This month, we celebrate Nebraska as the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone.

In 1952, President Harry Truman formally recognized and proclaimed a National Day of Prayer. Every year on the First Thursday of May, the President of the United States and the Governor of Nebraska issue a proclamation and continue this practice, where millions of Americans join in prayer for their Country, State, and community.

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ALMA - A number of area track and field teams wrapped up the regular season at the Dale Harsin Invite in Alma Thursday. The Cambridge girls captured the team title while Southern Valley, Southwest, Arapahoe and Hi-Line finished in the top six.

Area golf teams began the final week of the regular season with the Cattle Trail Tournament in Curtis Tuesday. Cambridge led area teams with a third-place finish and a score of 350, followed by Southwest (364), Hi-Line (384), Arapahoe (404), Maywood/ Hayes Center (406) and Medicine Valley (431).

Dennis Wayne Clason, age 79, of Beaver City, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1946 at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, Kansas.

Nancy L. Laier, dedicated wife, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and “Santa Lady”, passed away at Meadowlark Pointe on April 29th, 2026. Nancy’s journey began on August 25, 1937 on her parents’ Ernst and Helen (Jordan) Kraye ranch southwest of Mullen, NE.

Dwayne A. Sheldon, 62, of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Kearney County Health Services in Minden. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Craig Funeral Home in Minden with Rev. William Zwick offi ciating. Private family burial will be held at White Hill Cemetery, north of Minden. There will be no visitation or book signing. Memorials in Dwayne’s honor are kindly suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.