The Otoe County Extension Office has provided results for county 4-H members who participated in the Nebraska State Fair, which took place Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 in Grand Island. Winners were: Maverick Aden - Quilt Quest - Barn Quilt Created Less than 4x4, Purple.
Speaker Darrel Draper will present “Nebraska: Crossroads of the Western Fur Trade” on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Peru State volleyball team was defeated by the Mount Mercy Mustangs 3-1. The Bobcats fall to 5-8 overall and 2-2 Heart of America conference play, while the Mustangs improve to 11-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play.
How Can I Support a Loved One Through Hard Times? Many people have experienced receiving tough news, witnessing the death of a loved one or having traumatic events happen in their lives. With this painful encounter comes myriad emotions, but perhaps most especially the typical five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
Nathan Mueller, Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator provides timely information about growing wheat in southeast Nebraska. Here is an update he provided concerning winter wheat variety selection.
The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to present, Christine Andreas, in “PIAF - No Regrets.” Andreas brings her newest, highly acclaimed Edith Piaf tribute to Brownville. According to Stephen Holden of the New York Times, “Andreas’ ravishing voice and snapping emotional electricity, has made her a potent interpreter of Piaf.” It’s sure to be a show you won’t want to miss! She will be in cabaret on Friday and Saturday, Oct.
Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that the final list of candidates for offices and ballot measures has been certified Friday, September 16, 2022, by his office. “My office has finalized the certification of candidates and ballot measures that file with the State of Nebraska.” Evnen said, “This certification is a vital part of the process and ensures that candidate names and party affiliations are listed correctly.” The 2022 general election ballot will also allow voters to vote on two Initiatives Measures proposed by petition.
The Nebraska City United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) will hold a fall rummage sale. The sale will be held at the church at 1023 First Avenue in Nebraska City. The times are: Thursday, Oct. 6, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Troopers locate 20 pounds of cocaine during York traffic stop Troopers locate 20 pounds of cocaine during York traffic stop Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a California woman after locating approximately 20 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop near York. At approximately 12:35 p.m.
The Nebraska State Fair finished its successful 11day run in Grand Island on Labor Day Monday with reason to celebrate. The State Fair had a 7.9 percent increase in attendance, finishing with an estimated 11day total of 287,367 guests.