Body Pool Cool is continuing this year in Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). This program works with local swimming pools to train pool staff to provide children with education about skin cancer and sun safety during their swim lessons.

Body Ryan Werkmeister, a senior at Maywood High School, has been chosen as the 20242025 Frontier County Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador. Ryan is the son of Luke and Lisa Werkmeister of rural Maywood.

Body GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Six Central Community College students earned top 10 placements at last month’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.

Body The Frontier County Happy Tails 4-H Club met on Friday, July 5 at the Frontier County Fairgrounds in Stockville, NE. Ten current and “future” members of the club were present with their dogs.

Body The Cambridge Board of Education met on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present for the meeting.

Body I don’t know just what happened on the last three news days, but end result, I didn’t get any news sent in. I’m still keeping busy, I’m winning some of the battles in my war on weeds, my one-row garden is looking good, I’m not too far behind on my mowing.

Body The Southern Valley School Board was shown a preview of what their budget may look like for 2024-2025 by superintendent Bryce Jorgenson during their regular meeting on Monday, July 9, 2024. Jorgenson said they may have to do a public hearing to make the necessary increase.

Body ARAPAHOE – During the Arapahoe School Board meeting on July 8, three students and a parent discussed the potential of the district joining with another area district to form a cooperative girl’s wrestling program.

Body The Elwood Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday, July 8th, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

Body Beginning today, July 8, county election offices are accepting early voting applications for the general election.