On Friday, the Arapahoe Area Foundation presented a check for $10,000 to the Arapahoe Fire Department. Representing the fire department were (l-r) Wendall Hoefs, Todd Monie, Brian Sisson. Presenting the check from the Arapahoe Area Foundation were (l-r) John Tangeman, Sherry Cacy, Dallas Garey, Kristie Warner and Kevin Urbom.

RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Nathan Goshert, Pastor 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. 962-7730.

Open Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kim and Joe Helms attended the 2nd birthday celebration for Wrenley Helms at the home of Derek and Allison Helms. Kelly Bowers of Torrington, WY was a visitor of his mother, Cindy Bowers, to help her do some yard work over the weekend.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 212 Randolph Ave., Holbrook, NE Pastor Dale Whitson Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m..

MISSION MALL Thrift Store, 509 Nebraska Ave., Arapahoe, NE. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 28: Pork sandwich, potato salad, pea salad, mandarin oranges. Friday, April 29: Potato bar, hamburger, broccoli, deviled eggs, fruit salad.

Author Ron Dubas is pictured with his book Wildflowers Beyond the Road as well as Lauren Bonk who edited the book at a book signing at the Elwood Public Library on Friday, April 22, 2022..

Accepting Donations Until May 31,2022 LINCOLN, NE (April 21, 2022) - Today, in an effort to help beef cattle producers impacted by the Road 739 Fire, leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund announced they have activated the disaster relief account and are now accepting monetary donations until May 31, 2022. The Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations made to the Disaster Relief Fund may be tax deductible – a receipt will be sent upon deposit of funds.

First Christian Church, 501 Calvert Ave., Elwood, 308-785-2669 Sundays-Fellowship and Coffee 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, April 29: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group.