Body By Erin Laborie, Livestock Systems Educator Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) will be offering BQA and BQA Transportation (BQAT) certification opportunities in early May for producers needing certification/ recertification.

Body The Village of Bartley will be celebrating 140 years early this summer. A historical talk will be given at the Bartley Library on May 3, 2026 at 2:00PM. Historian Kevin Mc-Gregor will present a program of history about Bartley and Red Willow County.

Body April 27, 2026 We got rain!! Enough to measure! The gauge on The Hill showed about .70”. That’s not nearly as much as we need but sure hope it primes the pump for more to come really soon! It seems a lot early, and it is a little early – the wheat is heading out.

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Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in May. This is a great time to help your child get the vaccines they need for the upcoming school year.

Body Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks at several businesses in Furnas County on Monday.

Body Area students took advantage of sunshine and planted trees in celebration of Arbor Day Friday. The fourth grade from the Arapahoe/Holbrook Schools met at the Arapahoe City Park to plant a Maple Autumn Blaze tree in celebration of Arbor Day.

Body Serving the communities in and around Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Harlan and Red Willow Counties Several students from both Southern Valley and Southwest captured medals at the NSAA State Journalism competition this week.

Body One Gosper County volunteer was among the many honored at the 2026 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards. Seventeen adult volunteers, nine 4-H members, and five families of volunteers are being recognized with Awards.

Body The 2026 4-H Carnival was hosted by Silver Spurs and 4-H Workers 4-H Clubs on Saturday, April 18th at the Ella Missing Center in Arapahoe. The public was able to participate in games, earn prizes, jump in the bounce house, and enjoy cake, ice cream, and hot dogs.