April 6, 2026 (McCook, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has named Drew Wilson as the new District 7 Engineer, and Taylor Wendt as the new District 7 Construction Engineer. District 7 includes 13 counties in southwest Nebraska.

The Edison Easter Egg Hunt was held on Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. at the Edison Park. Several kids came and took part in the hunt as well as taking photos with the Easter bunny. Some lucky hunters, received a movie pass to the Crystal Theater or a $1 coin from First Central Bank besides the usual candy found in every egg.

Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Council member Ronda Cross was absent from the meeting. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Open Meeting Law Announcement, the council approved the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda included the minutes from the previous City Council meeting, the claims, the Cambridge Rescue meeting minutes, the Cambridge Museum Board meeting minutes, and the approval of Barb Stoddard and Weston Rich to the Planning Commission for three-year terms.

Cambridge, NE - Jaidon Kimball, a junior at Cambridge Public Schools, has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Kimball will study local, county, and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Joslyn Holtze was selected as the first alternate, and Brooklyn Holze was selected as the second alternate for the position.

County offices mailing early voting ballots for 2026 primary.

The U.S. Drought Monitor is published weekly by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The latest update shows that areas of extreme drought have doubled in Nebraska. Locally, light precipitation fell last week and forecasts early this week showed chances again this weekend, but those have dwindled. The chart below compares the latest observations to those of recent past.

Congressman Adrian Smith, who represents Nebraska’s Third District, visited the area last week with stops in Cambridge and Alma Wednesday and Elwood and Curtis Thursday. Smiths visits were generally with community leaders, including mayors, local government representatives and business leaders.

Grade 12 Victoria Bose* Kllie Felzien* Tytus Hall* Isaac Hsamilton* Jace Hammond* Natalee Holste* Camila Hudson* Alexandria Meyers* Madalyn Schoen* Tate Weatherwax8 Lucas Green David Lewis Stephani Martin Jsacob Rice. Grade 11 Sullivan Bantam* Lily Jordan* Sophie Lewis* Mikah Schultz* Ellie Weatherwax* Ellora Whitney* Dawson Bieghler Lorelie Horwart Bennet Jorgenson Grade 10 Payton Adams* Riley Aerni* Laney Becker* Anna Hamilton* Chloe Henry* Emercen Lovitt* Adrian Robinson* Fallon Robinson* Bryton Stalder* John Thiessen* Dean Collins Grade 9 Hazel Bantam* Jerome Bieghler* Gavin Engleman* Houston Hunt* Hunter Lans* Addison Lozo* Haisley McQuiston* Mavrik Peterson* Wyatt Rice* Kaden Russell* Hadleigh Wasenius* Kyson Bose Kyler Felzien Anzlee Horwart Max Lanik Mistica Martin Lauren Quinn Cali Santifer Marthann Skinner Alexander Smyth AmaLeigh Utterback Eighth Grade Kimberly Aguayo* Catalene Dringman* Alexis Noel* Kyler Peterson* Magdalene Rawson* Valentina Sanchez* Landon Varvel* Cohen Wright* Corbyn Wright* Makyah Johnson Calliegh McDonald Christian Ramoa Ramirez Kasten Ruskamp Lillian Whitney Seventh Grade Addilynn Aernie* Gavin Broeker* Erica Ehrke* Josslyn Fletcher* Gage Herout* Marley Hutchens* Kaydence Johnson* Miles Lanik* Melody Matlock* Karson Peterson* Hattie Rice* Livviona Russell* Addison Salzer* Liza Botha Hoyt Hudson Olivia Keenportz Cedric Lewis Brenson Longsine Gabriella Utterback Distinctive honor roll requiring all grades to be a 95% or higher.

Medicine Valley Honor Roll 2025-2026 3rd Quarter ** Denotes All A’s 6th Grade - Allison Brown, Sydney Kotschwar, Paisley McCall, Shaylyn Nutt, Alexander Priebe, Elisabeth Stickler, Caleb Trace, Alex Yost 7th Grade - Sofie Farr, Lucy Hansen, Aubrianna Hinkley, Braxton Klein**, Dylan Kotschwar**, Christian Mortensen, Harper Roberts, Ambur Taylor, Zane Zitek** 8th Grade - Maci Brush, Reid Nutt, Houston Standiford, Sophie Trimble, Madisyn White 9th Grade - Faith Brown, Alex Einspahr, Gracie Johns, Zoe Mortensen, Penellope Swanson 10th Grade - Wyatt Bernard, Adalen Ehlers, Robby Phillips**, Sophia Shutts, Oakley Stout, Zoe Trimble 11th Grade - Tyler Bantam**, Ethan Brown**, Delaney Evans, Emma Gonzalez, Shya Gudaitis, TeeJay Hildebrandt, Lee-Anne Joson**, Brookelyn Kotschwar, Natalie Mortensen, Payton Newcomb, Mason Roblee, Jamey Ruppert, Jozee Sheffield 12th Grade - Ashtyn Contrerez, Kamree Elsten**, Kael Garrett, Kaedance Phelps, Santino Priebe, Shane Shutts.

6th Grade Sunny Anders Cash Farr 7th Grade Henry Domes Ryan Domes Gavin Johnson Eight Grade Maddyn Farr* Kylee Sanderson* Katelyn Werkmeister* Colter Hejtmanek Stone Lenz Freshmen Robert Carter Morgen Friend Easton Gilmore Layla Hughes Gavon Schurr Paytyn Stengel Sophomores Jillian Johnson Cali Rutherford Juniors Katie Domes* Karlee Hatfield* Jaylee Sellers* Seniors Dally Buffington* Blayklee Farr* Dallas Grunden* Graci Peterka* Taren Sailor* Karissa Stengel* Charlie Callis Jorden Friend Raelene Lanning * Denotes All A’s.