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Broken Bow, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Broken Bow! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What did county supervisors decide about roads, jobs, and a new bank sign?
- How could Broken Bow’s trash rates and e-bike rules soon change?
- Which Broken Bow athletes punched their tickets to the state track meet?
Also on today's calendar: 87th Annual Scholarship Gala.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 87, low: 49. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Road bond moves forward, bank sign approved for placement by Custer County Supervisors (sandhillsexpress.com) — Custer County Supervisors have approved a Heritage Bank sign along the highway in Broken Bow that will also direct drivers to the Judicial Center, with the bank covering upkeep and utilities. The board also advanced a $2.1 million road bond, renewed employee benefits, set a deadline for hiring a new Highway Superintendent, and heard concerns about how a former employee’s medical leave was handled. 
• Electric bike/scooters, Armory building sale, raise in trash collection cost all subjects at Broken Bow City Council meeting (sandhillsexpress.com) — Broken Bow residents could see a proposed increase in trash collection rates, as the City Council weighed a request from S&L Sanitation while delaying any final decision. Council members also heard safety concerns about electric bikes and scooters, advanced an ordinance discussion, and opened the door for bids on the Armory building, with key decisions expected at upcoming meetings.
• Broken Bow Athletes Qualify for State Track (sandhillsexpress.com) — Broken Bow track and field athletes are headed to the NSAA Class B state meet after strong performances at the B-6 district in Alliance, especially in the throwing events. Multiple Broken Bow boys and girls, including Drew Ellis and Charlee Myers, earned state berths and several others placed in the top six, highlighting local depth across relays and individual events.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Triangle Campers - near Merna →
Victoria Springs State Recreation Area, 43400 State Hwy 21A South, Anselmo
8:00 pm
Friday May 22
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Other local events
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87th Annual Scholarship Gala →
NE One Box Convention Center, 2750 S 27th St, Broken Bow
7:00 pm
Friday May 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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6:00pm Athletic Banquet @ Taylor
Sargent Public Schools Sargent, NE 68874
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Athletic Banquet- Potluck
Sargent Elementary School Loup County Public School, Charles St, Taylor, NE 68879, USA
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Rialto Theatre Movie →
Rialto Theatre - Arnold, 112 S Walnut St, Arnold
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Cattle Trails and Songs of the West →
Broken Bow Library, 626 S D St, Broken Bow
10:00 am -
Community Fishing Night: Broken Bow →
Melham Park, 179 Memorial Dr, Broken Bow
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Business Start Up →
Mid-Plains Community College, 2520 S E St, Broken Bow
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Tribute Quartet's FOREVER Tour →
Callaway Community Center, 202 W Kimball St, Callaway
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Homeward Trail Reunion →
Homeward Trail Bible Camp, 45796 Drive 786, Mason City
5:30 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Wednesday July 1
Friday July 10
Tuesday July 21
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Broken Bow. Apply here.
- Becton, Dickinson & Company posted a job opening for Molding Technician I in Broken Bow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broken Bow here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Kearney
- Buffalo County voters to decide on Kearney Good Life District (1011now.com)
- North Platte trucker couple earns degrees together at UNK commencement (nebraska.tv)
- Kearney school board receives updates on ongoing construction projects (kgfw.com)
Ok Broken Bow! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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