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Relay for Life 2026 is in the books for this year. Saturday, August 8th, was a beautiful evening with mild temperatures and no humidity. Our Emcee’s for the evening were Riley Engbarth and Shelly Bassett. Shelly kept the crowd entertained throughout the evening with “quicky” deals, which was similar to “Let’s Make a Deal.”

By Crystal Reith MCC students recently had the opportunity to experience history and culture during an educational trip to Greece. April Johnson, MCC business, technology, careers and child development teacher and Culture Club advisor, led the trip as a group leader and chaperone.

Murray County 4-H food revue, demonstration, and presentation project members completed their exhibit judging on August 6, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church. For 4-H Food Review, youth demonstrated their ability to make an entire meal, considering the nutrition value, cost of the meal, and place setting as part of their showcase knowledge.

By Crystal Reith The Murray County Central School Board met Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, and approved several extended trips, fall coaching and advisor positions and resolutions.

By Norma Dittman Monday, December 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. was set by the Fulda School Board as the date for the Truth in Taxation Meeting.

Murray County 4-H Clothing project members completed their exhibit judging as well as participated in the Fashion Revue judging on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church. Performing Arts judging was held later that day.

During the Monday, August 3rd, 2026, Fulda City Council meeting, Open Forum provided an opportunity for two Roy Avenue residents to voice concerns over that day’s street project. Apparently, Ahlers Excavating, Dundee, had been conttracted by a private homeowner to dig up a portion of Roy Avenue to allow for utilities to be installed to a shed behind their home.

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener To protect the trunks of young trees, use a loose wire mesh barrier around the lower trunk to keep rodents from chewing the tender bark. This is the most critical month for our lawns.

By John Stenen I hear a lot in the news today about the millions of people that are bound with addictions such as, uncontrolled anger, addicted to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, immorality and so forth. I myself started drinking and smoking when I was twelve years old. By the time I came out of the Marine Corps in 1973, I could quit neither one of them. I was hopelessly hooked. I tried and tried to quit but failed every time. It wasn’t until I grew in my faith and learned to trust God. When that happened, it was very easy to give up those addictions, because ‘all things are possible with God.’ The Bible calls those addictions ‘strongholds.’ 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 says, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh; For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” The Spirit of God will help you be an overcomer of any harmful addictions if you will trust God to Help you. God bless.

Slayton City Council conducted a special meeting on Monday August 6th, 2026, to consider the Capital Improvement Bond Proposal. Discussion was held regarding the process and schedule of events needed for the proposal.