The start of summer brings a sense of excitement for many teens. Take a moment to reflect back to your teen years. As we reminisce, we can likely all say that our adolescent years were a unique and informative time of our life. Mental wellbeing habits are often formed during this time as teens strengthen their social and emotional skills, laying a foundation of habits for the rest of their life. Consider what habits you perhaps formed during this time and what supports you had or needed when you were a teen.

Make government work with proven Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. That is my mission as your U.S. Senator. When I was Governor, my administration implemented numerous solutions to improve the lives of Nebraskans. Now, I’m working on behalf of our state in Washington, D.C., to implement many of those proven Nebraska solutions for the rest of the country.

Throughout my life, I have had many roles— daughter, wife, mother, school board member, and now as the U.S. Senator for Nebraska.

A week devoted to wildflowers is just about as meaningful as a holiday devoted to trees. While Arbor Day is widely recognized and celebrated across Nebraska, Nebraska Wildflower Week deserves just as much attention. Held June 1–8, 2025, Nebraska Wildflower Week is coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) and brings together organizations and individuals who understand the true value of wildflowers and native plants. Events will take place throughout the state, inviting Nebraskans to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds them. A full list of statewide events and educational resources is available at: https://plantnebraska.org/resources- events/events/wildflowers.html Wildflowers and native plants can be stunning, resilient additions to any landscape. But what’s the difference between the two? While the terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings.

COLUMBUS - With just a few holes left in Thursday’s second round of the NSAA Class D State Golf Tournament, Cambridge’s Micah Gerlach had a discussion with his coach, Lyle Calvert, about their strategy for the remaining holes after he’d put his tee shot in a pond off the left of the 15th fairway. Gerlach trailed the leader, Creighton’s Calvin Wilmes, by six strokes and his lead over third place had shrunk from five strokes to two.

CAMBRIDGE - Recxent grads put their basketball skills on exhibition again Friday as Cambridge hosted the CSO All Star Basketball games. In the girls’ contest, Southwest’s Anastasia Gallegos scored 14 points to help the Team Lanham team to a 62-59 victory over Team Lauhead.

Starting on Friday June 13, Medicine Creek Days starts with the TVHS Health Fair in the Community Building from 7 - 9 a.m. At 6 p.m. The Big Wheel Races begin along with the Cambridge Rotary Club serving root beer floats. Then from 6 - 10 p.m. in the park there will be bounce houses,Roaming Greens Mini Golf + Games, Lizzie's Treat's : MCD snack shack, and food trucks. At 7 p.m. in the park Cambridge Rotary Club will have root beer floats and Waypoint Bank will hold an ice cream eating contest. At 7:30 p.m. First Central Bank will have a coin toss in the sand park. Also at 7:30 CHS Cheerleaders will have a dunk tank in the park. Kids' Turtle Races in the park at 7:30p.m. Music, Drink Specials and Firework viewing will be at 8 p.m. on the golf course. Then from 8 9:30 p.m., Teammates movie night will be held at the horse park shelter. At dusk there will be the Annual Medicine Creek Days Fireworks.

CAMBRIDGE – Founded in 2021 by four Nebraska farmers and ranchers, NeFarmTok’s purpose is to support people and communities that have encountered personal and financial tragedy or loss. This year, the non-profit organization is holding its 5th annual golf tournament and the 3rd annual cornhole tournament in Cambridge on July 19.

The Indianola City Council met at 5:30 on June 2nd at Indianola City Hall. After approving the minutes of the May 19th meeting, various claims, and the January 2025 Treasurer Report, the council refocused on a prior discussion regarding dilapidated buildings in the city.

Wurst Tag days are set from June 13 - 14, 2025. On friday June 13 is the Wrust Tag Rally. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. and the rally begins . The starting point is at the Darn Small Pub in Eustis. at 7 p.m. An After Party will be held at the Darn Small Pub.