(Courtesy Photo) The Gordon Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting an Open House on Friday, August 14.

Photo by Scott Bidroski The Bottom of Six Mile Hill, a book about the family history and life of Gordon native Wayne L. Coon, is now available for purchase in Gordon with all proceeds going Gordon Volunteer Fire Department.

Courtesy Photo Sadie Coffey, the new Superintendent for Hay Springs Public Schools, says she is looking forward to learning what makes Hay Springs special, and working to strengthen systems that serve the students, school, and community.

Photo by Tim Liebermann Left: Doc Browder, President and Manager of the Museum stands out front of the historic building after a much needed new roof was installed this past July.

Photo by Tim Liebermann Tom and Karen Cobb (both far right) were honored at the annual Tri-State Oldtime Cowboys Hall of Fame breakfast as the newest members of the prestigious club. They were joined by the Hurd family, with daughter Laura Hurd (center) delivering the invocation for her parents.

(Courtesy Photo) Judy Walters, Commander of the Nebraska American Legion, stands with Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools educator Angela Anderson and American Legion District 1 Commander Jerry Fullerton at the Legion Convention on June 27. Anderson was honored as an American Legion Teacher of the Year at the event.

Courtesy Photo Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment Director Jesse Bradley honored 13 students whose artwork was chosen to be part of the 2027 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” Calendar. Pictured with the Lt. Gov from Gordon-Rushville High School include Eliza Golden and Haley Dane who had their artwork chosen as winners of the contest. See the full story on Page 2!

(Courtesy Photo) The annual Most Beautiful Flowering Spring Tree contest is now open for the fourth year.