Aug. 19, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — On June 28 and July 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $18 million to 24 airports across the state. The grant funds are part of a nationwide initiative to enhance airfield safety and infrastructure.

A hot and muggy day greeted the 31 teams who checked into the tournament. Playing a 2 person scramble format saw some exciting play on the first 9 holes.

From August 16 through September 2, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, will be working alongside local law enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The goal is to deter impaired driving, arrest impaired drivers detected on the roads, and prevent the tragedies seen in previous Labor Day weekends from happening again. NHTSA wants to remind drivers that in all 50 states that it is illegal to drive while impaired by any substance, including drugs.

The Red Willow County GOP will meet Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Marlene’s Kitchen (38404 Rd 719) at 6:30 pm for a meet/greet followed by the business meeting at 7:00 pm. Bill Hoyt, 305 Committeeman, will present an update on the State Central Committee.

Arapahoe, Neb., August 16, 2024 – Ag Valley Co-op is proud to announce that two of its exceptional interns, Megan Amos and Jasper Hunt, have been awarded the prestigious Tom Hansen Memorial Scholarship, a testament to their hard work and dedication to their education and future careers in agriculture.

The Southwest School’s Board of Education met for their August meeting on August 12 at 7:30 p.m. After approving the agenda and Old Business Items, the board discussed the previously tabled Policy 6040 Prekindergarten (Preschool or Early Childhood) Program. The item was tabled at last month’s meeting to make the necessary changes before its approval.

The Cambridge Lions made a $500 donation to the Cambridge Public Schools weekend food backpack program. This program provides a backpack of food for kids to take home over the weekend so they return to school on Monday morning rested, fed, and ready to learn.

The meeting was called to order at 12:04 p.m. Open meeting laws noted in the City Office.

Have you been looking for information on Medicare? Wondering when to sign up? Needing information on your options? Welcome to Medicare Presentation: Monday, September 9, 2024, Cambridge Community Building, 722 Patterson St., Cambridge, NE 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register by Friday, September 6 by calling 308-697-1123 or email jolene.miller@trivalleyhealth.

LINCOLN, NE (08/19/2024)-- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 574 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.