Scholarship for rural Nebraskans seeking higher education

Lincoln - The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation welcomes applicants for the Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship in honor of Max and Eric Brown.

Faith and fun at 4th annual Rodeo Bible Camp

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.

Mullen native moves back to purchase Chuckwagon ‘n Jug

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

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).

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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

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.

MPCC Valentine offering Women’s Intro to Firearms class

Women will have the opportunity to learn how to safely and properly handle firearms during a free class offered by the Mid-Plains Community College Valentine Campus. Women’s Introduction to Firearms will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT July 8.