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On October 15, Cherry County Hospital marked a remarkable milestone — 50 years at its Green Street location. The celebration honored not only five decades of service in its current home, but also more than a century of commitment to quality healthcare in the Sandhills region.

How do we plan to accomplish helping our community strive and grow? By building a beautiful event center. Let me begin by saying there will not be any tax money used to build the event center.

It’s been said that “How you were raised determines who you are.” The older I get, the more I find myself understanding that. While genetics play a role in personality, your upbringing provides the foundational blueprint for your adult life by teaching you how to view yourself, others, and the world, with lasting effects on everything from self-esteem to how you handle stress.

As the sun rose over Main Street, my heart gleamed with pride. The morning light caught on the rows of American flags lining our townbright stripes and quiet reverence waving in the Sandhills breeze. It felt like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting, except this isn’t a painting. It’s real. It’s Cherry County, Nebraska. It’s home.

There’s a new baby in Lakeview! Leora Jaye Schubauer was born November 4 to Jason and Lizzie Schubauer, weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs. She joins big sisters Ella, age 6, and Clara, age 4. Proud grandparents are Rick and Peggy Medema, Janel Schubauer and Mike Schubauer. Congratulations! (And yes, this great aunt thinks she’s adorable!)

Temps are dropping and basketball practice is starting. A bit of moisture would be welcome to lessen the fire dangers, but the corn picking is in full swing and moisture has been a bit of a challenge. If we weren’t complaining, we wouldn’t be breathing, I guess.

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I know it has been a while since you have heard from us but never fear we will have not gone anywhere. We have been busy on the road serving our passengers, working on year-end reporting (still), and revving up for the next year of transportation services regionwide. We know with Federal and State award reductions (we are not supposed to use the term “budget cuts”), that there will be some changes going into our winter schedules, but let us save that for next time.

In the cold drizzle of the afternoon, two local Good Samaritans stopped what they were doing to repair a downed American flag on Main Street. The moment was captured by Kelsey Dredge, who had just stepped out of the Made New second-hand store when she noticed Doug Pier and Bill Colburn working together to raise the flag back into place.

Arthur, NE — Those interested in understanding the latest trends in cash rental rates, lease provisions, and crop-share lease considerations are invited to attend a valuable workshop in Arthur. Event details • Title: Agricultural Land Lease Workshop • Date: November 18, 2025 • Time: 10:00 a.m.