Body Jeremiah Huntley was recently recognized as the Cambridge Area Rotary Club’s Student of the Quarter for Cambridge Public Schools. With commitment to making a positive impact on his community, Jeremiah serves as an inspiring role model within the school.

Body Six local semifinalists have been named for the 2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Those still in the running for up to $25,000 to start up or expand an existing business include applicants from McCook, Indianola, Imperial and Champion.

Body American Legion Auxiliary Unit #290 in Elwood, NE chose Poppy Poster winners for the 6th grade at Elwood School. From left to right: Benjamin Morton 3rd, Kollan Pohl 2nd and Traeston Hagan 1st.

Body In an effort to clean up the community, Elwood Village Board has approved moving forward with the Nuisance Program. Nuisance Officer, West Central Nebraska Development District, Inc.

Body The Southwest High School Board of Education met for their monthly meeting on April 8th, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m.

Body Beginning today, county election offices are sending out early voting ballots for the May 14, 2024, statewide primary to voters who completed early voting applications and fulfilled the new voter ID requirement.

Body Thank you to everyone who made my 80th birthday so much fun. Truly enjoyable, regardless of my age! Thanks to all who sent cards and visited and who gave gifts and called. All were much appreciated. Thank you again.

Body Seniors: Bailee Ahlemeyer*, Brenna Deterding*, Jalen Kent*, Kamryn McArthur*, Emma Rasmussen*, Leah Downer, benjamin Hoberty, Brylyn Springer, Tye Stanton.

Body 7th Grade: Lauren Cunningham*, Isabelle Exstrom*, Troubadour Moler*, Aliah Nelson*, William Oaklund*, Berkley Reiners*. 8th Grade: Hailey Edwards*, Christdolyn Hagan*, Landon Hieter*, Dominik Conn* Sawyer Bjorklund, Abigail King, Paisley Nieman.

Body Seniors: Haydn Farr*, Pryce Johnson*, Nathan Renner*, Tyler Cappa, Gene Rutherford, Gage Gerlach, Jeremiah Ingison, Layton Sailor.