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In 2023, we served up to 80 people each month. We had a total of 21 new adults and 24 new children sign up for assistance during 2023. Our prayers go out to those in need and we praise God we can be of help to them.

Congratulations to Greg and Tammy Gass! They won the Outstanding Volunteer award from the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) February 8, 2024 in Lincoln. They received this honor for leading the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) program for high school youth since 1997 in Cherry County. Their countless hours have made this a once-in-a-lifetime experience that keeps teens connected to Extension and 4-H, and empowers them to be active in their communities.

Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.

Michael Kluender, CPA, recently opened his own practice, Kluender CPA, LLC, and can assist with not only income tax preparation, but consulting, payroll and sales tax services. Kluender was born and raised in Cherry County and has several years of experience preparing farm, ranch, business and individual tax returns.

Filing Deadline for Incumbents was Thursday, February 15, 2024.***An incumbent is defined as someone holding an elective office, even if filing for an office other than the one in which they are presently serving.

Incidents/Arrests On 02/11/2024 at 7:55 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Cherry Street. A 50 year old South Dakota man was arrested on an active Cherry County warrant.

Each year, the average American household spends $2,869 on realestate property taxes plus another $448 for residents of the 26 states with vehicle property taxes. In order to determine who pays the most relative to their state, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its Property Taxes by State in 2024 report, as well as expert commentary.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

The State 4-H Indoor Archery Championship was held January 27, 2024 in Grand Island. Four youth from Cherry County competed this year! Congratulations to Mason Hamilton for placing sixth in the Cub Freestyle category. Also participating were Carson Hamilton, Brooke Brashears and Cam Brashears. To learn more about 4-H and the shooting sports program, contact 402-376-1850.

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, lettuce, fruit and milk.