Get Punchy with the NCTA Ranch Horse Team By NCTA News featuring excerpts from the NCTA Ranch Horse Team (FaceBook) The experiences gained by NCTA Ranch Horse Team student members go far beyond horsemanship.

The Arapahoe City Council met on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 pm for their regular meeting. Before the council meeting an open hearing for the community redevelopment authority was held to approve the sale of lots 10, 11, and 12. The lots were sold to Cakin Care of Business.

BARTLEY – The Village Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on April 9, 2024. With three of the five trustees in attendance, the board had a quorum and was able to conduct business.

ARAPAHOE – The topic of finding solutions to fiscal challenges was front and center during the regular school board meeting on April 8. Last year, the Legislature passed LB 243, that establishes a 3 percent annual cap (with some exceptions) on how much school districts can increase property taxes.

Cambridge Board of Education met on Monday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Board President Amy Sines pointed out the Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted. The Board approved the agenda and Board of Education meeting minutes from the March meeting.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska is participating in a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 4-8, 2024, to deter distracted driving.

After two previously planned Lambing/Kidding Schools were snowed out (January near Beatrice and February near Scottsbluff), the weather permitted the third clinic to be held. About twenty people attended the workshop on March 16 at the NCTA campus in Curtis.

The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees once again had lengthy discussion on utility rates. An ordinance was prepared with a $1 per department flat fee raise and a 3% increase in electrical kilowatt usage following the discussion at the last meeting.

Those attending the annual Golden Generation Gala enjoyed an evening of good food and great entertainment. The Gala, this year with the theme “A Magical Night”, is a big event for the Hilltop Event Center – Golden Generation as one of their biggest fundraisers of the year.

The Elwood Gala held March 16 was a resounding success, drawing in support from 150 generous donors and welcoming nearly 300 attendees.