ARAPAHOE – The school board conducted their monthly business in just over one hour on March 10. The board approved the Wonders Curriculum for the next six years for K-6th grades.

The Elwood Speech Team competed at Maxwell on Saturday, March 8, with Kara Brockman placing 1st in Persuasive Speaking, 4th in Extemporaneous, and 5th in Triathlon (overall performance in 3 events). Christdolyn Hagan and Adrianna Seberger earned 4th place in Duet Acting.

2025 Phelps-Gosper YQCA Save the Dates · Sunday, March 16 @ 5:00 PM – Holdrege, NE (Ag Center – Middle Room) · Thursday, May 29 @ 6:00 PM – Elwood, NE (Civic Center – Legion Hall) · Sunday, June 8 @ 2:30 PM – Bertrand, NE (Immanuel Lutheran Church) Make sure to contact the Phelps or Gosper County...

SOUTHERN VALLEY - Following 28 years at the district and 16 as an administrator, Mark Grove formally announced his retirement as Southern Valley elementary principal in January. In February, Southern Valley announced his replacement.

LINCOLN – VIsit Nebraska is excited to announce the stops included in the 2025 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations and local businesses.

Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — One of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s priorities advanced to the second round of debate with a vote on Monday, as a statewide cell phone ban in schools inched closer to becoming law.

The NCTA Ag Mechanics Club shared a farm toy display at the Aurora Farm Toy Show on February 23. The display was awarded the Best of Show. The Club has been invited to show their display at the Kearney and Aurora Farm Toy Shows in February 2026.

Week of February 9 to February 15 February 9, Animal, Eustis February 9, Stray animal, Maywood February 9, 911 ghost calls February 9, Speak with officer, Maywood February 9, Suspicious act subject, Curtis February 11, Citizen, Curtis February 12, Speak with officer, Maywood February 12, Animal,...

The Cambridge Area Rotary Club has been pleased to welcome new members, Jill Goodwin of Tri Valley Health Foundation, Roger Brougham, Kathy Long, and Michelle Raburn (not pictured). The group meets every Wednesday with the motto “Service Above Self”.

by Dan Stehlik The Welding Program at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture enjoys a business/ education partnership with Reinke Manufacturing. One special benefit is the effort of Chuck Hatzenbuehler, Reinke Welding Inspector.