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Nebraska Department of Education draft of health education standards met with controversy

3 years ago By Guyla Mills

Under Nebraska state law, Education Standards for reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies are required to be updated every seven years. This year, the Nebraska Department (NDE) of Education expanded that effort to review and update other subject areas—including health education standards for the first time.

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Ceremonial tree planting in Beaver City

2 hours ago By News Staff

Ceremonial tree planting in Beaver City.

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Armed Forces Medal of Honor Recipient to be honored

2 hours ago By News Staff

The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces’ highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.

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Jorgenson honored in Who’s Who at Hastings College

1 hour ago By News Staff

HASTINGS, Nebraska (April 26, 2024) - During its day-long Celebration of Excellence April 24, 2024, Hastings College announced its Who’s Who honorees, which are students recognized for having made outstanding campus contributions during their college careers. Up to 10 percent of the graduating seniors may be named to the Who’s Who list, which is determined through a student vote and a student-faculty committee.

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Peru State College hosts Research and Creativity Expo

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(Peru, Nebraska) – Nearly 40 Peru State College undergraduate students recently participated in the College’s annual Research and Creativity Expo held on April 9. The Expo, which was initially established as the result of the College’s strategic plan, began in 2019 to increase student engagement and learning while leading to increased student success.

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Emily Young, Elevate Wellness, LLC wins Hormel Competition

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Four checks totaling $25,000 were awarded Friday for the 2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Emily Young, Elevate Wellnes, LLC received the first-place award and received a check for $15,000.

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Farr and Woehrle receive Consolidated Community Scholarships

1 hour ago By News Staff

Haydn Farr of Maywood, Nebraska and son of Dallas & Lindsay Farr as well as Madison Woehrle of Eustis, NE and daughter of Karrie Woehrle have been awarded a scholarship from Consolidated Companies, Inc. Haydn & Madison will each receive a scholarship of $2,000 for higher education for the 2024-2025 school year.

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NCTA graduation set for may 9

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The Aggie Class of 2024, graduating on May 9 from the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, will gain a valuable perspective on the agriculture industry from alum Steven Wellman of Syracuse, NE, President of Wellman Farms and former Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture as the keynote speaker.

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Furnas County 4-H Council sponsors 4-H month

1 hour ago By News Staff

Check out the winners of our 4-H Month Coloring Contest! Furnas County Schools K-4th grades participated in the contest to help promote 4-H. Winners received a pop and candy for winning their class division, and overall division winners received their own Furnas County 4-H TShirt! Huge thank you to the Furnas County 4-H Council for sponsoring this contest! Cambridge Public School: 4th Grade: Vince (overall division winner), 3rd Grade: Madison, 2nd Grade: Avril, 1st Grade: Addie; Arapahoe Public School: 3rd Grade: Aven (overall division winner), 2nd Grade: Kamryn, 1st: Millie, K: Ava; Southern Valley Public School: 4th Grade: Kaylee, 3rd Grade: Boston (overall division winner), 2nd Grade: Addy, 1st Grade: Gabe, K: Henley .

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Cambridge Lions Club host District Governor

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(Photo Above) Cambridge Lions Club hosted their District Governor, Nick Dobesh, from Chadron. (Left Photo) Dobesh recognized Lisa Dutt for being a 10 year member and Adam Cribelli for being a 30 year member of our club!

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Cambridge teammates hold End of year Party

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Cambridge teammates hold End of year Party.

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Hobbs receives 36 months probation in drug case

May 1, 2024 - 21:35

BEAVER CITY - More than a year after his arrest in Cambridge on drug charges, Cambridge’s James Hobbs wass enetenced to 36 months of probation by Furnas County District Court Judge Patrick Heng Thursday.

Curtis Man Receives Industry Honor

May 1, 2024 - 21:35

AURORA – Lindy Elson of Curtis was surprised to be inducted into the Nebraska Auctioneer Association Auxiliary Hall of Fame on Saturday night during the organization’s annual convention. The long-time member of the NEAA is the first and possibly the last male to receive this honor.

Larry Maatsch retires after 40 years from Cambridge Rescue

May 1, 2024 - 21:35

After forty years of answering the call for rescue, Larry Maatsch, an EMT for Cambridge Rescue, has retired. Maatsch says while he will miss the pager at his side, it is also a relief. “It’s on your side 24 hours a day,” he says. An open house for his “40 Years of Service and Dedication” was held on Saturday, April 20th at the Cambridge Congregational Church. Well over 100 people attended the two hours event. Larry says he has also been stopped by many well-wishers that could not attend congratulating him.

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