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Teal Peterson with his Overall Grand Champion Swine and Addison Plummer and her Overall Reserve Champion Swine. Gerri Peterson

Teal Peterson with his Overall Grand Champion Swine and Addison Plummer and her Overall Reserve Champion Swine. Gerri Peterson

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Swine and cattle at 4-H Livestock Show

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
by T. L. Meyer, CSA ExtensionThe Hooker County Fair 4-H Livestock Show was held Saturday, Aug. 2 during the Hooker County Fair.
Gus Wingebach holds onto his team’s pig while the rest of his teammates head his way - Lorenzo Gonzalez, Caleb Deibler and Jedd Kraus - who had dove for the pig already! Gerri Peterson

Gus Wingebach holds onto his team’s pig while the rest of his teammates head his way - Lorenzo Gonzalez, Caleb Deibler and Jedd Kraus - who had dove for the pig already! Gerri Peterson

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Pig wrestling held at Hooker County Fair

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Pig Wrestling was held Saturday, Aug. 2 for that evening’s entertainment at the Hooker County Fair!Youth1. Pig Squealers: Daryl Deibler, Finley Mundorf, Lillian Ericksen, Terry Jo Hicks - 12.532. Go Girls: Ryann Walz, Dailie Dent, Addie Mundorf, Ryhme Pettit - 13.533.
The 4-H Horse judge talks to the intermediate class and crowd about what he was looking for as he judged, l-r: Kendall Phipps, Audrabell Werth, Brandt Mundorf. Gerri Peterson

The 4-H Horse judge talks to the intermediate class and crowd about what he was looking for as he judged, l-r: Kendall Phipps, Audrabell Werth, Brandt Mundorf. Gerri Peterson

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Hooker County 4-H Horse Show results

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
submitted by T. L. Meyer, CSA Extension The Hooker County Fair 4-H Horse Show was held Tuesday, July 29 with the following results.ShowmanshipIntermediate: Grand Champion purple - Kendall Phipps, Reserve Champion purple - Audrabell Werth, blue - Brandt MundorfJunior: Grand Champion purple - Zach...
Kayden Evans competing last Saturday. Gerri Peterson

Kayden Evans competing last Saturday. Gerri Peterson

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Hooker County Fair’s Pedal Tractor Pull results

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
by Gerri PetersonThe Mid-Nebraska Pedal Pullers were in Mullen with the opportunity for ages 4-12 to compete against each other on Saturday, Aug. 2 during the Hooker County Fair. The top three of each division can go on to compete at the Nebraska State Fair.
Gerri Peterson

Gerri Peterson

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Goodwill truck to be in Mullen until next Tuesday

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Goodwill trailer will be parked on the east side of North Columbus Ave (east of the post office and south of Mullen Elementary) until the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 5.Please place all donations inside the trailer and not on the ground outside it, filling the trailer starting at the front and...
Immunization clinic to be in Mullen Tuesday, Aug. 12

Immunization clinic to be in Mullen Tuesday, Aug. 12

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Immunization clinic to be in Mullen Tuesday, Aug. 12

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The West Central District Health Department’s immunization team is coming to the Hooker County Library on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 8:3010:30 a.m.Our upcoming visit after that will be Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.Services available include influenza (flu) vaccines, COVID- 19 vaccinations,...
Becca Connealy is pictured with her husband Gabriel and their sons Finnegan, Martin and Mickey. courtesy photo

Becca Connealy is pictured with her husband Gabriel and their sons Finnegan, Martin and Mickey. courtesy photo

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Becca Connealy receives White Coat

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
by Gerri Peterson On Saturday, July 19 the Nebraska Methodist College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students pursuing their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees celebrated their White Coat Ceremony.Among the students was Becca Connealy of Whitman.Becca will start clinicals this fall.

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Hooker County Fair royalty history

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
by Gerri PetersonThe honor of the Hooker County Fair King and Queen has been a fair tradition since 1987. Prior to 1987, a Hooker County Fair Queen and Princess were named after a queen contest that took place with competitions such as speech, style show and sitting down to a fancy meal.
Dr. Steve honored by Mullen Ambulance Service

Dr. Steve honored by Mullen Ambulance Service

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Dr. Steve honored by Mullen Ambulance Service

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Dr. Steve Boyer was recognized by the Mullen Ambulance Service on July 21 for his many years of service as their medical director - he will be missed!
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