Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging everyone to review how they wash their hands. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps to take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

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People planning to launch boats in Nebraska this fall should beware of low-water conditions across the state. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission advises boaters to be patient and cautious when launching and loading a boat.

(GRAND ISLAND, NE)- Planting tall grass prairies and wildflowers is vital for Nebraska’s wildlife. The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hand out native prairie seed to the public on Friday, October 20th to increase grassland awareness and improve wildlife habitat in Nebraska.

Karen Philips of Holdrege and Doris Bellamy were in Phillipsburg, KS. on Saturday to watch Hayden Bellamy of Colby, KS play in a Regional Tennis Tournament.

Alyse Foster was crowned Queen during Peru State College’s Homecoming. Alyse is the daughter of Mike Foster and Peru State alumni Katie Foster and is the granddaughter of John and Sara Gilbert. She is from Indianola, Nebraska. Alyse is a Criminal Justice Administration major with a minor in theater.

Lincoln, Neb. – Producing more and doing it with less is sustainability in Nebraska. As farmers are working long hours to bring their crops in this harvest, Nebraska Corn celebrates the vital work each of them does this National Farmer’s Day on October 12.

Harvest of Harmony Parade results Class AA 1 Kearney High School 2 Grand Island Senior High Class A 1 Crete High School 2 Northwest High School (Grand Island) Class B 1 Aurora High School 2 Pierce High School 3 Minden High School Class C 1 Crofton Community Schools 2 Alma High School 3 Heartland...

Cambridge School Board met in regular session on Monday. In the Superintendent report, Jarod Albers held a conversation with the Board about safety training for the entire staff.

The Oxford Fire Department was called to the 600 block of Central Street in Oxford for a house fire on Sunday, October 8th at just before 3:30 pm. The main fire was quickly extinguished and mutual aid from Beaver City, Edison and Arapahoe was requested to assist with overhaul of the structure.