Nebraska Beef Council seeks directors

Kearney - The Nebraska Beef Council is seeking candidates in four districts to serve on the board of directors in 2023. Directors volunteer their time to represent fellow beef producers while overseeing Beef Checkoff collections and investments on the state, national, and international level.

Notes from your Central Sandhills Area Extension office

Thedford - Here are a few updates from your Nebraska Extension office serving Blaine, Thomas, Hooker and Grant counties. YQCA In-Person Trainings - Shaniya will be offering in-person Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training opportunities in May.

Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Awards

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) are pleased to announce the 15,918 recipients of the 2021-2022 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award.

Girl Scout Mother Daughter Salad Supper

Mullen Girl Scouts held their annual Mother Daughter Salad Supper recently. The younger girls enjoyed testing their moms (and grandmas and sisters) on how well they knew their daughters. Moms, do you know what your daughter enjoys doing most with you?

Volunteers needed for Boys State Golf

North Platte – On May 24th and 25th, the best of Nebraska High School Class D boys’ golfers will compete in North Platte for the state championship title. The event is expected to draw 90-110 golfers to the Lake Maloney Golf Course.

Don’t guess - test soil temperatures before planting vegetables

It is easy to get excited about planting vegetable seeds and transplants in the vegetable garden, even when it is too early to plant. This frustration is one of the most common comments that I receive from gardeners that call into the Extension Offices in Nebraska.

Annual Mullen Commercial Club Easter Egg Hunt

On your marks... get set... go! Around 30 kids scattered across the Hooker County Courthouse lawn last Wednesday morning, April 13 for a chilly Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone left with Easter baskets stuffed to the brim with goodies of all kinds from the Mullen Commercial Club.

Lillian Ericksen places in art contest

Lillian Ericksen of St. Mary’s Parish, Mullen, was awarded second place in the Grand Island Diocesan 2022 Culture of Life Art Contest. She is a first grader at Mullen Elementary.