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Nature in the Neighborhoods Grant

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Upper Loup Natural Resources District (ULNRD) offers the Nature in Neighborhoods Grant, providing up to $1,000 for local outdoor projects.This non-competitive, first-come, first-serve grant requires no matching funds. It awards 50% of the money upfront and 50% upon project completion and review.

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Big bugs and home invaders: Don’t panic

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
by Elizabeth Exstrom, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Extension Educator It can feel like something straight out of a science fiction movie this time of year.Giant wasps seem to be flying around the yard, and armies of creepy crawlers are marching into homes.

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2026 Make It With Wool Contest

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
It is time to enter the Make It With Wool Contest.Entry forms and fees, wool samples and wool testing fees are due Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, to Andrea Nisley, Nebraska Make It With Wool Director.

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Forage Minute: Heat effects on alfalfa

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
by Ben Beckman When it gets hot, alfalfa plants grow more slowly and moisture stress becomes common, even in moist soil. Maintaining high-quality hay is very difficult due to the high temperatures, especially when the heat does not subside at night.
Peters honored at Heroes Honor Ride

Peters honored at Heroes Honor Ride

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Peters honored at Heroes Honor Ride

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Mullen’s Todd Peters received the custom-built Indian Motorcycle he was honored with during the Heroes Honor Ride on Sunday, Aug. 9 in South Dakota. The nomination his daughter Erica wrote for him to be chosen was published in the July 9 issue of the Tribune.
L-r: Burke Mundorf, Henry Svoboda and Hunter Paitz compete in the Bicycle Rodeo race event. Gerri Peterson

L-r: Burke Mundorf, Henry Svoboda and Hunter Paitz compete in the Bicycle Rodeo race event. Gerri Peterson

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Bicycle Rodeo sees 30 participants

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
by Gerri Peterson Thirty pre-K through sixth graders participated in the Bicycle Rodeo last Tuesday evening, July 28, competing in the events of sponge race, poles and race. The event was sponsored by the Country Clovers 4-H Club.
4-Hers during interview judging for their building exhibits last Thursday morning, July 30. L-r: Ava Walz, Kassidy Cheever (behind) and Ella Walz. Gerri Peterson

4-Hers during interview judging for their building exhibits last Thursday morning, July 30. L-r: Ava Walz, Kassidy Cheever (behind) and Ella Walz. Gerri Peterson

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Hooker County 4-H building exhibit results

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
submitted by Theresa Thomas, CSA Extension 4-H members had a variety of static entries on display at the Hooker County Community Center last week during the Hooker County Fair.Clover Kid 4-H projects are for children who are 5-7 years old by Jan. 1 of the current year.
The Hooker County Community Center was full for the Melodrama performance Tuesday evening, July 28. Cast members are pictured l-r: Ty Kvanvig, Mitch Pfeiffer, Wynn Micheel, Luke Peters, Kyler Horn - Director, Malia Oltmer, Tate Kvanvig, Ava Kvanvig, Medora DeNaeyer, Kim Cooley. A free will donation was taken at the event to help raise funds to replace the Lariat stage curtains and for equipment such as spotlights for future performances. Gerri Peterson

The Hooker County Community Center was full for the Melodrama performance Tuesday evening, July 28. Cast members are pictured l-r: Ty Kvanvig, Mitch Pfeiffer, Wynn Micheel, Luke Peters, Kyler Horn - Director, Malia Oltmer, Tate Kvanvig, Ava Kvanvig, Medora DeNaeyer, Kim Cooley. A free will donation was taken at the event to help raise funds to replace the Lariat stage curtains and for equipment such as spotlights for future performances. Gerri Peterson

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‘Showdown at Sundown’ Melodrama performed

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
‘Showdown at Sundown’ Melodrama performed

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
MONDAY, AUGUST 10 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, AUGUST 118:30-12:00, 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 7:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall THURSDAY,...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass.ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCHAdult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community.MULLEN METHODIST CHURCH11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.Jr.
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