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The Department of Education’s proposed Health Education Standards have served as a catalyst for rigorous debate since they were first introduced in March. For the second month in a row, hundreds of people attended the regular State Board of Education meeting. Over 300 people attended the May 7 meeting in Kearney with approximately 75 individuals speaking in opposition to and 18 testifying in support of the proposed standards. According to Dist. 7 board member, Robin Stevens of Gothenburg, most people contacting him are in opposition to the proposed standards on the grounds that the content is age inappropriate.

INDIANOLA - The Southwest Board of Education met Monday evening for an hour to approve a trio of hires in the elementary as well as to discuss and approve a compensation raise for substitute teachers.

Patriots of Red Willow County will be meeting to elect leadership for the County Republican Party on May 18, 7:00 pm at “Bedore Barn” , 38404 Road 719, McCook, NE. Leadership positions to be filled include Vice Chair person, Secretary, Treasurer, and Precinct Captains.

Moisture is short, but the weeds are growing. And the wheat still looks good with a few heads showing a little beard sticking out. With near freezing temps in the forecast! The weatherman is cutting that a little too close for comfort.

Four members from Arapahoe FCCLA recently attended the first ever Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America virtual State Leadership Conference. This annual event was held virtually from Monday, April 12 through Tuesday, April 13. Over 700 students from 81 chapters across the state attended this virtual conference. This conference provided students opportunities to hear from the keynote speaker, participate in breakout sessions, receive STAR Event results, be recognized for their work throughout the year, and elect the 2021-2022 State Officer Team.

Artists and medical personnel both know the importance of art. The famous nurse Florence Nightingale once said, “Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means to recovery.” Elaine Poggi, Founder of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals agrees and stated “The mood changes when our beautiful nature photos are placed on the walls, providing color, comfort, and hope to patients, caregivers, and loved ones.”

Graduates from Cambridge, Elwood, Southern Valley and Southwest closed their high school days with commencement activities this weekend, celebrating accomplishments and the beginning of a new journey.

More than 10 years ago - November 29, 2010 - Duckwall’s made the announcement they would be closing all of their stores in early January of 2011. The news was a shock to everyone in Cambridge as Duckwall’s served as the primary general retail option in Cambridge.

On April 11, 2021, William Quinn filed an Amended Motion for Change of Venue to move his upcoming trial out of Furnas County. The matter came for decision before District Judge David W. Urbom on April 29, 2021.