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On Monday Sept. 30, the South Loup cross country team traveled to compete at the annual Kearney invite where they ran against 50 teams, and 481 total class D runners. The boys' team came home with an impressive 12th place and three runners in the top 75: junior Josiah Coleman (19:18.5) 27th, freshman Jaden Baker (19:59.2) 58th, and senior Dawson Mason (20:17.7) 71st.

The Twin Loup Wolves hosted the South Loup Bobcats and Sandhills Valley Mavericks on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Sargent.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of early detection. Linda Schafer, a Cozad resident, knows the significance of these messages firsthand. Her journey through breast cancer underscores the life-saving role of self-exams and persistence.

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Nebraskans will vote on six ballot issues during this fall’s general election, including competing initiatives on the issue of abortion. Here’s a rundown of three of those ballot issues, those concerning abortion and paid sick leave: - Initiative 434, titled the “Protect Women and Children” initiative, would, if approved, place the state’s current policy on abortion, which allows the procedure only during the first 12 weeks of gestation, into the State Constitution.

I was asked where I come up with the thoughts about plants and animals that I write for this column and the answer is easy…other people! Take for example last month Luanne came up to me and told me about Todd flooding a “huge” wasp out of the ground. She forgot to bring it with her, but I already knew; it was a cicada killer, our largest wasp.

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Members are pleased to announce the completion of the railing project along the ramp at the front entrance. Tom Smith spearheaded the project with Dan Trumbull building and installing the railing. Funding for the railing was provided by an anonymous donor.

A father told his 3 sons when he sent them to the University, “I feel it’s my duty to provide you with the best possible education. And you do not owe me anything for that.

The goal of any small town is to retain its young people; to encourage high school graduates to either enter the workforce or obtain their education and return to their hometown to implement their new skill or trade. That is exactly what Lucy Kimball has done.