SMITHFIELD, Neb. - When Illa Anders, is asked to describe Smithfield, she smiles and replies, "It's quiet." Ann Hagan adds, "Except when they come to read the water meters, and that sets the dogs off." Anders has been the village clerk since 1989.

A proposal for a new library in Elwood, Neb., will be held Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Elwood Senior Center.

Melanie Bingle and Devon Janes work on their banner for this yeara TMs Santa Claus Parade.

Denver,Colorado-based voice actor and theatrical sound designer Rick Reid puts on a brief but "hare" raising performance in a McCook, Nebraska community theater production of "Harvey" by Mary Chase this week.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 19th at 2:00PM at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

HOLDREGE, Neb.) -- The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District's board of directors approved an allocation and schedule at Tuesday's monthly board meeting that provides for increased deliveries during the 2010 irrigation season.

Dustin A. "Dusty" Von Loh, 24, of Elm Creek, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at St.