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Dust storm, snow hit Hastings in 1935

Dust storm, snow hit Hastings in 1935

During the 1930s, Nebraska suffered one of the most serious droughts in its history. In all parts of the state rainfall was far below normal. The dry powdered soil began to blow, and as dust storms obscured the sun, parts of Nebraska and the Great Plains became 'the Dust Bowl.' 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Take beginning wildfowl carver course at Schramm

Take beginning wildfowl carver course at Schramm

Learn how to create a miniature duck decoy in four weekly sessions at Schramm Education Center from 3-7 p.m. July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17. Participants will work with experienced carvers of the Central Flyway Decoy Collectors and Carvers Club, who will lead them through the carving process to complete a miniature redhead duck decoy. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Getting ready for the fair.

Getting ready for the fair.

Getting ready for the fair. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Just Love Coffee Cafe brews up excitement atgrand opening in Plainview

Just Love Coffee Cafe brews up excitement atgrand opening in Plainview

PLAINVIEW – Get ready to experience a caffeine-fiieled celebration as Just Love Coffee Cafe celebrates its grand opening in downtown Plainview on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 413 West Locust Street, this new community hub promises to deliver a unique blend of coffee, food and hospitality. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Local woman is one of CVA’s 2025 photo contest winners

Local woman is one of CVA’s 2025 photo contest winners

YORK - Central Valley Ag (C VA) cooperative is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Photo Contest. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Bloodmobile to be in Osmondd August

Bloodmobile to be in Osmondd August

6 OSMOND – Osmond General Hospital is coordinating the Tuesday, Aug. 6, visit of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile in Osmond. It will be held at the city auditorium from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, go online to redcrossblood.org or call Osmond General Hospital at (402) 748-3393. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Deadline approaches to register for Ag and Economic Development Summit

Deadline approaches to register for Ag and Economic Development Summit

LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for this summer’s Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Friday, July 26. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Ricketts announces upcoming mobile office hours

Ricketts announces upcoming mobile office hours

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Don’t Punt

I have not, nor would I ever, desire to be a broadcast journalist or television anchor, repeating the same thing over and over . . . and over again. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond High School hosts Epic football camp

Osmond High School hosts Epic football camp

On Thursday, July 11, the Wausa-Osmond football team hosted an Epic Team Camp in Osmond. Teams participating in the camp included: Wausa-Osmond, EPPJ, GACC, Homer, Mead, North Central, Niobrara/Verdigre, Osceola, Pender, Stanton, Summerland, TCNE, and West Holt. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Hoffman descendants celebrate 27th annual Christmas in July

Hoffman descendants celebrate 27th annual Christmas in July

The 27th annual Hoffman Christmas in July was held Sunday, July 14, at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Osmond. Family pictures and visiting followed the 1 p.m. potluck dinner. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM