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Cedar Co. Rodeo Queen competition is Saturday

Cedar Co. Rodeo Queen competition is Saturday

HARTINGTON – The competition takes place Saturday to see who will represent Cedar County as its Rodeo Queen. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Construction Update

Construction Update

With the asbestos removal completed recently at the Laurel- Concord-Coleridge School, the last area of demolition was set to begin. The demolition of the area of the classrooms leading to the kitchen and the hall that ran parallel to the kitchen has now begun. As Detlefsen Construction began the work, a couple of discoveries were made in the process – a green wall and a tunnel. Initial contacts to LCC alumni were made to see if answers could be found. Consensus was that the green wall was part of a storage closet off the old shop/old gym in the 1908 building. The tunnel where pipes were found was more than likely a tunnel that could be used for maintenance purposes. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

NRDs encourage well owners to address concerns early

NRDs encourage well owners to address concerns early

HARTINGTON – The region has been experiencing lower-than-average rainfall over the last several months and one heavy irrigation pumping season could result in significant declines in groundwater levels. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Area studio dances into its 10th year

Area studio dances into its 10th year

RANDOLPH – Ten years ago, Chelsea Kuchta clutched her business degree in one hand and set off to find a job in banking. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Bow Creek Field Day explains importance of soil biology

Bow Creek Field Day explains importance of soil biology

CROFTON – More than 50 farmers, gardeners, crop consultants, and others interested in conservation convened June 29 at the Crofton City Auditorium to learn about the importance of soil biology and practices that can be implemented to promote soil health as part of the 2023 Bow Creek Field Day. A dynamic group of speakers addressed the group, featuring Dr. Elaine Ingham, founder of Soil Foodweb Inc., Jimmy Emmons, a regenerative farmer from Oklahoma, and Doug Steffen, a local producer, who is implementing best management practices to promote healthy soil biology. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Spring 2023 well measuring results released

Spring 2023 well measuring results released

HARTINGTON – The static water levels of 34 irrigation wells located throughout the Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District (LCNRD) are measured in the spring and fall each year. Groundwater levels measured this spring indicate that the levels have decreased on an overall comparison by 0.7 feet from the spring of 2022 with 22 of the 34 wells monitored showing a decrease. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Nebraska wildlife and land conservation programs get USDA boost

Nebraska wildlife and land conservation programs get USDA boost

LINCOLN – Two Nebraska efforts aimed at grassland and wildlife conservation through conservation assistance for farmers, ranchers and tribes will benefit from a financial boost recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Man faces violation of probation in sexual assault case

Man faces violation of probation in sexual assault case

HARTINGTON – A man is back in jail three months after a judge gave him probation - again with allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

With warm weather can come heat stress, so be prepared

With warm weather can come heat stress, so be prepared

Warm weather has returned and with it, the possibility for heat stress in animals. At especially high risk are animals on feed, like feedlot cattle, that are near harvest weights. While long lasting heat events can be deadly, with appropriate action, warm weather can be handled without too much issue. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

It’s amazing the people you can learn about, if you just ask the right questions

It’s amazing the people you can learn about, if you just ask the right questions

For the folks who know my wife of 36 years, this next statement won’t come as much of a surprise. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

We all have our own way of showing our patriotism

We all have our own way of showing our patriotism

Capitol View 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Kuehn’s Kork ’n Kap started things off 50 years ago

Kuehn’s Kork ’n Kap started things off 50 years ago

HARTINGTON – Some Hartington area residents thought Jim and Jeaneen Kuehn were crazy when they launched a new business 50 years ago this week. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

No evidence of voter fraud in Sarpy County investigation

No evidence of voter fraud in Sarpy County investigation

PAPILLION – An outside investigation of populist-fed fears about voting problems, funded by Sarpy County taxpayers, found no evidence of voter fraud and only a handful of mistakes by poll workers, none of which changed an election outcome. 07/04/2023 06:00 PM

Future of the Skylon is up in the air

Future of the Skylon is up in the air

06/29/2023 11:18 AM

Outdoor Fun

Outdoor Fun 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Local newspaper celebrates Nebraska Community Newspaper Week

Local newspaper celebrates Nebraska Community Newspaper Week

As part of the Nebraska Press Association’s 150th anniversary celebration, Gov. Jim Pillen proclaimed June 26-30 as Nebraska Community Newspaper Week. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Becker Flying Service marks 75 years in business here

Becker Flying Service marks 75 years in business here

HARTINGTON – Becker Flying Service Inc. is now celebrating 75 years of service to the northeast Nebraska area. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Helping Out

Helping Out 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Vital Statistics

Vital Statistics

Law Log: 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Ballot measure for paid sick leave is set to launch

Ballot measure for paid sick leave is set to launch

OMAHA – Nebraskans who work in businesses large and small would earn at least some paid sick leave under a new ballot initiative petition drive being pushed in the state. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

The First Amendment helps community newspapers keep the window on the world wide open

The First Amendment helps community newspapers keep the window on the world wide open

This is Nebraska Community Newspaper Week – a week honoring local community newspapers and the role local journalists play in their communities. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM