Lower Republican Natural Resources District (LRNRD) and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) are partnering in a new program to reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs. Earlier this year, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 1368, establishing the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA). This state funded program encourages producers to reduce the use of commercial fertilizers by offering financial incentives.

Cambridge Unit 199 of the American Legion Auxiliary once again brought Wreaths Across America to our local community. At 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 14, a ceremony at Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge honored all members of the U.S. military past and present and their families, after which balsam wreaths were placed at the burial site of each veteran in our cemetery.

wonderful time for gatherings and feasts, but it’s important to keep food safety in mind to prevent any foodborne illnesses. Symptoms of foodborne illness, or food poisoning, can start anywhere from hours to days after the contaminated food or drink is consumed.

A great performance by the 7th-12th grade vocal and instrumental students. Great way to bring in the Christmas season.

Arapahoe was looking bright for the Christmas lights judging. It was so hard to pick just 3 winners. The annual lighting contest winners for 2024 are 1st place: Joann & Gary Strysick, 2nd place: Jennifer and Troy Meyers and 3rd place: Dalton Metzger. Con-gratulations and thank you to everyone who put up lights to make Arapahoe a fun and festive commuity. If you haven’t taken a cruise around town yet, go enjoy the lights soon.

Maywood students Emma Peterka, Katie Domes, and Rowan Fletchers were selected for the University of Nebraska Kearney Choral Festival. The festival is on January 27, 2025 with an all day clinic and concert that evening. Students are chosen for the UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic through application and auditions that were submitted by the end of October.

KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 394 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 20) at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. Candidates for degrees are listed below in three groups: graduates from Nebraska, graduates from across the United States and international graduates.

Santa will be coming to Indianola on Saturdaay, December 21st at 1:00 pm. at the Indianola Fire Station.

The Cambridge Economical Development meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m. Open meeting laws noted in the City Office.

A multi-state extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans. “Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.