Maywood Teamates celebrated National Mentor month! We are so grateful for the time these wonderful adults give to our students! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, call the school or go to teammates.org. #impact #inspire

KEARNEY- Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) is conducting a medication takeback event at the Gosper County Senior Center in Elwood, Nebraska, on Monday, February 16th, 2026, from 10AM-12PM. TRPHD employees will accept unused medications to dispose of them safely.

By Nathaly Dragoo | NCTA News Curtis, Neb. — At the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, mornings come early, and lessons are lived, not just learned. It’s a place where students turn ambition into action and dreams into careers that feed and serve their communities. For Luke Vandergriend of Adams, Nebraska, and Samantha Durre of Elgin, Nebraska, that dedication has earned them statewide recognition as recipients of the AKSARBEN Foundation Scholarship, an honor that celebrates not just academic success but the spirit of perseverance that defines every Aggie.

In Nebraska landscapes, trees provide far more than aesthetic value. They offer shade, wildlife habitat, wind protection, and even help manage snow.

Private Pesticide Training Private pesticide safety training has been set for Perkins, Chase, and Dundy Counties. Applicators are encouraged to attend one of the training sessions if their license is expiring or if they need to go to initial training.

Ag Valley Co-op, in partnership with the CHS Seeds for Stewardship Foundation, recently donated $5,000 to the Arapahoe Area Food Pantry, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening local communities and addressing food insecurity. The donation will help the Arapahoe Area Food Pantry continue providing essential food assistance to individuals and families in the Arapahoe area. Rising food costs and increased demand have placed added pressure on local food pantries, making community support more important than ever. “Supporting the communities where our customers and employees live and work is important to us,” said Jeff Krejdl, CEO of Ag Valley Co-op. “By partnering with the CHS Seeds for Stewardship Foundation, we’re able to invest locally and help meet a real need. Efforts like this reflect our commitment to Building Tomorrow Together by caring for our neighbors today and strengthening our communities for the future. (Left to right) Jeff Krejdl, Howard Davis, Mary Kay Warner and Larry tenBensel.

CURTIS -The Medicine Valley School Board met on January 12 and conducted their business in under one hour before adjourning to enter into executive session. The officers and standing committee memberships will remain the same in 2026.

Weather! Who wants to talk about the weather? Not me! Not until we get some white stuff or wet stuff. The Lebanon American Legion had a great turn-out for their soup supper.

The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. Open meeting laws noted in the City Office.

Jayce Hansen, a Phelps County 4-H member of the 4-H Timberwolves and 4-H Heelers and a teen member of the Phelps County 4-H Council, recently attended the 4-H Zoo Apprentice Camp. This 4-H Camp was a unique hands-on learning experience designed to immerse youth in animal science and zoo careers. The camp is in partnership with Missouri 4-H and welcomes youth from across the country.