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With the filing deadline for incumbent candidates for May’s Primary Election less than two weeks away, almost all county officials in the coverage area have filed for re-election. In local legislative races, four new candidates have filed for Legislative District 38.

After taking time away from real estate for the past three years, LeahAnn Brell of Brell Realty & Auction is back in business. Brell initially stepped away from real estate to help manage the family farm and ranch.

On Thursday night, at approximately 10:44 p.m., the Furnas County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls generated by an automated crash alert system reporting a possible motor vehicle accident in the area of Road 425 near Drive 724.

On January 28th, Casie Helms, Arapahoe-Holbrook Public School Backpack Program Director, accepts a $1,984 donation, from Paige Hyke, Laura Frink, Jared Shafer, Justin Stagemeyer, and Mark Stagemeyer (not pictured) of MNB Insurance Services, Inc., to go towards the school’s Backpack Program. Children signed up for the Backpack Program are provided with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food and snacks when other resources may not be available, such as weekends and school vacations. This is the 9th year MNB Insurance and their employees of Arapahoe have given to the Backpack program for a grand total exceeding over $11,000 through the years.”

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is reporting a third case of Avian Influenza (bird flu) in a 7-month period within the nine-county health district. This case was identifi ed in chickens in a backyard flock. According to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), bird flu is a disease caused by certain influenza viruses that are commonly spread between birds, not people.

} Cheers to 60 Years! Ken and Sylvia Harsch are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on February 19, 2026. Cards can be sent to 40567 Rd 723, Cambridge, NE 69022..

The Cub Scout Pack 236 held their annual Pinewood Derby at the Ella Missing Community Center in Arapahoe on Saturday night. (Above) Scouts include Madison Leising, Jack Snyder, Ryker Stark, Kaylee Leising, Jentzen Soncksen, Owen Houser and Henrey Barnes. (Left) First place was Kaylee leising, second place went to Owen Houser and third place went to Jentzen Soncksen.

For Children’s Dental Health Month this February, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages parents to teach good dental habits and get regular dental care for their children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children visit their dentist no later than their first birthday and every six months after that. When children learn how to care for their teeth early in life, their families save on costs and prevent future problems.

Tuesday, the Elwood preschool celebrated 100 days of school by dressing up as adorable little old people — 100 days smarter and 100 times cuter! .