Clay Center, NE - Today, Melanie Knight announced her candidacy for the Nebraska Legislature, District 38. Knight’s campaign priorities will be focused on tax relief, improving access to rural healthcare, protecting public education, investing in rural economic develop-ment, and respecting the voice of the people.

If organizers for the 2025 Southwest Nebraska Big Give had to sum up the day in one word, it would be “impressive.” The one-day of giving on Nov. 6 reached a new record in 2025, with $410,855.49 in donations for 45 organizations in McCook and Southwest Nebraska.

INDIANOLA - The Indianola City Council met Monday for a lengthy discussion on a number of topics, including a presentation from Miller & Associates on comprehensive plans and zoning regulations as well as what to do about unlicensed vehicles parked on City streets.

Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Council member Jeff Ommert was absent from the meeting.

The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees met on Monday, November 16 at 5:30 pm. The board approved the appointment of Angie Mitchell as clerk/treasurer. Current clerk Shawnna Miller has resigned her position, but will be working to train Mitchell.

We would like to express our appreciation for the care and concern shown to our family at the passing of our wife, mom, and grandma. We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love through prayers, cards, memorials, flowers and plants, a visit, phone call, text, or hug.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in November. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. We are starting to see flu circulate in Nebraska.

Ogallala, NE — November 7, 2025 — Adams Bank & Trust announces the passing of Todd S. Adams, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, who represented the bank’s fourth generation of family leadership.

The Schumer Shutdown continues. It’s the longest government shutdown in history, and we’re seeing the impacts all across the country. That includes Nebraska. Last week, a friend of mine called me to tell me about a restaurant in Bellevue. Normally, it’s packed with airmen from Offutt. Because of the government shutdown, airmen and civilian workers don’t want to come in to eat. They aren’t able to afford it when they aren’t being paid. They don’t know when the next paycheck will come.