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Every season in Nebraska has its markers. Spring brings the return of migrating birds, summer hums with cicadas, and autumn paints our prairies in gold and crimson. But for me, one of the most fascinating signs of fall isn’t the leaves or the cooler air — it’s the sudden appearance of perfectly spun spider webs glistening with morning dew.

Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country.

The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2026 season of Sandhills Ranch Internships. This paid, three-month summer-long internship includes room and partial board as well as additional paid educational opportunities. Explore a career in agriculture through hands-on experiences in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. This is an excellent opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that can open doors to future careers in agriculture while building meaningful relationships.

First quarter Honor Roll students at Cody-Kilgore. A Honor Roll Fiora Moreland, Carson Walkling, Cash Cooper, Emiliano Garza, Logan Hendrix, Kynzee McConaughey, Kayleigh Ravenscroft, Lilly Ravenscroft, James Walklin, Elliah Wolff.

Ryan Adams, Claire Arganbright, Maggie Arnold, Spencer Beebout, Trey Benson, Cam Brashears, Ishita Chaudhari, Zane Christiansen, Duke Daugherty, Zaccary Driving Hawk-Hodder, Bryan Fischer, Margaret Fischer, Laramie Foster, Djerik Garvin, Leopold Giese, Taylor Grubham, OakleiHawthorne,HenryJohnson, Camille King, Lauralee Krueger, Brynna Kruger, Sadie Lurz, Orion Markley, Darien Marshall, Brynlee McSweeney, Evan Moosman, Scott Moser, Blake O’Kief, Harper Osnes, Elizaveta Plaksina, Etson Qualley, Kaylee Reikofski, River Ruby, Adley Swanson, Cameron Wackler.

It was a chilly Halloween, but the town was alive and hopping with sugar-fueled fun. A warming station was set up at the Methodist Church basement and filled many goblins young and old with warm apple cider and treats, paying homage to the memories of Eva Nollette’s years of cider and hugs.

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Trick or treaters made the rounds in Lakeview on a windy Friday, and think they were treated pretty well! Candy, homemade popcorn balls, scotcharoos were a hit! It was worth the trip. As Jodi said, “giving a sugar rush to the neighborhood kids was the highlight of the week!”

On October 30, at 3:40 am., officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Lodi Street. A 39 year old Nebraska woman was arrested for Third Degree Domestic Assault and booked at the Cherry County Jail.

Once upon a time, in the Sandhills of Nebraska, there were three hunters from a distant land….O.K., it was probably Oklahoma or Texas, but I digress. The hunters had traveled hours to get to God’s Country. The trio had arrived to address their need for adventure. The annual pilgrimage to hunt the wily Nebraska 30-point buck had commenced. In order to begin this adventure, the hunters had to purchase their ammunition from the local gun store. They visited with the shop owner, made their ammo purchase, snagged the obligatory Snickers bars and off to harvest their ginormous buck. By mid-morning, the hunters were back at the gun store to purchase more ammo. The shop owner just had to know... “Whatcha’ doing back here so soon? That was a lot of ammo you must have shot up.”