MPCC Office of Marketing and Public Information Office wins awards

Editor’s note: Heather Johnson is the daughter of Gary and Glenda Phipps of Whitman. The Mid-Plains Community College Office of Marketing and Public Information has been recognized by two different organizations at both the state and national levels.

Daniels inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

More than 30 students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at North Platte Community College Sunday, March 28. PTK is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students, and NPCC is home to the Alpha Beta Theta chapter.

April 6th is NRD tree planting deadline

Spring is upon us, which means so is tree planting season. If you are wanting to plan a spring planting it is not too late! The Upper Loup Natural Resources District has some remaining cost share funds available. The deadline to contact the NRD to get on our planting list is April 6th.

Tanya Storer appointed to Nebraska Brand Committee

Lincoln – Governor Pete Ricketts has announced recent appointments he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.

Upper Loup Natural Resources District Drought Management Plan

Could a drought affect your business? Your customers? You and your family? Unfortunately, Weathertrends360 expects expanding drought in the 2021 season with at least 62% of the nation in drought.

New season of “Backyard Farmer” starts April 1

Lincoln – The popular lawn and garden series “Backyard Farmer” begins its new season at 7 p.m. CT, Thursday, April 1, on NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations.

Finalizing your forage grazing plans

Now that small grains and cover crops are greening up, this is the time for finalizing your forage grazing plans. Small grains provide ample grazing opportunity. For every 1,000 pounds of forage dry matter production, there is potential beef gains of approximately 100 pounds.

Court News

Robert V. Hasette Jr, Scottsbluff, Neb., no operators license/waiverable, $75 Julie A. Willcock, Hastings, Neb., 75/65, $25 Steven Avera, Mullen, Neb., 69/60, $25 Kathrine L. Ironhorse, Lincoln, Neb., 80/65, $75 Harold D. Haefele, Douglas, Wyo., 80/65, $75 Nancy J. Vrbka, Brainard, Neb.

Hwy 97 to be closed beginning May 17

North Platte - Weather permitting, work will begin April 1 on N-97, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen Inc., of Cozad, Nebraska, has the $10,360,006 contract.