The Dorothy state: The neon-orange dressing that tastes like home

by J.J. Harder Flatwater Free Press Of the tens of thousands of impoverished Scandinavians who fled crop failures and religious oppression for a fertile and free Nebraska in the late 19th century, probably only two are connected to something in Nebraskans’ kitchen today.

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Nebraska Cattlemen meeting next week

Lincoln - Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) announced registration is available for the 2026 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Midyear Meeting in Dawson County. This year’s meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11.

Bids open for ULNRD recycling contract

Thedford - The Upper Loup Natural Resources District has opened bidding for its 2027 recycling contract, inviting qualified haulers to submit proposals for collection and transportation services across the district.

Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour set

Lincoln - Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle producers an opportunity to learn from Nebraska operations managing through ongoing drought conditions and explore current research and management strategies for stocker and...

Drought management webinar for beef producers

Lincoln - As drought conditions continue to affect much of Nebraska, beef producers are being forced to make difficult decisions about herd and forage management. To support producers navigating these challenges, Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Devotions with Geneva

Editor’s note: Geneva Connell of Tryon has been writing devotions for several years.She has published a book called, “From My Pen to Your Heart.”by Geneva Connell Recently we attended the graduation events for a special class, which included our first great-grandson to graduate.

Free Mobile Food Pantry to be in Mullen next Wednesday

Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, June 3 from 3:30 p.m. until supplies last. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.