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Nebraska Department of Education draft of health education standards met with controversy

5 years ago By Guyla Mills

Under Nebraska state law, Education Standards for reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies are required to be updated every seven years. This year, the Nebraska Department (NDE) of Education expanded that effort to review and update other subject areas—including health education standards for the first time.

Seeking input on health concerns

1 year ago By News Staff

Tri Valley Health System is seeking community input on local conditions that impact health in our area for their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Over the next few months, Tri Valley Health System will be working together with other area community leaders to update the Furnas County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

Provide Input to Steer Future Elwood Community Projects

1 year ago By News Staff

Elwood community residents are invited to complete a Community Needs Assessment Survey beginning November 8, 2024. The survey link is available on the village’s website, www.elwoodnebraska. com. Paper surveys are available at the village offi ce and Gosper County Senior Center and may be turned in using the 24-hour village utility drop box. Residents may also complete the survey on a library public computer.

E/F Elementary Quiz Bowl

1 year ago By News Staff

Congratulations to the Eustis Farnam Elementary Quiz Bowl team for their 3rd Place finish in Axtell. .

Souther Valley Quiz Bowl

1 year ago By News Staff

Third place medal received by the Southern Valley High School Quiz Bowl team held at Axtell recently. .

Local 2024 General Election Results

1 year ago By News Staff

Local election participation was high with each county in the coverage area seeing greater than 72 percent of registered voters casting ballots, including 80 percent in Gosper County.

Results are still unofficial and some of the following races have been tabulated across county lines. These results will only include competitive races where there were more candidates than seats available.

Frontier County (76.24% turnout)

County Commissioner - District 1

Kent Lehmann (R) 380

Rodney Jack (D) 132

Deputy Josh Richie Appointed Gosper County Sheriff

1 year ago By News Staff

ELWOOD – Following the retirement of Gosper County Sheriff Jesse Naputi on October 15, the County Board of Commissioners appointed Chief Deputy Josh Richie to fill the vacancy during their October 30 meeting.

Deputy Josh Richie Appointed Gosper County Sheriff

Kulwicki receives Caring Kind Award

1 year ago By News Staff

The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) recognized Nebraska member hospital employees by bestowing them with the organization’s prestigious The Caring Kind award. Among the awarded was Karinne Kulwicki, PA-C of Tri Valley Health System, Cambridge.

Nebraska Hospital Association President Jeremy Nordquist presents the Caring Kind Award to Karinne Kulwicki, PA-C, Tri Valley Health System’s Honoree, at the Nebraska Hospital Conference last week.

Playing through the pain

1 year ago By News Staff

CAMBRIDGE - Coming off a runner-up finish at the 2023 State Volleyball Tournament, the Trojans had high hopes of chasing a title once again in 2024. One of the key pieces for their 2024 run was Erin Johnson, a three-year starter that was named to the all-tournament team at last year’s State Tournament.