Sen. Fischer Celebrates U.S. Victory in USMCA Dispute on GMO Corn

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after a dispute panel announced its finding that Mexico had violated its commitments under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with its ban on GMO corn: “I’ve been clear...

Cambridge Lions Club continues Christmas tradition

The Cambridge Lions Club continued their Christmas Project tradtion by delivering gifts to 54 families in the Cambridge area. “The Cambridge Lions would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support of our Christmas Project!
Cambridge Lions Club continues Christmas tradition

15 Oxford area veterans receive quilts of honor

OXFORD – The Holdregebased Prairie Quilts of Honor quilters presented area veterans quilts on December 16, 2024, at the Oxford old school. Donn Kaup of Oxford, the Post 219 Legion Commander, assisted in identifying local veterans and organizing the event.
(L-R) Stan Knuth (Marines 1975-1977) His quilt was pieced and bound by Kathy Wilkins and quilted by Alice Erickson. Ton Ludeke (Army 1962-1964). His quilt was quilted by Barbara Shie and Marilyn Ellner of Holdrege and bound by Marilyn Lingg of Alma. Don Kaup (Air Force 1970-1973). His quilt was made by Sue Seeley, quilted by Barbara Shie, and bound by Sandy Dahlgren.

Respiratory illness: What are the symptoms?

Many respiratory illnesses go around in the fall and winter in southwest Nebraska. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has seen a rise in cases of respiratory illness during the first two weeks of December.

ILA F. DRAGOO

May 27, 1930 – December 18, 2024 Ila Faye Dragoo, 94, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Born in Curtis, NE, to Ira and Doris (Gutherie) Mills, Ila lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.
ILA F. DRAGOO