Nov. 9, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifi cations and Standards will meet on Nov. 17, at 9:00 a.m., at the Nebraska Department of Transportation Central Headquarters Building Auditorium, 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln. This meeting is open to the public.

The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) recognized Nebraska member hospital employees by bestowing them with the organization’s prestigious The Caring Kind award. Among the awarded was Dr.

Cambridge Unit 199 of the American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session at 2:22 p.m. with 7 members present.

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The Arapahoe American Legion Post #96 and Prairie Quilt Guild members partnered to honor local veterans November 13 at the Legion Hall. Five veterans were recognized and honored for their service to our nation with quilts from Prairie Quilt Guild members Mary Kay Warner, Sarah Leising, Geri Steinbrink and Judy Thompson of Arapahoe. Guild members Marilyn Ellner and Janet Kugler of Holdrege were also in attendance. Prairie Quilt Guild of Holdrege is a Chapter of the Quilts of Honor organization, which provided the quilts for the presentation. Receiving quilts at the Legion Hall were (l-r) Larry Von Loh, Wayne Lee, James Reiter and Neale Schroeder. Charles Niehaus, Jr. received his quilt in a separate ceremony at his home. These veterans all served in the Army or the Army National Guard from 1951 to 1988.

The Arapahoe Library and Foundation donated some baby books to give to new parents and babies. George Probasco (back second from left) presents the books to Tri Valley Health System Nursing Staff.

ARAPAHOE – The Arapahoe school board met just under one hour for their regular meeting on November 13. Several senior high school students were in attendance, in fulfillment of a requirement for graduation.

The Arapahoe City Council met on Tuesday, November 7 at 7:30 pm. They briefly discussed the wrap up of the downtown revitalization project. Jess Hurlburt of Olssons was in attendance and said they should start seeing some clean up. He also said the light poles would be up by the end of the week and be energized the following week. Mayor John Koller commented he is getting a lot of positive comments, especially as the light poles are going up.

The Cambridge Board of Education met on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. All board members were present. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the Board approved both the agenda and the meeting minutes from the previous meeting. In the Treasurer’s report, Jarod Albers, Superintendent, reported that the school is looking pretty good in receipts. The Board approved the General Fund Claims. They then approved the Special Building Fund Claims. The Board also approved the QCPUF fund claims.

On November 1st, Twelve Southwest FFA members attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. It was the 96th National Convention and Southwest was able to attend even though several members competed in state volleyball during its date. After driving all day Tuesday October 31st, Southwest was able to attend the National Career Show and Expo before the Opening Ceremony and 1st session on Wednesday of National. All 12 members enjoyed the experience of being among the 70,000 members in Indianapolis. On Tuesday the Chapter viewed the National FFA Center, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and sat down to a Chapter meal provided by a donor at Sullivan's Steakhouse.