Eagles open season with road win

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STAPLETON - By grinding out possessions and the clock, the Southern Valley football team won the fourth quarter and their season opener, 34-26, at Sandhills Valley Friday. The victory haulted a 12game losing skid for the Eagles and was their first win to open a season since 2018.
The Eagles’ Kody Collins rushed for two touchdowns in last week’s victory at Sandhills Valley.

Cambridge, Southwest golfers compete at McCook

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The Lady Roughriders and Lady Trojans golf teams competed at the McCook Invite last Friday. Southwest placed 6th of 9 teams with a score of 551. Emma Rasmussen of Cambridge placed the highest of both teams at 15th with a score of 110.
Cambridge’s Emma Rasmussen attempts a putt.

Final Sentencing Related to Furnas County Human Trafficking Case

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Judge James E. Doyle IV sentenced Paul Brooks in Furnas County District Court to 25 to 35 years with a mandatory minimum of 15 years. Paul Douglas Brooks, also known as Doug Brooks, age 64, was convicted by a jury of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child following a four-day trial in June.

My favorite Nebraska tradition

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Of all our Nebraska traditions, one is especially memorable. It’s a big production that seems to bring our whole state together to enjoy exhibits, shows, food, friends, and a lot of fun. The sights, sounds, and smells are unmistakable.
SENATOR DEB FISCHER

Challenges facing US health care

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Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex – and expensive – the challenges increase.
BY TOM DEAN, MD