Thanks to all who volunteered to help maintain the beauty in the Flower Bed area of McKinley Park. It was a challenge.

CURTIS, Neb. — Members of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture’s Collegiate Cattlemen traveled to Cheyenne, Wyoming, November 10–11 to participate in the Range Beef Cow Symposium, a premier educational event for ranchers and beef producers across the High Plains.

The Eustis American Legion Auxiliary held a banquet recently and speaking during the evening were Christian Maurer, Boys State representative and Bentley Stubbs, Girls State representative. Helen Dutton, (Right) was recognized as a 10 year Auxiliary member.

The Eustis School held a Veterans Day Program on November 11 with some elementary students (above) leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Speakers were (left photo) Malia Viter & Bladen Williams.

The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) recognized Nebraska member hospital employees by bestowing them with the organization’s prestigious The Caring Kind award. Among the awarded was Katie Brooks, OT of Tri Valley Health System.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is reminding everyone that getting the pneumococcal vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated guidelines so that more people can now get this important shot starting at age 50.

The Arapahoe Boys basketball team canvased the town and surrounding areas on Tuesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 20 to collect food items for the Arapahoe Food Pantry. Joining in on the effort was the Arapahoe Student Council with their food drive competition at the school. They had a grade-wide competition, Pre-K -12. The overall winning class was the 3rd grade with 243 items donated; Pre-School placed second with 193 items donated and then 8th grade placed 3rd with 166 items. The 3rd grade won an Ice Cream Party! They will celebrate their win on December 3rd. Overall, at last count, and not counting what basketball had collected going door to door, the school collected 819 items to be donated to the food pantry. Some straggling donations so the count was well over 1000 items. It was a great success, and they hope to make it a yearly event. Everybody was really motivated to help and support their class.

Eustis Farnam High School National Honor Society members are Jennae Brockmeier, Bentley Stubbs, Ethan Oberg, Shelby Jurjens, Brecken Hecox, Maryah Oberg, Christian Maurer, Cole Dean, Bladen Williams, Lauryn Ruda, Olivia Wall, Whitney Page. Maryah Oberg, Cole Dean are the new members.

Brooklynn Tidyman, the Furnas County Rodeo Queen, visited Arapahoe Public School recently, where she met with students in kindergarten through third grade. During her visit, Brooklynn read to the students and provided an educational presentation about the sport of rodeo. She also discussed the responsibilities, skills, and dedication required to serve as a rodeo queen. Her visit offered students a unique opportunity to learn about rodeo traditions and community representation.

CURTIS, Neb. — Producers and ag families are invited to the Southwest Nebraska Cattlemen December Meeting at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, featuring farm and ranch succession expert Allan Vyhnalek. The program will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 2–4 p.m. in the NCTA Education Center Auditorium.