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Start now for a successful vegetable garden

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
by Elizabeth Exstrom, UNL Extension Educator The recent warm temperatures have many gardeners itching to get outside and start planting. While it may feel like spring has arrived, now is not the ideal time to plant most vegetables outdoors in Nebraska.

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Financial independence for Nebraskans with disabilities

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
by Joey Spellerberg, Nebraska State Treasurer In communities across Nebraska, thousands of families share a common concern: How can a loved one with a disability build financial savings without risking important benefits?For years, the answer was complicated and discouraging.

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Mullen Book Club to meet April 15

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Mullen Book Club will be discussing “Attachments” by Nebraska author Rainbow Rowell on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. If the weather cooperates, they will be meeting on the Hooker County Courthouse lawn - bring a lawn chair! Otherwise, they’ll be meeting at the Mullen Arts Center.

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Drought webinar for cattle producers

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Lincoln - Nebraska cattle producers facing ongoing drought conditions have an opportunity to learn more about the current weather outlook and potential impacts for the upcoming grazing season during a Nebraska Extension webinar on March 30.

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Historic wildfires in Nebraska

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The perfect storm of drought conditions, high winds and sparks created the worst nightmare for western and central Nebraskans last Thursday, March 12, as numerous wildfires started and have continued to burn.

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Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Announcing the 2026 Inductees of the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame: Deloris Adamson - Cherry County Jerry Adamson - Cherry County James Alworth - Garden County Sam Connell - McPherson County Steve Crouse - Keya Paha County Dan Dailey - Brown County Jim Johnston - Thomas County John...

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Mullen Joy Club year-end program

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
by Pastor Ben Hart Parents and family members of current and future Joy Club students are invited to attend a closing program for Joy Club for the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, March 25 after school from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Assembly of God basement.

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Applications open to become a Nebraska State Trooper

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Lincoln - If you’re looking for a career in law enforcement, now is your chance to pursue a career as a Trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol. Nebraska State Patrol applications are officially open until March 31st at NebraskaTroopers. com. A career with NSP is full of opportunity.

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A rainbow of nutrition on your plate

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
submitted by Brenda Aufdenkamp, UNL Extension Educator Imagine a garden where vegetables and fruit grow all year long. As visitors take a slow stroll along the path, they notice fall apples in hues as varied as green, yellow, red, and swirling combinations.
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