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Lyn Crisp submitted this photo of one mama cow surrounded by many babies, a common scene in the Nebraska Sandhills. It truly takes a village to raise up young ones - two legged and four legged! Lyn Crisp

Lyn Crisp submitted this photo of one mama cow surrounded by many babies, a common scene in the Nebraska Sandhills. It truly takes a village to raise up young ones - two legged and four legged! Lyn Crisp

Sandhills day care

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Grand Entry of Rodeo Bible Camp. Suzie Wahlgren

The Grand Entry of Rodeo Bible Camp. Suzie Wahlgren

Faith and fun at 4th annual Rodeo Bible Camp

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
by Deb Cox We rode, we roped, we tied goats, we learned tons of scriptures, learned more about the Lord and had a blast at the 4th Annual Junior Rodeo Bible Camp held June 20-22 at the Hooker County Fairgrounds.
Jessica and Devan Polt with their children Aurora and Arthur. courtesy photo

Jessica and Devan Polt with their children Aurora and Arthur. courtesy photo

Polts now own two Mullen businesses

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Devan and Jessica Polt have called Mullen home since 2018 and now own and operate two local businesses - Sandhill Fertilizer and Sandhill Family Childcare.
Jason, Lindsey and Lane Brown became owners of Highway 2 Depot on July 1st. Gerri Peterson

Jason, Lindsey and Lane Brown became owners of Highway 2 Depot on July 1st. Gerri Peterson

Mullen native moves back to purchase Chuckwagon ‘n Jug

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
by Chantel Sullivan Burch and Gerri Peterson Mullen’s favorite burger joint has new owners. Mullen native Lindsey (Wilson) Brown and her husband Jason Brown have purchased the former Chuckwagon ’n Jug and are excited to introduce “Highway 2 Depot.

Forage Minute: Controlling bluegrass in irrigated alfalfa

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
by Todd Whitney Bluegrass can be a common weed in irrigated alfalfa lowering forage quality and shortening stand longevity. Thankfully, these pesky plants can be controlled by maintaining thick alfalfa stands; properly managing irrigation; and/or using herbicides (as a last resort).

- - - Letter to Editor - - -

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Dear Editor, My arrival in Mullen was in 2014. I moved here from Superior, Nebraska, which, coincidentally, was going thru the same Nuisance Program. Superior is a town of about 1,900 citizens and just like Mullen had its share of people for it, and a few against it.
First State Bank now Dayspring Bank

First State Bank now Dayspring Bank

First State Bank now Dayspring Bank

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Earlier this month Mullen’s First State Bank signs were removed to be replaced with Dayspring Bank signs last week after the bank changed names.
Lots of Love Day Care kids want to hear from you!

Lots of Love Day Care kids want to hear from you!

Lots of Love Day Care kids want to hear from you!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
by Lori Freeze At day care in the summer children have fun. They go outside, do crafts, but do they learn? Oh yes! The children at Lots of Love Day Care are doing a very fun project. They are learning about their community, the state of Nebraska and the United States.

Mullen Book Club to meet next July 19

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. on the Hooker County Courthouse lawn (or at the Mullen Arts Center if bad weather). Bring your lawn chair and join us! We will be discussing “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus.
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