We’re still getting some nice rains. We are grateful! It’s late and I’m tired from working outside most of the day, trying to catch up after being gone a few days.

Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:30 pm. Council member Mike Harris was absent from the meeting.

BEAVER CITY – Council members met for just under one hour for their regular meeting on June 5. Upon the recommendation of the Building Commission, they approved a building permit request from Greg Yost for a garage at 716 N Street.

Funds raised for pantry.

Auxiliary in Oxford hard at work.

The Furnas County GOP will meet Monday June 12th at the Community Center in Wilsonville. Individuals who are registered Republicans are invited to attend. The building will open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.

The Cambridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met May 16th and enjoyed a lunch provided by the hospital. During the business meeting, the 2023 nursing scholarship recipients were announced, namely Brittany Alexander, Raelynn Minary and Chloe Besler. The scholarship is named in honor of long-time nurse and active Thrift Shop volunteer, Maxine Price. The Auxiliary scholarship is awarded to TVHS employees who are pursuing nursing careers. Each student will receive a $500 scholarship.

Mark your calendars! The first farmer’s market will be in Elwood on Sunday, June 18th. These will take place every Sunday evening throughout the summer. If you are interested in participating in some capacity please reach out to us for more information. Jennifer Edwards Chamber Coordinator

Elwood, NE – On Saturday, June 10, 2023 the Omaha Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will dedicate their America 250! Marker at Gosper County Courthouse, 507 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937. The dedication will take place at 1:00 pm CT with a reception to follow, hosted by the Bonneville Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and 2.0 for a “C.”