Maywood Teamates celebrated National Mentor month! We are so grateful for the time these wonderful adults give to our students! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, call the school or go to teammates.org. #impact #inspire

KEARNEY- Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) is conducting a medication takeback event at the Gosper County Senior Center in Elwood, Nebraska, on Monday, February 16th, 2026, from 10AM-12PM. TRPHD employees will accept unused medications to dispose of them safely.

Our feet support us all day, but often get overlooked until they start hurting. When every step hurts, it becomes clear how important our feet are. There can be many causes of foot pain. There are many things that can cause foot pain. A common cause is problems with the arches in the feet.

On Monday, January 19, we pause as a nation to remember and honor the life and legacy of one of America’s most consequential civil rights leaders. A Baptist minister, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of faith who fought for civil rights through nonviolent resistance. He insisted that racial inequality could be confronted not with hatred or violence, but with courage, discipline, and love.

In Nebraska landscapes, trees provide far more than aesthetic value. They offer shade, wildlife habitat, wind protection, and even help manage snow.

Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. After a year, President Trump and Senate Republicans are getting America back on track.

Private Pesticide Training Private pesticide safety training has been set for Perkins, Chase, and Dundy Counties. Applicators are encouraged to attend one of the training sessions if their license is expiring or if they need to go to initial training.

Ag Valley Co-op, in partnership with the CHS Seeds for Stewardship Foundation, recently donated $5,000 to the Arapahoe Area Food Pantry, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening local communities and addressing food insecurity. The donation will help the Arapahoe Area Food Pantry continue providing essential food assistance to individuals and families in the Arapahoe area. Rising food costs and increased demand have placed added pressure on local food pantries, making community support more important than ever. “Supporting the communities where our customers and employees live and work is important to us,” said Jeff Krejdl, CEO of Ag Valley Co-op. “By partnering with the CHS Seeds for Stewardship Foundation, we’re able to invest locally and help meet a real need. Efforts like this reflect our commitment to Building Tomorrow Together by caring for our neighbors today and strengthening our communities for the future. (Left to right) Jeff Krejdl, Howard Davis, Mary Kay Warner and Larry tenBensel.

CURTIS -The Medicine Valley School Board met on January 12 and conducted their business in under one hour before adjourning to enter into executive session. The officers and standing committee memberships will remain the same in 2026.

Weather! Who wants to talk about the weather? Not me! Not until we get some white stuff or wet stuff. The Lebanon American Legion had a great turn-out for their soup supper.