Twenty-four attended the Ruppert Reunion on Sunday, August 6, 2023 and enjoyed a bountiful carry-in lunch. Those attending were: Karen Jensen, Imperial; David and Kathy Benson, Cambridge; Ron and Kathy Ruppert, rural McCook; Terri Wilson, Palisade; Larry and Lynda Ruppert, McCook; Kirk and Tiffany Magee, Culbertson; Dennis and Shirley Ferguson, Palisade; Darlene Loper, Mc-Cook; Douglas Ruppert, Curtis; Willis and Liddy Ruppert, and James, McCook; Otis Ruppert, McCook; Yvonne West, McCook; Helen McGee, McCook; and Naomi Ruppert, McCook.

Everyone is in for a real treat at this year’s Haigler Summer Music Festival. The weather will be grand, the park will be green, the food (including homemade pies and ice cream) will be delicious, and the music will be fantastic!

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The annual McCoy family reunion was held at Kearney on Sunday, Augusst 13th at Valentinos buffet. Relatives were present from the James Oliver, William Leander and John McCoy families.

McCook, Neb.—Community Hospital’s diabetic support group will meet Wednesday, August 30 at 6 p.m. in the Prairie View A meeting room. Terrie Unger, RN, Community Hospital Diabetic Educator, and Pat Rice, RD, Community Hospital Registered Dietitian will discuss “What’s New in Diabetes Treatments.”

Since 1986, the city of Curtis has been declared Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This year, the city of Curtis received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and higher level of tree care.

The Red Willow County GOP (Republican Patriots) will meet, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Bedore Barn/Marlene’s Kitchen. Meet/Greet at 6:30 pm, followed by the business meeting at 7:00 pm.

By Andela Taylor/NCTA news Before kicking off the 202324 academic year in just a few days, Aggies, faculty, and staff say goodbye to a glorious summer on campus at NCTA in Curtis and at the beloved Leu Ranch 20 minutes west in Hayes County. These past months were filled with fun, albeit hard work, many notable accomplishments, and exciting announcements to celebrate. NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D., and Associate Dean Jennifer McConville, Ed.D. extend their sincere appreciation to the Curtis community and the staff, inviting all local and regional citizens to a celebratory picnic at the student union, “The Barn,” on Sunday, August 20 from 5 to 7 p.m., providing an opportunity to welcome new students.

The 4th Annual Give BIG Elwood takes place on November 9th, 2023. This 24hour day of giving is coordinated locally by the Elwood Area Foundation and is hosted regionally by the Lexington Community Foundation in conjunction with Give BIG Lexington.

The public is invited to attend the first meeting of The Medicine Creek Chamber of Commerce committee for the Merrill C. Smith Trust Funds. This meeting will be held on September 5th 7 pm, at the Curtis Community Center’s north meeting room.