This month, we celebrate Nebraska as the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone. We’re recognizing the hard-working producers who make that possible. That’s why I introduced a resolution that designates May as National Beef Month.

Keesha Albrecht is a recent transplant to Brown County, having grown up on a ranch in Blaine County and spent the last several years away while earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English from UNK.

Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met April 25, at the Range Cafe in Bassett. Four members answered roll call and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/ CASA project.

Health care is often thought of as something that happens one patient at a time in a clinic or hospital. Public health takes a broader view and is focused on improving the health of entire populations.

Principal’s Leadership Award – Megan Jones Highest ACT English score – Erick Hitchcock Highest ACT Reading score – Erick Hitchcock Highest ACT Math score – Jaylee Good Highest ACT Science score – Erick Hitchcock Pre-ACT Highest English score – Teigan Marbry Pre-ACT Highest Reading score – Raelynn Reagan Pre-ACT Highest Math score – Mickal Crisman Pre-ACT Highest 8-9 English score – Kristopher Hitchcock Pre-ACT Highest 8-9 Reading score – Kristopher Hitchcock Pre-ACT Highest Grade 9 Math score – Kristopher Hitchcock Pre-ACT Highest Science score – Ben Clingman, Addilyn Doke and Kristopher Hitchcock Fastbridge Highest eMath score – Kristopher Hitchcock Fastbridge Highest Automaticity score – Mickal Crisman Science Biology

After three weeks of shooting, 1st Class leads with 615, followed by Mob County with 577, and in third place is Weed Wackers with 544. Harrison Ferrier Service ties the third place team with 544, Buckley Steel has 536, and Doug’s Mobile Service has 535.