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Soil sampling for nitrogen levels is worth time, trouble

Soil sampling for nitrogen levels is worth time, trouble

High fertilizer prices mean decisions about pasture fertility need to be weighed carefully, balancing the cost with rewards. However, it may also be an opportunity to consider alternative fertility options like interseeding legumes. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Hartington FFA Chapter participates in Livestock Judging contest

Hartington FFA Chapter participates in Livestock Judging contest

NORFOLK – The Hartington Newcastle FFA Chapter traveled to Northeast Community College,, Norfolk, Jan. 23 to compete at the FFA District Livestock Judging competition. Eighteen students took to the challenge to judge eight classes of beef, sheep, goats, and swine. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

$1,000 scholarships available to area seniors

$1,000 scholarships available to area seniors

HARTINGTON –The Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District (LCNRD) provides two $1,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors living within the LCNRD boundary. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Chemigation Applicator Training 2024 being offered

Chemigation Applicator Training 2024 being offered

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Chemigation Act was passed in 1987 to help ensure that the backflow of chemicals would not contaminate the ground and surface waters of the state from irrigation water application systems used to apply crop nutrients and pesticides (chemigation). The law requires producers who plan to apply fertilizer or pesticide through an irrigation system to be certified by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEE). Certification is valid for four years, and training is provided through UNL Extension. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

LCNRD Amateur Photography Contest winners announced

LCNRD Amateur Photography Contest winners announced

HARTINGTON – Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District held the second annual LCNRD Amateur Photography contest, which encouraged residents to get out and capture the natural wonders of the district. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

LCNRD releases fall 2023 district well measurements

LCNRD releases fall 2023 district well measurements

HARTINGTON – The static water level of 34 irrigation wells from selected locations throughout the Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District is measured in the fall and spring each year. The summer of 2023 was the second season of higher than usual irrigation demands and lower than usual rainfall amounts. Many of the wells measured in local aquifers showed average water levels higher than the fall of 2022 with 21 of 34 wells indicating moderately higher water levels. Spring water levels are the primary gage for evaluating aquifer response because water levels have recovered from the pumping season the prior year. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

School Menus

HARTINGTONNEWCASTLE SCHOOLS Thursday, Feb. 1: Breakfast: Banana Bread, Fruit, Juice, Milk; Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Fresh Veggies, Peaches, Milk. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Law Log

Jan. 1: Rescue unit called to Randolph facility for woman with medical issue, transported to Osmond hospital. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Northeast releases President’s, Dean’s honor rolls

Northeast releases President’s, Dean’s honor rolls

NORFOLK – Northeast Community College, Norfolk, has released the President’s Honor List and Dean’s Honor List for both full– and part– time students for the Fall 2023 semester. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Area Senior Menus

Area Senior Menus

ACTIVITIES: Wednesday, Jan. 31: Catholic Communion, Chair Exercise, Linen Helpers, Open Centers, Card Club. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Wynot board members are seeking re-election

Wynot board members are seeking re-election

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Hartington to host Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women winter meeting

Hartington to host Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women winter meeting

HARTINGTON - The Omaha Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women will hold its Winter Meeting Feb. 13, at the Heine Learning Center in Msgr. Cyril J. Werner Activity Center, with parking lot and entrance on south side of Holy Trinity Elementary School, off S. Summit St., Hartington, hosted by RNC Deanery. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Extension shares 2023 highlights

Extension shares 2023 highlights

HARTINGTON – Nebraska Extension in Cedar County has more impact on the area than people realize. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Arts, history take center stage

Arts, history take center stage

Hartington is recognized as certified Neb. Creative District 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Lawyers want to move murder trials

Lawyers want to move murder trials

HARTINGTON – Defense lawyers for a Laurel couple accused of murdering four people intend to file a motion for a change of venue for the upcoming trials. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

Cedar Catholic robotics program wraps up 2023-24 season

Cedar Catholic robotics program wraps up 2023-24 season

HARTINGTON – The Cedar Catholic High School robotics program has rolled to the end of its 2023-24 season. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

Farm Finance Clinic is set for Feb. 7

Farm Finance Clinic is set for Feb. 7

NORFOLK - Free clinics for farmers and ranchers have been scheduled to cover succession planning and other issues. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

Dance, dance, dance

Dance, dance, dance

Dance, dance, dance 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

Heikes files for another term; Bartels changes his mind

Heikes files for another term; Bartels changes his mind

HARTINGTON – A Hartington- Newcastle School Board member has decided to seek another term in office, while a Cedar County commissioner who initially filed for re-election has decided not to run after all. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

Future of Skylon will be topic of Feb. meeting

Future of Skylon will be topic of Feb. meeting

HARTINGTON – Area residents will be able to voice their opinions on the future of the historic Skylon Ballroom next month.   false 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

Going up

City to increase rates for garbage, ambulance calls 01/24/2024 12:00 AM