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Bids open for ULNRD recycling contract

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Thedford - The Upper Loup Natural Resources District has opened bidding for its 2027 recycling contract, inviting qualified haulers to submit proposals for collection and transportation services across the district.

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Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour set

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Lincoln - Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle producers an opportunity to learn from Nebraska operations managing through ongoing drought conditions and explore current research and management strategies for stocker and...

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Drought management webinar for beef producers

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Lincoln - As drought conditions continue to affect much of Nebraska, beef producers are being forced to make difficult decisions about herd and forage management. To support producers navigating these challenges, Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Devotions with Geneva

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Editor’s note: Geneva Connell of Tryon has been writing devotions for several years.She has published a book called, “From My Pen to Your Heart.”by Geneva Connell Recently we attended the graduation events for a special class, which included our first great-grandson to graduate.
A Mesozoic Adventure comes to library

A Mesozoic Adventure comes to library

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A Mesozoic Adventure comes to library

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Toby Kid, or Professor Mon tague Tobias Wobblebottom IV, brought his comedy and magic show to the Hooker County Library last Thursday, May 28. 

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Free Mobile Food Pantry to be in Mullen next Wednesday

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, June 3 from 3:30 p.m. until supplies last. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.

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Summer Reading Program to be June 11

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The Summer Reading Program will be held Thursday, June 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hooker County Library for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Mullen blood drive collects 34 units

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
At the blood drive held in Mullen last Thursday, May 21, 34 units were donated - 1 unit over the goal! It also included three power red donations.
Girl Scout Day Camp participants, back, l-r: Anna Hessin (peeking), Daryl Deibler, Ella Walz, Danielle Peterson, Maci Walz, Ava Walz, Aislynn Connealy. Front: Harper Myers, Rhyme Pettit, Ryann Walz, Kinley Crisp, Addison Mundorf, Brystol Call, Violet Stichka. Bill Williams standing tall in the back! And, yes, it was a little chilly but the girls learned to dress in layers. Sooky Marks

Girl Scout Day Camp participants, back, l-r: Anna Hessin (peeking), Daryl Deibler, Ella Walz, Danielle Peterson, Maci Walz, Ava Walz, Aislynn Connealy. Front: Harper Myers, Rhyme Pettit, Ryann Walz, Kinley Crisp, Addison Mundorf, Brystol Call, Violet Stichka. Bill Williams standing tall in the back! And, yes, it was a little chilly but the girls learned to dress in layers. Sooky Marks

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Annual Girl Scout Day Camp held last week

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
by Sooky Marks Fourteen Mullen Girl Scouts enjoyed three days out along the Middle Loup River at the annual Girl Scout Day Camp.Some girls proved to be great billy goats, climbing with great agility to the top of the cliffs. Others enjoyed hiking to the bridge across flat land!
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