MAYWOOD – The Maywood School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, November 10 and adopted a new mission statement as well as a new vision statement. The mission is “to embrace success every day.” The new vision statement is “Embracing success every day by preparing students to be productive citizens and lifelong learners.” Superintendent Mark Bejot said the board requested a new mission statement so after four or five months of reviewing different mission and vision statements, their group, comprised of administrative staff and teachers, ultimately decided on a succinct message.

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Elwood Public Schools BOE Meeting November 10th, 2025 The Elwood Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday, November 10th, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Board member Daren Huyser was absent from the meeting.

As I type this, it’s Veteran’s Day. A belated greeting to all Veterans! Thank you for your service!! Its because of the sacrifices made by our veterans through the years that this country is the best in the world. I urge each of you to honor our veterans, not on just this one day, but on every day of the year.

Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers are facing mounting financial pressures as interest rates, land values, input prices, and equipment costs continue to climb, according to a new analysis released by Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). The State of Nebraska’s Farm Expenses, prepared by NEFB Economist and Policy Analyst Abygail Streff, outlines how these escalating costs are straining farm budgets and threatening the economic stability of rural communities across the state.

The Cambridge Board of Education met on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Open Meetings Law announcement, the board recognized any guests for public comment.

When I was a young kid, my dad worked in sales and there is nothing sales people like more than motivational speakers, for good reason. The one I remember the most was Zig Ziglar.