The Stockville Congregational Church has her jingle bells on! With Kort Kemp running the John Deere sleigh and Bruce Ganter in the bucket, the lights were hung with care.

The holiday season is often touted as the most wonderful time of year, but it also presents an increased risk of home fires.

MAYWOOD – The school board held their last meeting of the year on Monday, December 8, 2025. The board settled negotiations with the Maywood Education Association (MEA) and set the base teacher’s pay at $40,200 for 2026-2027.

Nebraska’s ongoing efforts to meet its Republican River Compact obligations are once again creating operational challenges for the surfacewater irrigation system.

On Saturday, December 13, area residents will have the opportunity to honor our veterans by attending the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony in local communities.

The Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA) announced that Karlie (Sines) Bruce has been selected as the 2025 NMEA Novice Music Educator of the Year, an honor recognizing exceptional achievement, leadership, and promise among Nebraska’s early-career music educators.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect their mental well-being this holiday season, a time when emotional strain, stress, and crisis situations often become more frequent.

Well, they’ve done it again. The holidays have snuck up on me, seemingly out of nowhere. As we enter the season of giving, I think children are great examples. Yes, children get excited about Christmas because of presents and Santa. But, at their core, I think they make great givers, too.

By Bridget Diamond-Welch, Ph.D When someone escapes domestic violence, their journey to healing has only just begun. As physicians, you are often the first professionals to recognize signs of abuse and can play a pivotal role in connecting survivors to lifesaving resources.

Kyle Rote (Lisco, NE).