By Erin Laborie, Nebraska Beef Extension Educator The Tri-State Cow/Calf Symposium will be held at the American Legion Hall in Bird City, KS on January 27th with registration at 9:30 a.m. and the program starting at 10:00 a.m. The program was developed by Extension Educators and Specialists from Colorado State University, Kansas State University, and the University of Nebraska.

January 4, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The NDOT Highway Safety Office used new digital technology to measure the number of distracted drivers in Nebraska. Results showed that 1 in 10 drivers you meet on the road are not looking where they are driving, but instead are focusing on a cell phone or other device!

American Legion Post/ Unit #290 from Elwood, NE proudly participated in the 2022 Wreaths Across America campaign on December 17, 2022. Elwood participated with the National program that is held every year on the 3rd Saturday of December at 11:00 am. The ceremony is usually held at Elwood cemetery but with the bitter temperatures it was held at the Pfeiffer-Morgan-Legion Hall. Elwood Honor Guard, Patriot Riders, Post and Unit members were in charge of the program. Auxiliary members held a coloring contest that Wreaths Across America provided. Pinnacle Bank in Elwood sponsored three $25 gift cards for the winners of the 3rd,4th, and 5th grades at Elwood School. Winners of the gift cards were: (l-r)Luke Morten, Tatem Masten, Liam Brell, respectively. Presented by Marie Atterberry (back).

Jan. 6, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced that Kerry Scott has been promoted to the District 7 Operations & Maintenance Manager based in McCook. District 7 encompasses 13 counties in southwest Nebraska with responsibilities for 1,029 miles of state highways.

Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its fall 2022 semester. For the semester, 389 students from 24 states and 12 countries were named to the Dean’s List.

An open house was held for Trish Day at the First Central Bank in Arapahoe on Thursday, December 29th. Trish has served over 35 years at the bank and is celebrating her retirement. Among those helping her celebrate were Clinton Olmsted, Daphna and Pete Stagemeyer.

} The Family of Donna (Fish, Flammang) Janssen are having a Card Shower for her 90th Birthday on January 22, 2023. Cards can be mailed to Donna at: 1010 2nd St.

Champ. Round 1 - Prestin Horwart (Southern Valley) 10-7 won by fall over Brett Mellies (Aurora ) 3-5 (Fall 1:06); Quarterfinal - Corbin Hoefer (Neligh-Oakdale) 16-5 won by major decision over Prestin Horwart (Southern Valley) 10-7 (MD 14-6); Cons. Round 2 - Prestin Horwart (Southern Valley) 10-7 won by fall over Hunter Koetter (Medicine Valley) 13-11 (Fall 3:23); Cons. Round 3 - Dawson Mason (South Loup) 15-5 won by decision over Prestin Horwart (Southern Valley) 10-7 (Dec 7-2) 138 - Sam Bantam (411) scored 6.0 team points; Champ. Round 1 - Dillon Haines (Ansley Litchfield) 18-8 won by fall over Sam Bantam (Southern Valley) 4-11 (Fall 3:04); Cons. Round 1 - Sam Bantam (Southern Valley) 4-11 won by fall over Ty Kennicutt (Overton ) 2-13 (Fall 2:14); Cons. Round 2 - Sam Bantam (Southern Valley) 4-11 won by medical forfeit over Carter Hanes (Cambridge) 13-6 (M. For.); Cons. Round 3 - Dylan Higby (Clarkson/Leigh) 12-6 won by fall over Sam Bantam (Southern Valley) 4-11 (Fall 2:47) 145 - Cole Broeker (130) placed 1st and scored 27.0 team points; Champ.

with consecutive scores to rebuild the lead. But this time, Arapahoe finished the comeback.

Sledding at the Arapahoe sled hill at South Park and attempting to build a snowman are two of the best reasons to be out in the snow and cold. After some rain and sleet Monday night, the area received between 4 and 6” of snow.