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Nebraska Department of Education draft of health education standards met with controversy

5 years ago By Guyla Mills

Under Nebraska state law, Education Standards for reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies are required to be updated every seven years.

Lebanon News

5 years ago By Myrna Haag

Rain in this neck of the woods this last week was a mixed blessing. Everyone is trying to get the wheat cut, but we are so short on moisture that we really don’t want to say “Rain, go away”. Various amounts were received, as has been the norm this year.

Work will begin on N-89, near Beaver City

5 years ago By News Staff

Weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin July 19 on N-89, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Chip seal is an application of an asphalt binder to a roadway surface followed by an aggregate.

Work will begin on N-89, near Hendley

5 years ago By News Staff

Weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin July 22 on N-89, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Chip seal is an application of an asphalt binder to a roadway surface followed by an aggegate.

COVID Variants and Updates

5 years ago By News Staff

Cases of the Delta variant are increasing throughout the state and in southwest Nebraska. In Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) these Delta variant cases have been related to travel as well as large gatherings.

Cambridge City Council approved nuisance abatement agreement

5 years ago By News Staff

The Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Council Member Mike Harris was absent. After calling the meeting to order, the Council approved the consent agenda items. They then moved on to the Cemetery and Library Reports.

It’s Fair Week!

5 years ago By News Staff

The Furnas County Fair and Rodeo returns this year July 12-17 at the Furnas County Fair Grounds in Beaver City. entertainment and activities begin Wednesday evening with the Kids Tractor Pull, which will chug off at 6:00 p.m., and at 7:00 p.m.

The Furnas County Fair began Monday in Arapahoe with the Fashion and Talent Show at the Ella Missing Center.

Aksarben announces the Aksarben Farm Family Award recipients for 2021

5 years ago By News Staff

Since the 1950s, the Aksarben Foundation has been celebrating Nebraskan farm families with its tradition of awarding Pioneer and Heritage Farm Family Awards. To date, nearly 10,000 families have been recognized at their county fair with this distinction.