14 at 6 pm at Prairie Pines, 1010 2nd Street, in Arapahoe NE.

Body The Cambridge Class of 1963 met on Memorial Day Weekend during the Alumni Banquet. Those attending were: Front Row L to R: Barb Bentley Kasson, Judy Johnson Zable, Dixie Mosely Tellus, Carole Smith Banzhaf, Cathy Piscevich Kubik, Bruce Brooks.

Body Midwest Culture is unique. We “America’s Heartlanders” are known for our outdoor hobbies, farming, winter survival strategies, hard work and country living. We are also known for our politeness.

Body When I ran for the Nebraska Legislature and then for the U.S. Senate, I promised to advocate for each person I represent. In urban Washington, rural voices can sometimes be neglected and undervalued.

Body On May 30, 2023, I signed LB753 into law. LB753, known as the Opportunity Scholarship Act, will provide parents the choice in which school to send their children. This bill is a historic step forward for the state of Nebraska.

Body To everything, there is a season. Each year, as school reaches it final days, things get busy at the local ball diamonds. To say we are invested in baseball and softball would be an understatement.

Body The Bartley Days “Pirate Party” was held on June 2-4, featuring many activities around town. A bull fry meal and a fourpoint pitch tournament took place on June 2.

Body Turkey days will take place in Oxford this weekend on June 9-11, providing many activities, games, and entertainment spots to visit for people of the community. Friday, June 9 will start with a Tasting Tea Salad Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.

Body The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has marked lakes in the area, including Medicine Creek Reservoir, unsafe for activities and swimming, a Department report said. A new weekly sample taken on May 30 confirmed high levels of E.