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Back, l-r: Daryl Deibler, Tatum Deibler, Sadie Hoyt, Bill Williams, Maci Walz, Ava Walz, Ella Walz, Danielle Peterson, Shanon Williams. Front: Harper Myers, Ryhme Pettit, Addison Mundorf, Ryann Walz, Brystol Call, Kinley Crisp, Nora Pohot, Anna Hessin, Anna Ridenour, Aislynn Connealy. Sooky Marks

Annual Girl Scout Day Camp held

Sooky

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

MarksAre you acquainted with the terms “unit home” and “Brownie tree”? They go along with Girl Scout Day Camp. The annual Mullen Day Camp was held along the Middle Loup River far from civilization and modern amenities May 20-22.The girls met 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free Mobile Pantry to be here June 4

News Staff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, June 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., or until food runs out. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.

Last week two members of the Mullen Ambulance squad who are retiring were honored for their years of dedication. Todd Peters served for 15 years, while Deanna Simonson served for 20 years. courtesy photo

Thank you!

News Staff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Just another winter morning at the office for Ryan Ridenour. Karen Dageforde

Beef Issue 2025

News Staff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Beef Issue 2025

Vinton Feed Store to change ownership July 1

Gerri Peterson

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Forty-one years ago Dale Ginkens was working construction and needed a job over the winter, so he started working for Vinton Feed Store.It turned into a long winter because he’s still there!

Nancy Labbé appointed new chair of USRSB

News Staff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Editor’s note: Nancy (French) Labbé is a 1989 graduate of Mullen High School and the daughter of Larry and Georgann French of Mullen.In addition to celebrating a decade of change, U.S.

Conservation efforts vital to Nebraska’s grassland legacy

News Staff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Editor’s note: This op-ed is being reprinted with permission from the Omaha World-Herald. by Alex McKiernan A rancher, an environmentalist and a federal bureaucrat walk into a bar... This might sound like the setup to a bad joke, but in Nebraska, it’s how resource conservation begins.

Also Known as Ranching

Judy Gragg - 12/22/24

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

This life known as ranching, can get very interesting.Any time, any where, any way It’s up to us to be ready for whatever comes. So much for feet up by the fire.Also known as ranching.The cows are out, get them back in, fix fence, pour them for lice while you have them captured.

Senator Ricketts’ column: Beef Month

News Staff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month.Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone. Nebraska’s ranchers feed the world. This month, we honor hard-working cattlemen and women. Overall, agriculture accounts for $31.

Life is Good

Judy Gragg 2/5/25

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

I go check pastures on a hot July day.Windows rolled down, radio cranked up.Life is good One more well to check, the left front tire blows, out in the boonies, no cell service, life just got interesting.Look thru the toolbox for a wrench to unbolt the jack.

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