Last week, natural disaster struck Nebraska. Our dry weather and windy days make us especially vulnerable to disasters like wildfires, as Nebraska farmers and ranchers know all too well. Beginning last Monday, a wildfire blazed across 71,000 acres of land in Custer and Lincoln counties over just 24 hours. The fire destroyed several buildings, including primary residences, and forced evacuations in the North Platte area. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but producers and their families are experiencing losses.

As husband and wife urologists, we talk a lot about sex (mainly at work). There are several issues that commonly arise in our patients that can lead to a less than satisfactory sex life. The great news is many treatment options exist. There are many factors affecting men and women as they age that can interfere with sexual relations. In women, vaginal dryness, prolapse and incontinence are most common. A decrease in circulating estrogen in peri and post-menopausal women leads to atrophy, or dryness, of the vagina that can result in pain. Symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse can create physical barriers to intercourse. Embarrassing urinary incontinence is another reason some shy away from intimacy.

10 years ago The Southwest High School Quiz Bowl team placed second at the Southwest Quiz Bowl March 3. Team members were Lance Kelley, Daniel Sughroue, Andrew Lepper, Jackson Porter, Miranda Wordekemper, Drew Minard, Michael Lord, Megan Kelley, Micah Hinz, Megan Helberg, and Jill Fitzsimmons.

10 years ago American Legion Post 290 met on Monday, March 3 at the Legion hall for a potluck supper. Following supper Mel Divis presented certificates to the following 35 years Geoffrey Bogel and Carlton Clark, 40 years Carl Suhu , Glen Bowers, and Cloyd Clark, 45 years Dick Bennett and Jay Beck, and 60 years J.

10 years ago The Board of managers of the Cambridge General Store would like to announce the hiring of Bill Minnick as store manager. The Cambridge School Board approved to install a tankless hot water heater system at $87,833.20 and the brick enclosure at $31,546.80 for a total of $119,380.00.

10 years ago Lori Moore of Arapahoe shot a 10 x 10 whitetail buck Wednesday and scored a 187 3/8 to be in Boone and Crocket Club. Lori also received recognition from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and was listed as a Nebraska State Big Game Trophy.

100 Years Ago March 13, 1924 J.M. Grace of Mascot has filed for the nomination of state senator for this district on the Democratic ticket.

25 Years Ago March 11, 1999 The Estate of Gladys Coleman bequeathed funds to Union Cemetery, the Beaver City Public Library and the First Presbyterian Church. Jim Dodson of Dodson and Dodson Law Office is pictured presenting checks to David Brown, representing the Presbyterian Church, Betty Oliver, librarian of the Library, and Dennis Hunt of the Union Cemetery Board.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 212 Randolph Ave., Holbrook, NE Pastor Dale Whitson Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m..

CURTIS Berean Bible Church 512 Prenliss Ave. Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:45 St.