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No action taken on Open Meetings complaint

The Cherry County Commissioners announce that the Office of the Nebraska Attorney General has determined that no action will be taken against Cherry County based upon an Open Meetings Complaint filed by Carolyn Semin of Kilgore, on July 5, 2022. This is the second complaint of this type filed by Semin, which the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has declined to pursue.

Nebraska is above average when it comes to Election Day

With Election Day coming up and only 66.8 percent of the voting age population having voted in the 2020 presidential election and 53.4 percent in the 2018 midterm, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Most & Least Politically Engaged States.

Annual bison round-up completed at Fort Niobrara NWR

Wednesday,October12,2022was a beautiful, sunny day with a high of 58 degrees, and wind gusts that were a bit shy of that temperature at 52 mph. Things went smoothly as the bison were driven down the pathway into the corrals for the annual round-upatFortNiobraraNational Wildlife Refuge.

Hoots and Howls Under Starlight at Fort Niobrara NWR

Valentine – Come experience the creatures of the night with a unique opportunity to see the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge after dark. On October 29, at 7:00 p.m. CT, come join Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge staff and learnabouttheanimalsandsounds of the night during the Hoots and Howls program.

It’s Ladies Night at Bomgaars with proceeds benefiting Cherry County Hospital

It’s time to start planning Bomgaars Ladies Night for the Valentine Bomgaars Store; a night of festive fun and fall shopping! For the past six years, Bomgaars has held a Ladies Night in the fallwinter. During this one evening, five percent of the total sales has been donated to cancer centers and hospitals in the communities we serve.

Did you know?

High cholesterol levels are often associated with adulthood. However, children also may experience high cholesterol, which can affect their long-term health. Pediatric high cholesterol, like its adult counterpart, refers to high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), also known as 'bad' cholesterol. Elevated LDL can lead to fatty deposits that cause hardening of the arteries. Complications such as heart attack, stroke and early severe diseases are possible, according to Children's Health. John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital warns that heart disease has its roots in childhood. Therefore, it is important to be aware of children's cholesterol levels, as high levels can increase kids' chances of heart disease and stroke as adults. Childhood obesity, eating a diet high in trans fat and saturated fat, and having a parent or close family member with high cholesterol are risk factors for children. A pediatrician can be consulted and a lipid profile prescribed to check cholesterol levels. Lipid profiles are recommended between ages nine and 11, and again between ages 17 and 21.

Lunch Menus

Monday, Oct. 17 - Breakfast: Cody- Scrambled eggs, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

Boost your indoor garden’s beauty

Whether your indoor garden has outgrown its location or you are looking to expand your garden, a bit of pinching, pruning or propagating may be the answer. Grooming houseplants keeps your indoor garden looking its best and plants contained to the available space. You can use some of the trimmings to start new plants.