As the heat starts to bring people out of the house and into the great outdoors, SWNPHD encourages residents to remember taking action to protect their skin now will help prevent skin cancer in the future. Skin cancer is one of the top 5 most common forms of cancer found in southwest Nebraska every year. There have been 155 cases of melanoma of skin in the health district between 2013 and 2023.

CURTIS, Neb. — The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture honored Hannah Brett of Middlesex, Vermont, with the Aggie of the Year award during commencement ceremonies May 8 at the Curtis Memorial Community Center. Presented by NCTA Associate Dean Jennifer McConville, the award recognizes an outstanding graduating student who demonstrates leadership, service, academic achievement, and dedication to the college community.

SEWARD, NE (05/11/2026)-- On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees. The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex.

HASTINGS, Neb. (May 11, 2026) - Hastings College held its 140th Commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, awarding degrees to 190 undergraduates and seven Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. Graduates represented 21 states and nine countries.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. The 3,762 graduates - also a record - are from 61 countries; 45 U.S.

Blayklee Farr of Maywood, Nebraska and daughter of Dallas & Lindsay Farr has been awarded a scholarship from Consolidated Companies, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year. Blayklee will receive a scholarship of $2,000 for higher education. Blayklee is a graduate of Maywood High School.

McCOOK, Neb. — The 2026 Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Brake for Breakfast event made a significant impact across Nebraska this spring, bringing cancer screening awareness and prevention resources directly to communities throughout the state.

The Cambridge Board of Education met for an Americanism Committee Meeting at 6:45 p.m. with board members Virgil Banzhaf, Amy Sines, and Kim Huxoll present. At 7:00, they started the regular meeting. All board members were present. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Open Meetings Law announcement, the board approved the agenda. There was no public comment.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will be holding a Local Working Group meeting at the Lower Republican NRD Board Room located at 30 John Street in Alma on June 4, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to discuss natural resource conservation program priorities. The meeting is open to the public. For individuals needing special accommodations, please contact the Alma NRCS Field Office at (308) 928-2089 Ext. 3.

ARAPAHOE - During the monthly school board meeting on May 11, retiring principal Rudy Perez celebrated the seniors who will graduate on May 16. “They have many memories in and out of the classroom and we wish nothing but the very best that life has to offer as they proceed into adulthood,” he said, before reflecting on his career in education.