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ARAPAHOE – The Arapahoe Public School Board met on August 11 with all six members present. Elementary Principal Ben Ellis reported that the school is hosting an Open House, complete with hot dogs and chips, on August 13, the day before students arrive back in school for the academic year.

While it’s taken a bit to get here, when Russ and Lisa Gerlach and their family opened Sandy Hill Meats in Maywood a couple weeks ago, it was like fulfilling a longtime ambition. Russ Gerlach, who relocated his family to rural Wellfl eet years ago from southeast Nebraska, has always wanted to operate his own butcher shop.

MAYWOOD – During the August 12 meeting, the school board approved the district taking part in a new pilot program offered through Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha for the 20252026 school year.

BEAVER CITY - A mail-in election wrapped up Tuesday for Cambridge Public School’s proposed $13.2 million building project. With nearly 70 percent of voters responding, the bond issue was rejected by a vote of 482-280.

LINCOLN - Today, Governor Jim Pillen appointed Chawnta Durham of North Platte as district court judge in the 11th Judicial District. That district includes Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas counties.

As the Chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee, I have the privilege of meeting many of our State’s great educators. As a hopefully rejuvenating summer break comes to an end and the 2025 school year kicks off, we should all take a moment to thank our great teachers and education staff for the great work they do.

By Matt Dewald, PT, DPT You’ve likely heard -- maybe even from a medical professional -- that “running is bad for your knees.” But robust scientific evidence, including X-rays, MRIs, population surveys and long-term data, tells a different story: recreational running doesn’t increase the risk of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, it may reduce it.

To the Editor, The Veterans Memorial is not about me. It is – and always has been – about the veterans. The men and women who served, who sacrificed, and who deserve a place of honor that belongs to all of them — not to one person, one family, or one agenda.

As I packed my bags in Washington for our month-long state work period and some much-needed time back in the Good Life, I reflected on the progress we’re making for Nebraskans. Since Congress passed and the president signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, I’ve highlighted the law’s major wins for Nebraska’s agricultural sector, our safety and security, and working families. Now, I’m looking forward to spending the month of August meeting with those who will see the impacts of this legislation, including farmers, law enforcement, and parents.