BEAVER CITY – Mayor Leighton Schmidt presided over the regular City Council meeting on July 19, 2021, with all six council members—Quinn Barnas, Kevin Harper, Chris Joppa, Roger Powell, Russell Rickert, and Becky Robinson—present.

Anticipation and excitement is arising in Harlan County. Yes, it is that time of year again where the fairgrounds in Orleans will come alive.

100 Years Ago-July 21, 1921 Ruben Pettijohn threw three professional wrestlers who were taking on all corners at a sideshow. Weighing only 133 pounds, Pettijohn was A.E.F.

25 Years Ago-July 18, 1996 Welcome to the Furnas County Fair, July 22- 27. Steve Harder, son of Jim and Suzie Harder of Beaver City and a 1996 graduate of Southern Valley High School, will participate on the South Team in the annual Shrine Bowl on July 27 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

10 years ago More than 6,300 nationwide members, advisers, alumni, and guests of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) gathered in Anaheim, CA for the 2011 Conference.

10 years ago Noreen Colby and family won the Supermarket Sweepstakes at the Duck Dive and captured over $380 in groceries from Cambridge Supermarket. Strong winds overturned the grain cart owned by Trevor Kubik northwest of Cambridge Sunday night.

10 years ago Contestants competed for the honor of 2011 Gosper Rodeo County Queen Taytum Dickman and Cheyenne Beck was Princess. Kevin Bullis was selected as Custodian of the Year by the Nebraska State Custodian Association for the year of 2011.

10 years ago Colton Sides from Hershey, NE has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner. Son of Mike and Kerry Sides of Hershey and grandson of Marlene Mustion and John and Donna Brown, all of Indianola.

The family of Alfred Cass would like to thank everyone for the cards, food, calls, and memorials at the passing of our Dad. You made our loss a little easier knowing how much he was loved. Thank you to Pastor Kats and to Faith Community Church for the lunch after the service.

Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, July 23: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group. Sunday, July 25: 10:00 a.m.-Worship & Sunday School.