In honor of Annabelle Eland’s 95th birthday, her family is requesting a card shower. Her birthday is July 24th. Please send your greetings and stories to Bertrand Nursing Home, 100 Minor Ave., Bertrand, NE 68927. She enjoys getting cards, thanks for reaching out to her.

6/29/25: Animal on roadway, Rd 408, Farnam, NE; Speak with officer; Disturbance, unwanted subject, N Commercial St., Maywood, NE. 6/30/25: Animal on roadway, 21 Hwy, Eustis, NE; Citizen Welfare Check, Pope Ave., Curtis, NE; Traffic Reckless driving, Hwy 23, Curtis, NE; 911 ghost calls, Cambridge Lake, Cambridge, NE; Lec, East Curtis, NE.

Preschool Supply List Full Size Backpack (big enough to take home projects and papers) 2 containers of Clorox wipes or Lysol spray Ziplock bags any size Weather appropriate clothing including socks and underwear at all times. Elementary Supply Lists Kindergarten School Supply List Backpack 1 hardcover pencil box 2 packs of 8 crayons (each pack has 8) 1 pair of scissors 6 glue sticks 1 pack of Wooden Pencils (no plastic coating) 1 set of water paints (Crayola or Prang) 1 composition notebook 1 pack dry-erase markers 2 boxes of crackers/ cookies/cereal for shareable snacks 2 containers of Clorox wipes 1 box of Kleenex Extra set of clothes to keep in bag 1st Grade School Supply List Backpack 1 plastic pencil box 1 zippered pencil bag that fits a 3-ring binder 24 count crayons, twistable or regular 8 Crayola Markers, classic colors 12 pencils 3 erasers 6 jumbo glue sticks 1 school scissors 1 set of water paints 1 folder 2 boxes of tissues 2 containers of Clorox Wipes 2nd Grade School Supply List Backpack 2 Pencil Boxes or Pencil Bags 3 large erasers or a pack of pencil erasers 12 #2 Pencils – NO mechanical pencils 6 to 8 Glue sticks 1 Pair of Scissors 1 Expo Dry Erase marker (any color) 1 pack of 24 crayons – Twistable or regular 1 pack of colored pencils – Twistable or regular 1 pack of Crayola markers 3 large boxes of Kleenex 1 pair of Headphones 3rd Grade School Supply List Backpack 2 erasers 12 - #2 pencils 2 glue sticks 1 Pkg.

Following a spring with below-average precipitation for much of Nebraska, early indicators signal that drought is likely to persist. With limited forage production likely, producers should begin planning now for potential forage shortages. While hay remains relatively affordable, demand could rise if timely rainfall doesn’t arrive. In response, producers can ease pressure on feed resources by developing a strategic cowherd depopulation plan.

Each year on the 4th of July, families across Nebraska come together to celebrate more than just fireworks and festivals. We celebrate our founding ideals — the belief that all are created equal, endowed with the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Foundational education as an RN with a BSN from South Dakota State University provided a broad understanding of how our bodies function. One of the lessons that was highlighted over the years was the need to pay attention to changes, e.g., my two sisters needed total knee replacement and so did I; my paternal grandfather had a massive stoke and died at the age of 61 years in 1948 from what? It was never diagnosed. My father thought that his dad, who was a farmer, was too stubborn to get regular check-ups from a physician and probably had heart problems in addition to his high blood pressure.

CAMBRIDGE – With the fifth annual NEFarmTok golf tournament quickly approaching, the group’s president, Cyndi Schure of Humphrey, says there’s still time for teams to sign up. To date, fourteen teams have signed up.

On July 7th, the Indianola City Council met at Indianola City Hall. After approving the minutes of their June 16th meeting, the April 2025 Treasurer Report, and various other claims, the council focused its attention on updating the current building permit. Following brief discussion about the proposed changes, the item was tabled until the next meeting.

CAMBRIDGE - At the first of the final two community forum’s on Cambridge Public School’s proposed bond and building project, more than 100 community members were on hand to hear directly from members of the board, construction, bond and design personnel and to ask questions in round table discussions Tuesday night.

The Furnas County Fair in Beaver City takes place next week. On Tuesday, July 15 from 8- 11 am, it’s entry day for 4-H static exhibit and open class exhibits.