The group of eight survivors from the May 26, 1886 flash flood consisted of four men and four children, Joseph Kavalec, John Macek, John Osmera and children, John J. “Johnny” and Mary, and Jacob Long and daughters, Marie and Anna.

LINCOLN — The Nebraska School Activities Association is proud to recognize Bernie Walz of Southwest High School as this week’s Above and Beyond Award nominee. Bernie is one of those rare individuals whose presence and dedication have become a foundational part of school and community life.

Curtis Fall Festival.

Curtis Fall Festival.

Eager Beaver Days.

A nice meal was shared at Senior Living Choices Community on Monday celebrating National Centenarian Day! A person who is 100 years of age is a Centenarian. Senior Living Choices has a current resident that is 102 years of age her name is Marian Davis. Marian’s friend Doug Baker who is 101 years of age drove himself to eat a nice lunch with Marian. Doug and Marian went to school together many years ago. Doug states they were in the same class. What a special day to have 2 centenarians eating together in Senior Living Choices Community dining room! Life is good!

Cold and flu season will be arriving soon, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) which is most common during the fall and winter months. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to get their RSV vaccinations early in October before the RSV season begins. RSV season usually starts in October and lasts through March.

The Cambridge Lions.

State Senator Teresa Ibach (District 44) has been named the recipient of the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Champion Award, presented by First Five Nebraska during the Thriving Children, Families and Communities conference on September 16. The award honors Senator Ibach’s exceptional leadership and steadfast advocacy for early childhood education across the state.

The Frontier Stitchers Quilt Guild decided to make comfort quilts as their community project for 2025. Each member was to make one or more quilts to donate to the Frontier County Sheriff’s department for them to have on hand for emergency situations. They presented the quilts to the Sheriff at the Curtis Fall Festival. If you would be interested in joining this group, call 402-366-7227 or 308-367-7102.