YORK, Neb. (January 16, 2026) - York University announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 term. 180 students were recognized with this distinction. Academic excellence continues to grow, as the Dean’s List recognition has increased by nearly 84% in the last seven years.

Maywood Teamates celebrated National Mentor month! We are so grateful for the time these wonderful adults give to our students! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, call the school or go to teammates.org. #impact #inspire

KEARNEY- Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) is conducting a medication takeback event at the Gosper County Senior Center in Elwood, Nebraska, on Monday, February 16th, 2026, from 10AM-12PM. TRPHD employees will accept unused medications to dispose of them safely.

By Nathaly Dragoo | NCTA News Curtis, Neb. — At the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, mornings come early, and lessons are lived, not just learned. It’s a place where students turn ambition into action and dreams into careers that feed and serve their communities.

In Nebraska landscapes, trees provide far more than aesthetic value. They offer shade, wildlife habitat, wind protection, and even help manage snow.

Private Pesticide Training Private pesticide safety training has been set for Perkins, Chase, and Dundy Counties. Applicators are encouraged to attend one of the training sessions if their license is expiring or if they need to go to initial training.

Ag Valley Co-op, in partnership with the CHS Seeds for Stewardship Foundation, recently donated $5,000 to the Arapahoe Area Food Pantry, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening local communities and addressing food insecurity.

CURTIS -The Medicine Valley School Board met on January 12 and conducted their business in under one hour before adjourning to enter into executive session. The officers and standing committee memberships will remain the same in 2026.

Weather! Who wants to talk about the weather? Not me! Not until we get some white stuff or wet stuff. The Lebanon American Legion had a great turn-out for their soup supper.

The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. Open meeting laws noted in the City Office.