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Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in May. This is a great time to help your child get the vaccines they need for the upcoming school year. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks at several businesses in Furnas County on Monday. Three of the ten businesses checked sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 70%, though each of the businesses checked the minor’s identification before sale.

Area students took advantage of sunshine and planted trees in celebration of Arbor Day Friday. The fourth grade from the Arapahoe/Holbrook Schools met at the Arapahoe City Park to plant a Maple Autumn Blaze tree in celebration of Arbor Day.

Serving the communities in and around Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Harlan and Red Willow Counties Several students from both Southern Valley and Southwest captured medals at the NSAA State Journalism competition this week. The Southwest Roughriders were well-represented at State Journalism with Shie King as State Champion in Editorial Cartooning while also receiving 7th place in Photo/Artistic Illustration.

One Gosper County volunteer was among the many honored at the 2026 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards. Seventeen adult volunteers, nine 4-H members, and five families of volunteers are being recognized with Awards.

The 2026 4-H Carnival was hosted by Silver Spurs and 4-H Workers 4-H Clubs on Saturday, April 18th at the Ella Missing Center in Arapahoe. The public was able to participate in games, earn prizes, jump in the bounce house, and enjoy cake, ice cream, and hot dogs. The Furnas County 4-H Shooting Sports club helped serve.

The Furnas County 4-H Shooting Sports competition was held on Saturday at the Izaak Walton south of Arapahoe. There were several kids taking part in BB gun, 22 and trap along with archery.

25 Years Ago-April 26, 2001 John Windhusen represnted Beaver City at the Tree City Ceremony in Lincoln. Beaver City was named a Tree City ISA for the 12th consecutive year.

Thursday, April 23: Hamburger rice casserole-Gail J. Monday, April 27: Mongolian meatballs-Jenn.