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

5 years ago By Guyla Mills

Body Under Nebraska state law, Education Standards for reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies are required to be updated every seven years.

The Old Allen Building to Become New Museum in Arapahoe

2 months ago By News Staff

Body ARAPAHOE – After being vacant for several years, the Old Allen Building located at 403 Nebraska Avenue, is being renovated to serve as the Furnas-Gosper Museum.

Grant money was presented to the Museum board members last week. (l-r) Adam Snyder and his sons Jack and Sam, Sherry Cacy, Cathy Schievelbein, John Tangeman, Jamie Person, Bev Osiecki, Wayne Lammel, Lori Moore and Christine Urbom.

The Lingering Drought’s Impact on Nebraska’s Beef Industry

2 months ago By News Staff

Body The drought of 1894 remains the most severe drought in Nebraska’s history, resulting in famine-like conditions. Crops were destroyed and many farmers were forced to sell their livestock for cents on the dollar and abandon their farms.

Gov. Pillen appoints Huxoll as District Court Judge

2 months ago By News Staff

Body Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Jennifer A. Huxoll of Palmyra as district court judge in the Third Judicial District.

2026 Arapahoe Senior class

3 months ago By News Staff

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The Arapahoe Senior Class breakfast was held on Friday May 15th. Class members are Front l-r: Annika Wasenius, Lauren Moore, Brooke Wendland, Ryleigh Tidyman, MaKenna Schrock, Isabelle Roberts, Emma Strand and Daniela Del Rosario Munoz. Back l-r: Cian Mc-Corkle, Colt King, Dristen Warburton, Hayden Sich, Konner Shifflet, Andres Kiran Castro Valdez, Hunter Jorschumb, Jordan Holstein, Landen Hoefs, Branson Soncksen and Kolter Eidson. Not available for photo was Kade Fisher, Chloe Gooden and Aliyah Melhus

Arapahoe Preschoolers graduate

3 months ago By News Staff

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Arapahoe Preschool graduation was held for these students on Thursday, May 14th. They sang some songs for their captive audience and took photos with family afterwards. Students graduating and going on to kindergarten are (l-r) Dominic Francis, Madison Leising, Ansley Adams, Haven Samuelson, Axle Kresser, Landry Helms, Kiercyn Helms, Aniston Schutz, Hatcher Hilker, Blaine Schutz, Reesly Spaulding, Sterling Helms , Rylen Dille, Amaya Horta Quiroz, and Curtis Hansen.

NCTA Dean’s List and Honor Roll Celebrate Academic Success

3 months ago By News Staff

Body By Interim Executive Director Kelly Bruns, Ph.D. Recognizing academic excellence is one of the highlights of each semester at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

Danbury Depot Museum

3 months ago By News Staff

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The Danbury Depot Museum will be open Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 from 2-4 pm.

Coloring Contest

3 months ago By News Staff

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The Indianola American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Poppy Day coloring contest for the Southwest PreK and kindergarten students. Winners included PreK (morning class): 1. Kitt N, 2. Amara, 3. Collie. Kindergarteners: 1. Laurel Arnold, 2. Regina Salas, 3. Brantley Robinson. (Winners are right to left) Afternoon class of winners (not pictured) are: 1. Vivian T, 2. Monica, 3. Whitney Their pictures are on display at the Bartley and Indianola businesses. After July 4th they are welcome to pick them up.

Red Willow GOP take action to address community on uninformed/misinformed petition drives

3 months ago By News Staff

Body May 26, 2026, is the date for the regular monthly meeting of the Red Willow County GOP (Republican Party). The meeting place is Marlene’s Kitchen (38404 Road 719, Mc-Cook, NE). Meet/Greet begins at 6:30 pm followed by the business meeting at 7:00 pm.

Arapahoe Valadictorian, Lauren Moore throws her cap in the air after the graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16.

Memorial Day Services set for area cemeteries

3 months ago By News Staff

Body American Legion Post 28 will conduct Memorial Day services on Monday, May 25 at Lynden Cemetery (Hendley) at 9:30 AM and Mount Hope Cemetery (Beaver City) at 10:30 AM. American Legion Post 96 will conduct Memorial Day services on Monday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m.

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