Congratulations to this week’s Yard of the Week in Elwood, Kalyn and Brianna Beam. .

The class of 1980 recently gathered to celebrate 45 years since graduating from CHS. They ate a fabulous meal at Town Talk Saturday evening of Memorial weekend with 14 classmates. The following day the group met at the park for a picnic with several former teachers joining to reminisce. That evening 7 classmates attended the All school Reunion at the municipal gym in the elementary. Those attending Saturday evening: Front row: Dr. Ken Gross, Sue Hayes Nelms, Pennie Peterson Hood, Joan Morgan Koch, Coralyn Miller Burton, Jeff Jones.

(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2025 spring semester. The students were enrolled at one or more CCC locations, which include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses and the Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington and Ord centers.

Frontier County Sheriff’s Report 5/25/25: Accident property damage, Custer Ave., Curtis, NE; Assist Other Agency, Curtis, NE; 911 Ghost calls, W. 6th, Curtis, NE; Fire Other, Howard Ave., Curtis, NE 5/26/25: Citizen-Welfare check 748 Rd, Maywood, NE; Burglary, Center Ave., Curtis, NE; Animal on Roadway, E Hwy; animal on roadway, S 83 Hwy, Maywood, NE; Citizen-Welfare check, S Ash St., Moorefield, NE; Other Occurance Non Crim, Linxoln, Farnam, NE; Disturbance other, E 4th, Curtis, NE.

Wurst Tag days are set from June 13 - 14, 2025. On friday June 13 is the Wrust Tag Rally. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. and the rally begins . The starting point is at the Darn Small Pub in Eustis. at 7 p.m. An After Party will be held at the Darn Small Pub.

The Indianola City Council met at 5:30 on June 2nd at Indianola City Hall. After approving the minutes of the May 19th meeting, various claims, and the January 2025 Treasurer Report, the council refocused on a prior discussion regarding dilapidated buildings in the city.

CAMBRIDGE – Founded in 2021 by four Nebraska farmers and ranchers, NeFarmTok’s purpose is to support people and communities that have encountered personal and financial tragedy or loss. This year, the non-profit organization is holding its 5th annual golf tournament and the 3rd annual cornhole tournament in Cambridge on July 19.

Starting on Friday June 13, Medicine Creek Days starts with the TVHS Health Fair in the Community Building from 7 - 9 a.m. At 6 p.m. The Big Wheel Races begin along with the Cambridge Rotary Club serving root beer floats. Then from 6 - 10 p.m. in the park there will be bounce houses,Roaming Greens Mini Golf + Games, Lizzie's Treat's : MCD snack shack, and food trucks. At 7 p.m. in the park Cambridge Rotary Club will have root beer floats and Waypoint Bank will hold an ice cream eating contest. At 7:30 p.m. First Central Bank will have a coin toss in the sand park. Also at 7:30 CHS Cheerleaders will have a dunk tank in the park. Kids' Turtle Races in the park at 7:30p.m. Music, Drink Specials and Firework viewing will be at 8 p.m. on the golf course. Then from 8 9:30 p.m., Teammates movie night will be held at the horse park shelter. At dusk there will be the Annual Medicine Creek Days Fireworks.

The Cambridge Area Rotary Club is excited to name Roger Brougham as the Rotarian of the Quarter for spring 2025. This award highlights members who show dedication Rotary’s mission of community service. Roger’s enthusiasm and commitment make him a great choice for this recognition.

The following were omitted from the scholarship list for Southern Valley graduates that was printed in last week’s edition. Emily Layton is going to Mid Plains Community College in McCook and she is the reipient of the Mid Plains Walsh Brady Presidential Scholarship, Robert S and Katie Wise Memorial Scholarship, Southern Valley Teammates, Everet and Pearl Gentry and the Southern Valley Memorial.