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.

Arapahoe Cub Scout Troop 236 held their annual Raingutter Regatta on November 18th at the American Legion Building. Scout members (top l-r) Jentzen Soncksen, Ryker Stark, Owen Houser, Henrey Barnes, Jack Snyder, Brax Warman, Kaylee Leising and Madison Leising. (left photo) Jentzen and Ryker race their sailboats by blowing wind on their sails.

The Wish Tree is Up! If you would like to make a wish come true this Christmas, stop by the Cambridge school to pick up a star any time the main office is open or during any event! Please be sure to note the number of star you are taking on the list under the tree! If you haven’t turned in your application, there is still time and plenty of room on the tree! Applications can be picked up at school.

The Maywood Future Business Leaders of America recently hosted a soup luncheon and silent auction to support the Frontier County Ambulance Fund. The goal of this fundraiser is to help purchase a power load system for the ambulance stretcher — essential equipment that allows EMTs to transport patients more safely and efficiently while reducing physical strain on volunteers. If you were unable to attend but would still like to contribute, donations can be sent to the Frontier County Ambulance Fund. Your support helps ensure our community’s emergency responders have the tools they need to continue providing exceptional care. Shown in the picture are Sawyer Dibbern, Blayklee Farr, First Responder Michael Fisher, Dallas Grunden, and Raelene Lanning.

HOLBROOK - The former home of the Holbrook Vet Clinic and Groom & Board has changed hands, making way for Kreutzer Animal Services. Erin Kreutzer, who was 15 years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, will own and operate the business and share her love and passion for animals.