August already? How can that be?? Didn’t we just turn to the June calendar a couple of weeks ago? And now it’s just a few days until school starts. First day at Southwest is set for August 12.

(OMAHA, Neb.) - At Ease USA (AEU), an organization that provides services and treatment for those impacted by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), has expanded its network of preferred providers to better serve veterans, active military, reservists, family members and others who need assistance. In addition to Omaha and Lincoln, on-site AEU-supported services are now available in Grand Island, Kearney and North Platte.

INDIANOLA - The Indianola City Council met Monday to discuss preparations for the upcoming Old Settlers celebration as well as recreation needs for formulating the budget and convening the Health Board.

BEAVER CITY – The regular City Council meeting was held on August 2, 2021, with Mayor Leighton Schmidt presiding. Four council members (Quinn Barnas, Kevin Harper, Russell Rickert, and Becky Robinson) were present, and Roger Powell and Chris Joppa were absent.

COURT CALLS 7/26/2021 Jesse Hargett of Beaver City: Possession of Marijuana; Hearing on Diversion Status December 13, 2021 @ 9:30 A.M. Billy Davis of Beaver City: Disturbing the Peace; Plead: No Contest; Found Guilty.

ELWOOD - With family fun at the carnival, rodeo, parade and 4-H competition, the Gosper County Fair provided a final blast of fun before the summer winds to a close. Full results from the fair will be available next week.

The William Geiger family was the recipient of the Pioneer Farm Family Award on Saturday evening at the Gosper County Fair. William Geiger was 13 or 14 years old when he traveled from the Black Forest in Germany to Ellis Island.

The Indianola Historical Society will welcome and sponsor a musical and historical storyteller at Old Settlers on August 14. Dan Holtz will be the guest for the program, which will be held at 1 p.m.

CAMBRIDGE – The Nebraska Department of Education released its second draft of the proposed health education standards for grades K-12 on July 29. After thousands of Nebraskans voiced opposition to the first draft that was released in March, the State Board of Education was prompted to require the department to revise the standards. The second draft will be discussed when the state board convenes for their monthly meeting in Lincoln this Friday.

100 Years Ago August 28, 1921 While Rosina Knuth was cranking a Ford it backfired breaking one of the bones in her right arm. The Redpath-Horner Chautauqua closed a five-day session here.