Body The Southern Valley Journalism team returned from state competition with a Class C NSAA State Journalism runner-up trophy for the second year in a row. They competed for the on site portion of the championship on Monday, April 26 .

Body Julia Holdcroft is one of two national recipients of the 2021 Kristen Caperton Inspiration Award through Academic Decathlon.

Body The Arapahoe Public Library has been selected to receive a $20,000 grant from the Kreutz Bennet Donor-Advised Fund, an affiliated fund of Nebraska Community Foundation, to complete their extensive renovation project.

Body 100 Years Ago April 23, 1921 Two hundred attended the first luncheon of the Community Club. Executive nominations were announced as Ralph Ballard, Ray Coady, Homer Heaton, H.A.

Body 25 Years Ago April 25 , 1996 The Southern Valley Future Problem Solvers placed first in the state meet on Saturday and are eligible to compete in the international meet in Providence, Rhode Island. Team members are Jamie Wescott, Amy Stephens, Brian Jackson and Mike Brown.

Body 10 years ago Students participating in the Knowledge Master Quiz Bowl competition were Jacob Gardner, Ashton Wasenius, Levi Watson, Junior Hilker, and Kaylea Watson. Arapahoe Tree Board will be hosting Arbor Day events at the Arapahoe Outdoor Classrooms on Friday, April 29.

Body 10 years ago Marty Petersen has a green thumb. This Sunday, Petersen will hold a plant give away at the north shelter house in McKinley Park in Cambridge.

Body 10 years ago Elwood FCCLA members Michele Haussler, Sami Smith, Sheridan Banzhaf, Ryan Fiene, Desirae Grassmeyer, Brittany Kussman, and Taylor Carlberg were given certificates honoring their speeches.

Body 10 years ago Shannon Ridings, the 16 year-old granddaughter of Ruth Sughroue, was in concert with 85 of her classmates on Saturday, April 23 at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Candace Malleck of Southwest was one of the East players for 2011 Sertoma Volleyball.

Body I would like to thank my friends and family for the prayers, cards, and visits when I had surgery and since I have been home. They have meant so much to me! Darlene Low.