LOOMIS - During a busy weekend, the Hi-Line volleyball team captured a pair of wins in Phelps County, downing Bertrand in a triangular Thursday before beating Wallace at the Loomis Tournament on Saturday.

OVERTON - In a battle of teams ranked at or near the top of their class, Class D1 No. 2 Overton overcame a 2-1 deficit and turned back Class D2 No. 1 Cambridge Thursday in five sets, 20-25, 25-15, 23-25, 25-18, 15-12.

The Arapahoe and Hi-Line football teams hit the road last week while Southern Valley battled at home as each took on an undefeated foe. All three struggled.

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Thank you to my family and friends for the beautiful cards. I have enjoyed celebrating my 80th birthday with gracious messages from you.

The fall semester is underway at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis, and I am proud to share good news about our enrollment numbers for 2025. The University of Nebraska system released its fall enrollment report last week, and NCTA recorded a 6 percent increase, bringing our campus enrollment to 213 degree-seeking students. When we include dual credit high school students, our total headcount is 232.

We have all heard it before. Before the end of the visit, the doctor will usually ask, “Do That is usually the precise moment that my mind goes completely blank. Every question I can think of seems silly or embarrassing. I know the doctor is busy so I don’t want to “bother” him/her by taking up too much of their time. I really do not want to look stupid or ignorant. So, I say nothing, smile and the doctor leaves the room shortly afterwards. As soon as that door closes, the flood gates open and all the questions I should have asked bubble to the surface. Now it feels too late to ask them. Sound familiar?

One of my biggest priorities as your Senator is hearing directly from Nebraskans. I continue to do what I did as Governor. I travel the state, talk to Nebraskans, and listen to their concerns. Last week, I welcomed hundreds of Nebraskans to my annual Federal Issues Forum at the State Fair in Grand Island. I’m grateful for everyone who attended.

As the school year starts it is often a challenge to fall back into a good routine. For many families it can be a struggle to establish consistent bedtimes, carving out time to do homework, and fitting in a nutritious dinner before jetting off to extra-curricular activities. Below are 5 ways for your family to fall into good nutrition during the school year: