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Golf recently named CapRock Ranch, of Valentine, NE as 84th best course out of 100. This was their first ranking.

Grace Wolf f of Cody, NE received the Keith Keltgen Memorial Scholarship at the recent South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Scholarship and Recognition Banquet in Brookings. More than 125 scholarships totaling more than $650,000 were awarded as part of the annual celebration of student achievement.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 — Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of Nebraska urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating – from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday lights and decorations for hazards. By taking precautions now, families can help prevent tragedies and enjoy a safer, happier holiday season.

From my Window There are many reasons why we should shop local, not only for Christmas shopping needs, but all year long. We have yet to be dissatisfied with anything, small or large, we have purchased locally, especially if it required service, but several instances when we ventured far away for a major purchase, such as a piece of farm equipment, it did not end up very well.

There will be a Thanksgiving service at the Lakeview Church on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome! Gregory and LaCosta Jackson, Ivy, Lillica and Judah spent last weekend at a family cabin near Keystone, returning home Monday.

Although the dry conditions made for a lot of nervous firemen with the influx of hunters to the region, no local fires were reported, for which all are grateful. We hope everyone had a safe and successful rifle deer hunting season.

No arrests were reported for the week of November 16-22. The Police Department responded to 39 calls for service during the week, including: • 8 traffic stops • 5 animal complaints • 3 disturbances • 2 welfare checks • 2 non-injury accidents • 1 theft • 1 assault.

Carrie Jones was sentenced to life in prison in Cedar County District Court for the First-Degree Murder of Gene Twiford in Laurel, NE. Carrie Jones was found guilty of aiding and abetting her husband, Jason Jones, in the First-Degree Murder of Gene Twiford. In addition to the First-Degree Murder conviction, she was also convicted of Tampering with Physical Evidence and Accessory to a Felony. The trial was held in Madison County after a change of venue was granted by the Court.

August 2025 Survey Results ata- Glance: For the sixth time in 2025, the overall regional economic index sank below growth neutral. For the 15th time in the past 16 months, farmland prices sank below growth neutral.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on the illegal shooting and wanton waste of a whitetailed buck in Cherry County in north-central Nebraska. The deer was shot on November 14 or 15 at the McKelvie National Forest.