September 4-H Project of the Month
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As the fairs are winding down and kids are back in school, we are back to share with you the monthly 4-H project!
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Forage Minute: Grasshopper control
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Samantha Daniel In the summer of 1874, Nebraska was experiencing an extreme drought, not unlike the conditions the state is experiencing this year. Despite this, crops were growing, and families were hopeful, until July.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Tips for making better beverage choices
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submitted by Brenda Aufdenkamp, UNL Extension Educator Many people don’t realize just how much sugar and calories they drink in a day. Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Nebraska youth prefer small communities, show them they have a future here
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Lincoln – Greater Nebraska youth remain committed to small communities but there is work to be done in showing them they can have the future they want in their hometowns, according to Nebraska Community Foundation’s new 2022 Youth Survey.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Temple Grandin to speak in North Platte, Broken Bow
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Temple Grandin, credited with revolutionizing the U.S. meat industry and for her role as an outspoken advocate for autism awareness, will speak in Broken Bow and North Platte in September.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Prairie Doc Perspectives
Prairie Doc Perspectives
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“Keeping on the sunny side of life” by Andrew Ellsworth, M.D.
After a visit about aches, pains and various medical issues, a patient was commenting on getting older. Similar to other patients, I expected him to say something like, “It’s no fun getting older.”
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dressed in the Tuesday Homecoming dress up day of “60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s” are the Homecoming court candidates, l-r: Tel Kvanvig, Whitney Jennings, Deacon DeNaeyer, Izabella Brown, Isaac Welch, Ashton Werth. Mike Kvanvig
Introducing the 2022 MHS Homecoming court
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Mullen High School invites the community to participate in the Homecoming parade and pep rally on Friday, Sept. 9. The parade will begin at the high school starting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday and end downtown. The pep rally will begin immediately after the parade.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
State Fair results for Hooker County 4-H
State Fair results for Hooker County 4-H
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by Shaniya Albertus, CSA Extension 4-H/Youth Development Assistant
Hooker County 4-Hers’ State Fair results:
Audrabell Werth: Purple Special Recognition - Healthy Lifestyle Education - Cooking 301 - Specialty Bread; Purple - Consumer & Family Science - Fashion Show - Constructed STEAM Clothing 2...
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Main ramp area upgrades at Merritt
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Declining water levels at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area near Valentine has provided the opportunity for additional upgrades to the main ramp area. The work will result in temporary closure of the ramp.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Mullen Girl Scouts to kick off Sept. 12
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by Sooky Marks Come join the fun with the Mullen Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12 regardless if they have been involved before or not.
Meetings for K-6th grade students will be Mondays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the elementary lunchroom beginning Sept. 12.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022