🌱 What priorities will Broken Bow’s new District 3 supervisor tackle first?

Hello Broken Bow! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What priorities will Broken Bow’s new District 3 supervisor tackle first?
• How did Broken Bow’s school board grade Superintendent Tobey this year?
• Why Broken Bow police will be extra visible on roads this month

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 24 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 55, low: 30.
• Thursday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 37 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

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📰 News we're reading

• Govier Sworn in as District 3 Supervisor (sandhillsexpress.com) — Broken Bow resident Clay Govier has been sworn in as the new Custer County District 3 Supervisor, representing the city’s western half. He steps in after Barry Fox’s resignation and says resolving the recycling center debate and balancing tight county finances will be early priorities. Govier’s first supervisors’ meeting is set for December 30 at the courthouse.
   

• School Board Gives Tobey Good Grades at Monday Evening Meeting (sandhillsexpress.com) — Broken Bow’s Board of Education gave Superintendent Darren Tobey high marks in his annual evaluation while juggling both superintendent and high school principal duties. Board members also reviewed school finances, discussed construction nearing completion with January move-in dates, and approved ordering a new activity vehicle. Residents can expect a January 5 retreat and the next regular meeting on January 19, 2026.
   

• NDOT Announces Grantees for December's 'Drive Sober' Campaign (ruralradio.com) — Broken Bow residents should expect extra DUI enforcement this holiday season, as the Broken Bow Police Department received state grant funding for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign running Dec. 10 through Jan. 1. The effort is part of a statewide push to reduce impaired driving, with more officers on the roads and a strong reminder to plan a sober ride home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• JV/Varsity Boys/Girls Basketball @ Overton
  Anselmo-Merna High School Merna, NE 68856
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• JV/Varsity Boys/Girls Basketball @ Mullen (Times are in CT)
  Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna Merna, NE 68856
  4:30 pm
• Boys Basketball: Axtell vs Ansley-Litchfield (Junior Varsity)
  Ansley Public School North Gym
  4:30 pm
• Girls Basketball: Axtell vs Ansley-Litchfield (Junior Varsity)
  Ansley Public School South Gym
  4:30 pm
• Boys Wrestling: Ansley-Litchfield Wrestling Quad (Varsity)
  Ansley Public School
  5:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: Axtell vs Ansley-Litchfield (Varsity)
  Ansley Public School South Gym
  6:00 pm
• Boys Basketball: Axtell vs Ansley-Litchfield (Varsity)
  Ansley Public School South Gym
  7:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Boys Basketball: Loomis vs Ansley-Litchfield (Junior Varsity)
  Ansley Public School
  4:30 pm
• Girls Basketball: Loomis vs Ansley-Litchfield (Junior Varsity)
  Ansley Public School
  4:30 pm
• Girls Basketball: Loomis vs Ansley-Litchfield (Varsity)
  Ansley Public School
  6:00 pm
• Boys Basketball: Loomis vs Ansley-Litchfield (Varsity)
  Ansley Public School
  7:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Cook - Ages 15 & up in Broken Bow. Apply here.
• H&R Block posted a job opening for Tax Professional - Franchise Location in Broken Bow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broken Bow here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gothenburg

• Holdrege boys wrestling team medals three in Duster Invitational (ruralradio.com)

Kearney

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-- The Patch AM Team

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