Books provide comfort for children during trying times
COLBY – The growing library at Citizens’ Clubhouse has become a valuable resource for supporting children through significant life events. When one of the childcare facility’s preschool teachers unexpectedly died, […]
Documentary, exhibit help educate public about German family massacre
FORT WALLACE – A new exhibit and 50-minute documentary film about the massacre of the German family, which occurred 150 years ago in what is now Logan County, is being […]
Bonuses help with childcare facility staff retention
COLBY – Bonuses for staff have significantly improved staff retention at Citizens’ Clubhouse in Colby and other childcare facilities throughout the area. This summer, 130 children participated in the school-aged […]
Technology Center open for use by area schools, other groups
Russell eighth graders have enjoyed a hands-on career exploration day at the Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation for the past three years. It has become so popular that the Russell […]
Internships provide work-based learning experiences
Through a Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth program, a record number of interns received meaningful work-based learning experiences to prepare them for successful futures and strengthen rural communities. Local businesses […]
Family members enjoy reading new books at childcare facility
ELLSWORTH – When new books arrived at the Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center, family and community members were invited into the facility to read aloud. This created deeper engagement with […]