WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 - Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 must do so by March 15. Producers who have not yet signed a 2021 enrollment contract or who want to make an election change should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to make an appointment. Program enrollment for 2021 is required to participate in the programs, but elections for the 2021 crop year are optional and otherwise remain the same as elections made for 2020.

The Southwest High School cheerleaders held a mini-cheer camp before the Roughriders’ games vs. Axtell last weekend.

Spelling Bee Written Round Medalists were (right to left): 1) Isaac Hamilton (SV) 2) Thomas Magorian (A) 3) Rylee Bahe (A) 4) Paisley Zodrow (A) 5) Peyton Brown (SV) 6) Erin Johnson (C) Oral Round Medalists at the recent Spelling Bee were (right to left): 1) Isaac Hamilton (SV) 2) Kya Mowry (A) 3) Erin Johnson (C) 4) Thomas Magorian (A) 5) Rylee Bahe (A) 6) Paisley Zodrow (A).

Boy oh boy. Weather is really the news this week! At the time of this writing, Tuesday morning, the thermometer says -5 degrees. According to yesterday at the same time, it was -20. Monday was a nice sunny day and the temp did come up to o, but the sun’s heat didn’t seem to be turned on. The weatherman is promising warmer times by the end of the week. Sure do hope he comes through on that!

INDIANOLA - The Indianola City Council met Monday to discuss and approve the annual audit, preparations for pool season and the purchase of a loader for the City. After approval of the prior minutes, claims and the January Treasurer’s Report, the Council received the annual audit report from Michael Hoback of AMGL.

The Bartley Village Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Village Attorney, Nate Mustion, presented to the board and answered questions regarding a Land Bank.

The Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, Feb 15, 2021. Council member Jeff Ommert was absent.

Unit 199 of the American Legion Auxiliary met on Feb. 11 at the Community Building in Cambridge at 2:25 p.m. The Unit has already begun preparing for Wreaths Across America, December 2021, building on the success they had with this project in 2020. 351 Veterans are buried at Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge. Our Unit’s goal is to honor every veteran’s memorial stone with a Wreath. A number of local businesses have already donated and the Unit will reach out to additional businesses and individuals in the community. The Unit will also be seeking volunteers to help with the ceremony and the placement of wreaths in December. It is a great privilege to be a part of this national movement to honor our veterans and teach the next generation about their courage and sacrifice. Wreaths can be purchased for $15.00/each, or donations made to place wreaths for those veterans whose families are no longer available. For more information, contact Sondra Jonson at 308-697-3493.

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Hadley Trosper is pictured with a nearly- six foot icicle found at the home of her great-grandparents, Norm and Joyce Trosper. .