We’ve had some cold days, but we’ve certainly had some really nice ones, especially considering that it’s mid-January. Our 6” or so of snow is gone except for a few sheltered areas. Time for more? Snow isn’t pleasant to deal with but we do need the moisture.

McCook, Nebraska—In case it has not been apparent, Community Hospital, like all hospitals in the United States has been challenged by the state of healthcare in the nation, according to Troy Bruntz, President & CEO.

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled on January 13 to uphold the Biden Administration’s mandated vaccination rules for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) healthcare workers.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 18, 2022 - The Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) awards ceremony culminated the program’s fifth year of farm management competitions on Saturday, Jan. 15.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWN- PHD) reported nearly twice the number of COVID-19 cases last week than the week before. More than 250 people tested positive last week, with many more having symptoms but not getting tested.

100 Years Ago January 19, 1922 The Community Club took up the matter of providing sufficient clean ice to last the community through the summer. F.C.

25 Years Ago January 9, 1997 The City of Beaver City was awarded a grant in the amount of $12,775.00 from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program.

10 years ago New owners of the Derby Buffet, Ann and Bill Beins, held their grand opening celebration last Wednesday. The Beins have spent several months doing extensive remodeling and now open six days a week.

10 years ago An Ag Valley propane truck, was fully loaded, fell through the septic tank at Ken and Beth Houghtelling’s home southeast of Cambridge last Wednesday.

10 years ago The Gosper County Sheriff’s Office kept the magic of Christmas alive for several children in Gosper County this year by collected donations and gifts. The gifts were collected, wrapped and with the help of Santa’s elves 29 families receiving extra attention and 350 gifts were purchased.