Body 10 years ago Harlan Gydesen was presented a plaque during halftime at the Elwood vs Southwest football game on Thursday. The plaque was in recognition for being a bus driver for Elwood School for 30 years.

Body 10 years ago Pam Gaston, 4-H Council member, presented Outstanding 4-H Member awards to Bret Neel and Hailey Esch for their willingness to help younger 4-H members and their services to the 4-H program.

Body 100 Years Ago October 27, 1921 The high school enjoyed a debate by Miss Burns Debating Class. The question, “Resolved, that capital punishment should be abolished.” The affirmation was upheld by Margaret Mackprang, Ira Greer and George Hellner.

Body 25 Years Ago October 24 , 1996 Issue Not Available. 50 Years Ago October 28, 1971 Beaver City’s Centennial will be the big news in 1972 and plans are being formulated by 19 members of the Centennial Committee.

Body 4-H Achievement Night is a special event held each year to honor 4-H’ers, club leaders, and volunteers for all the hard work they have put forth toward their projects and the Furnas County 4-H program over the past year.

Body First Christian Church, 501 Calvert Ave., Elwood, 308-785-2669 Sundays-Fellowship and Coffee 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, October 29: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group.

Body If you would like to join us please call the Center by 9:30 am. The Center is delighted with folks coming to share in the noon meal. Beginning Oct. 1, 2021 we are offering folks the opportunity to have a carry out meal if they so desire. Please call for reservations by 9:30 a.m

Body On October 19 and 20, 2021, approximately 300 sophomore students from Arapahoe, Minden, Bertrand, Southern Valley, Elwood, Alma, Eustis-Farnam, Loomis, Holdrege, Franklin, Axtell, and Wilcox-Hildreth participated in the career exploration workshop called Connecting the Dots.

Body C = Cozad; EL = Elwood; G = Gothenburg; L = Lexington; O = Overton; Oc = Oconto; S = Sumner 156 4-H members, parents and leaders attended the 76th annual Dawson County 4-H Achievement Barbecue held Sunday night, October 24, 2021 at the Lexington Middle School Cafeteria.

Body (Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College will offer a free informational seminar, “Opening A Family Child Care Home Business,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at its locations in Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney and Ord. It also will be available online.