The Cambridge Economic Development meeting was called to order at 12:01 p.m. Open meeting laws noted in the City O_ce.

Dan Brockman a former President of the Prairie Blacksmith Association of Nebraska and his wife (Ginger) came to Indianola and camped out from August 6-8 2026 and held classes on Thursday and Friday evenings and then on August 8th Dan put on a program in the Old Rocket Inn for the Old Settlers...

The Hill has had rain!! I dumped out about 1.12” Friday morning, 1.16” Saturday morning and another .62 Sunday morning! That’s more moisture than we’ve seen for a LONG time! Prayers answered. Thank you! Now we just ask that the faucet doesn’t go dry again.

Effective September 1, 2026; Center Hours: Tuesday– Friday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; Meal Serving Window: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM strict serving window. Reservations Required: Please call 308-962-5340 to reserve a meal.

OXFORD – Southern Valley School Board held their August board meeting on August 10, 2026, immediately following the Open House for the 2026-2027 School Year. Southern Valley Elementary is creating a Reading Garden off of the library.

Cambridge City Council met on Monday. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Open Meeting Law announcement, the council approved the Consent Agenda.

CURTIS – The Medicine Valley Public Schools Board conducted its business in less than an hour on Monday, August 10, 2026. A bid from TLE Enterprises, LLC for $54,000 for a bus barn for the district’s three buses was accepted.

The Furnas County Sheriff ’s Office will discontinue its trial of the Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) system prior to the conclusion of the planned 60-day trial period, Sheriff Doug Brown announced last week.

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The Indianola Alumni 1891–1969 met August 6, 2026, at St Catherine’s Church Hall, with a total of 53 attendees, including graduates, spouses, and guests. It marked the 135th Anniversary of our first graduate in 1891 – Lillian Welborn Machechnie.