Sportsmanship awards presented at Otoe County Fair
The inaugural Jess Kirchhoff Sportsmanship Awards were presented at the conclusion of the Otoe County Fair.
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No Limit Power will host ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Aug. 19
No Limit Power is excited to announce its official Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 4:30 p.m. at 6543 J Rd.
Husker, Bluejay volleyball matches to air on Nebraska Public Media
Nebraska Public Media will televise six Nebraska and Creighton volleyball home matches this fall.
Huskers begin season at No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll
The Nebraska volleyball team is ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll.
Johnson named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson was named on the initial list of candidates for the 2025 Doak Walker Award. The award is presented to the nation’s most outstanding college running back.
‘Backyard Farmer’ to Visit the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 25
“Backyard Farmer” will record a live episode at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on Monday, Aug. 25.
Specialty Food Auction raises funds for 4-H
Hundreds of dollars was raised at the 4-H Specialty Food Auction held Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Otoe County Fair. Several 4-H’ers presented their baked goods. Emma Beede’s baked goods brought the highest bid at $360. Mark Easter was the auctioneer. Participants receive 50% of the proceeds while the other 50% goes to the council.
Van Meter wins Round Robin Showmanship at 2025 Otoe County Fair
Lydia Van Meter was named the All-Around Showmanship Champion at the Round Robin Livestock contest at the Otoe County Fair.
Huskers announce VB schedule change
Nebraska’s volleyball match at USC in November will now be played on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. (CT), the programs announced on Thursday. It will be streamed on B1G+.
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