Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in March. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Flu shots will still be available for anyone 6 months of age and older. Flu (influenza) is circulating at high levels throughout the state and the health district. It is not too late to get a flu shot; it will still provide protection for the rest of the flu season.

(Top Photo) These Maywood students participated in the MCC Interhigh Day event recently. (Left photo) These Maywood students earned top ratings at the MCC Interhight day event: Bailey Hanes-2nd Microsoft Office Suite Graci Peterka-2nd English Comp Rowan Fletcher-1st Info Tech Brady Dempcy-3rd Advanced Math Our team placed 3rd Overall in Division 3 and earned more scholarships for our students! .

THANK YOU for all the cards, calls and good wishes. With all the kindness shown to me for my birthday it makes me feel that being 95 isn’t bad at all.

This February for Heart Health Month, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging everyone to learn how to care for their heart and prevent heart disease. Heart disease is one of the top two causes of death in southwest Nebraska and is the leading cause of death in the United States.

I have dreaded news! In just a few days, you will be needing to reset your clocks! Sunday, March 2nd, will see the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Remember, its Spring ahead an hour.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking students’ entries for the 2026 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar. The contest is open to all Nebraska students from grades K through 12, and the submission deadline is May 1, 2025.

The Medicine Valley Raider Cheer Camp was held the first week of February with the group performing during halftime of the February 4th basketball game. .

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages parents to know if their child is protected from rotavirus. Rotavirus is a very contagious virus that causes severe diarrhea. It is most common in babies and young children but can affect older children and adults.

Congratulations to Abby Helms, Lilly Helms, Brodie Heying, Kahlia Killough, and Kylee Odell on earning 6th place intermediate team honors at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Livestock Judging Contest! During this contest youth judged 12 beef classes, answered questions, and defended their placings in the reasons room. Tigh Renken, served as their coach and lead the teams.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Members of Nebraska LEAD Program’s Class 43 recently embarked on a 10-day National Study/Travel Seminar, gaining firsthand exposure to national and regional agricultural systems, policymaking and advocacy. The seminar, held February 5-14, took Fellows to Kansas City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Moline, IL, for a series of immersive experiences.