‘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.
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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.
NC Council approves Growth Fund applications for restaurant, housing study
Julie Davis Jdavis@cherryroad.com During its Aug. 4 regular meeting, the Nebraska City City Council approved requests for Nebraska City Growth Fund from a Norfolk restaurant developer and the Nebraska City…
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.
Business After Hours to celebrate birthdays of Lewis and Clark
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trails and Visitor Center, 100 Valmont Dr, will host a special Business After Hours event beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Jaschke inspired by youth, seeks to continue rodeo career
This year’s Sidney Iowa Rodeo Queen, Lauren Jaschke of Slater, Iowa, finds inspiration in interacting with youth and looks forward to a career in agriculture and agriculture education while continuing to drive forward with her rodeo ambitions.
Farmer Olympics offers another year of unique challenges
The horse arena on the Otoe County Fairgrounds was the setting for Farmer Olympics on Aug. 2, 2025, a challenge course featuring “farm obstacles”. Three divisions provided opportunities for young to young at heart to participate. This is the third year hosted by the Syracuse FFA Boosters and Alumni. Since the second year, the group has been able to do the event free of charge and as a service to the Otoe County Community. Organizers credit the generosity of businesses and individuals who financially support the event with over 30 supporters helping sponsor the event.
County Fair is friends and family affair
The Otoe County Fair welcomed 952 animal science entries from 316 exhibitors. Including static exhibits, 4-H’ers submitted a total of 4,093 entries.
With deep 4-H ties, Herrick starts career with Nebraska Extension
By Deann Gayman | University Communication and Marketing Kristen Herrick can’t remember a time during her childhood when she wasn’t involved in 4-H. As the daughter of a Nebraska Extension educator,…