Russ Wood was awarded a 50-year member pin and certificate at District 5630 Conference in Broken Bow, NE. He was also honored with a Veteran’s pin.

A few members were able to come join in a last-minute time change to beat the rain to lay mulch at Cambridge Downtown Park. Earlier this week David and Kathy Benson placed mulch around where Kathy Benson, Barb Langley and Kathy Lewis planted flowers in the cement flower bed. Pictured (L to R) Cheryl Haakenson, Reg Warner, Sam Jaeger, Russ Wood, Kate Warner and behind the camera Debbi Runner.

Edison, Neb., May 10, 2023 – Ag Valley Co-op Board of Directors is pleased to present $500 scholarships to high school seniors across Ag Valley Co-op’s trade territory who plan to further their education at a higher institution. “Ag Valley Co-op is pleased to help college- bound students with a scholarship,” said General Manager Jeff Krejdl. Congratulations and best wishes for the future.”

Visit Indianola this Saturday for their annual city-wide garage sales, Saturday, May 20th..

Delivering more than mail.

The Oxford Rural Fire Protection Board heard about using bonds to make a large purchase during their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 10. The Board is considering buying a fire truck and would use bonds to fund the purchase. A representative from D.A. Davidson was in attendance to take them through the process.

The Furnas County Jail is an eight bed facillity located on the first floor of the Furnas County Courthouse which was opened in 1951. In this age of not being able to hire stff, this jail has gone years without having any staff turnover. That is because they take good care of stff and inmates. The jail has been in full compliance with the Nebraska Jail Standards for all but two years of its inspection history. The folks who run this facility do a great job of efficiently utilizing every space in the jail and this jail has over the last eight years undergone a renaissance of sorts.

CAMBRIDGE – Those contemplating their summer reading lineup have another resource this year. Retired educator Cheryl Haakenson wants to share her love of reading with the community.

A Field Day and Evening Celebration, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, 1201 G Road, Franklin, NE, is being hosted by NTOP a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide education and networking on agricultural production systems that model nature.

The Elwood Class of 2023 walked down the aisle to receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 13th with thirteen members in the class. .