Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Our farmers and ranchers feed and fuel the world. Ensuring the strength of our agriculture sector is critical for Nebraska, but also our country. Food security is national security. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic reinforced the need to prioritize food production at home. As Senator, I am working to ensure we pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports this.

Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Brown, 91, left this earth to meet his Savior on November 28, 2023, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Great Bend, KS. Chuck was born March 8, 1932, in Beaver City, NE, to Harry and Estelline (Christensen) Brown. He married Charlene Rae Rowlands on June 9, 1957, in Rifle, CO.

Robert “Bob” Allen Holliday Sr. was born in Lamar, Colorado on September 5, 1941, to William “Bill” Perry and Jessie Lois (Murphy) Holliday. Bob passed away in Cambridge on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Thank you Holbrook Lions Club for the turkey I won at your appreciation lunch. The lunch was delicious too. I would also like to thank DeVries Furniture in Arapahoe for the prize I won during Merry & Bright.

Thank you for the gift certificate from Woody’s. Marty Mitchell.

Thank you to our famiy and friends who sent cards, messages and phone calls to help us celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. We are so blesssed! Ken and Georgia Dutt.

The Theatre board would like to say THANK YOU, to everyone that came out and had supper with us. Also to everyone that helped sponsor the supper, desserts and helped serve. We could not have done it without your support.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in December. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Flu shots will still be available for anyone 6 months of age and older. We are starting to see a rise in influenza cases in Nebraska. Now is the perfect opportunity to get a flu shot before the Christmas holiday season.

Supporting college students takes on many forms within the University of Nebraska system, and food security is a growing priority on all campuses. This year, the University of Nebraska Foundation is channeling the funds they typically spend on mailing holiday greetings to support the four campus food pantries.

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