MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)-- Crystal Basnett of Oxford (68967) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.

Events were held in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Scottsbluff. Diplomas and certificates were conferred on nearly 1,000 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 8 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 10 in Omaha and Scottsbluff.

Curtis, NE – The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) celebrated the graduation of the class of 2025, with 83 students receiving diplomas or certificates on May 8. These included December, May, and August graduates. Of the 83 graduates, 67 proudly walked across the Curtis Community Center stage at the commencement ceremony, while many others were already employed or unable to attend.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) reminds residents that it is also one of the most preventable cancers. There are several types of skin cancer, with melanoma being the most dangerous. Melanoma of the skin is the fifth most common cancer in Nebraska and there are more cases found here compared to overall US rates.

GREENVILLE, SC (05/20/2025)-- Noah Nicklas, a resident of Curtis, was among over 600 students who graduated from Bob Jones University Friday, May 9. Nicklas graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Biology.

The Cambridge City Council met on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Council member Nora McGowen was absent from the meeting. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Open Meeting Law announcement, the Council approved the Consent Agenda which included approval of the May 5, 2025, minutes, approval of the claims, approval of the Park Board and Library Board Meeting Minutes as well as the Planning Commission minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. The Consent Agenda also included an ambulance account write-off for $5,710.24, a utility billing account write-off for $214.96, and closed the General Ledger Golf Account and transferred $112.95 to the General Fund.

McPHERSON, Kan. (May 20, 2025) - McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its spring 2025 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention.

The University of Nebraska- Lincoln conferred 3,681 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 16 & 17. The 3,591 graduates are from 57 countries, 46 U.S.

Memorial Day is May 26, 2025. Charles Roy Bonham American Legion Post 28 will conduct services in accordance with the following schedule.

CHADRON, Neb. (May 19, 2025) – Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework, be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 4.0, and have no incomplete grades. These area students were recognized on the President’s List, by hometown: Beaver City, Neb. - Alivia Taylor Indianola, Neb. -Cayleigh McConville McCook, Neb. - Shelbi Hazlitt, Megan Hodgson, Danielle Mowry, Samantha Rodewald, Rachel Rydgren Harper Stevens.