Mullen Book Club now reading ‘Such a Fun Age’

The Mullen Book Club will be discussing “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid at their next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center. You are welcome to bring a beverage or appetizer to share. Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

NPCC Theater Department to present Godspell

Tickets for “Godspell,” a production of the North Platte Community College Theater Department and the North Platte Community Playhouse, will go on sale Nov. 7.

NE Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund to help producers affected by Sandhills fire

Lincoln - Leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund has announced they will be accepting monetary donations and relief applications to assist beef cattle producers who were affected by the Sandhills fire on Oct. 2, 2022.

Forage Minute: Reducing yuccas and late fall irrigation

Jerry Volesky Yucca plants, which are also called soapweed, can be quite common on rangeland in western and central Nebraska. In some areas, they can be quite thick and significantly reduce grass production. There are ways, though, to reclaim those grazinglands.

Free farm/ranch clinics offered monthly

A free farm finance clinic for farmers and ranchers and their families will be held in Valentine on Thursday, Oct. 27. The clinic is confidential, one-on-one sessions with an experienced ag law attorney and ag finance counselor. These clinics have been offered in Nebraska since 1989.

Diana Brost is ready to enjoy retirement

by Toni Massey, MHS freshman Diana Brost. Who is she? Diana has done a lot in her life and is a very significant person. She was born, raised and graduated high school and college all in Chadron, Nebraska. Diana met her late husband, Dan Brost, while she was in college in their sciences classes.

$5,000 grants for innovative 16-25 year olds

There are a lot of young people with new ideas, enthusiasm and passion, but without the financial means to change their dreams into reality. The Hunter Watson Memorial Fund is now offering grants to help support these young innovators.