8/25/25: Assault, Holbrook, NE: Delayed report of an assault that occurred at HoJo’s: The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office investigated an incident on August 23 at a local bar where a man was assaulted during an altercation.

8/24/25: Animal on Roadway S 83 Hwy, Maywood, Ne; Animal on Roadway, Hwy 23, Maywood, NE; Animal on Roadway Rd 746, Moorefield, NE. 8/25/25: Citizen Other, 5th St., Curtis, NE; Accident-Car/animal/other 18 Hwy NE; Ambulance Illness Ohio Ave., Welfleet, NE.

During the month of September, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is offering free nitrate/nitrite tests to well owners to learn about their drinking water quality. High levels of nitrates and nitrites in drinking water have been linked to serious health issues, including respiratory problems, particularly in infants and young children. There have been wells in southwest Nebraska that have tested high for nitrates during recent studies.

Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, the city of Curtis will be receiving ten (10) trees for the Curtis Street Tree Lottery project. All homes and businesses are eligible to apply with the city for a street tree by September 12th for a free street tree. The tree’s will be the responsibility of the property owner to care for and maintain the tree. Locations within one mile of the city of Curtis will also be accepted. Please pick up an application to be considered for one of these ten trees at the city office.

Lincoln, Neb., September 3— Stop by the “Big Red Building” to explore how the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, along with Nebraska Extension are providing Solutions for On-Farm Risk at the 2025 Husker Harvest Days farm show, located at Lot 827.

Each local county, school district and many municipalities saw their valuations rise as they finalize their budgets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Commercial and ag land valuations are based on the last three years of sales.

Following Friday’s football game and a week of Homecoming festivities, Southern Valley crowned its Homecoming King and Queen, seniors Isaac Hamilton and Tori Bose.

On May 14, the 79th day of the most recent Legislative session, LB 140 passed on a vote of 48-1, taking effect immediately. The bill required Nebraska school boards to adopt cellphone policies prior to the 2025-26 school year.

Thursday, August 28: Liver & onion or Biscuits & gravy, hash browns, Calif. blend, mixed fruit.

25 Years Ago-August 31, 2000 The Southern Valley Eagles softball team opened the 2000 season Thursday afternoon when they hosted the 1999 state runner-up Cozad Haymakers on the field in Stamford. The more experienced Haymakers won the game.