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Pictured l-r: Buffalo Bill Rodeo committee members Heather Harwager, Justin Thompson, Levi Fisher, Deb Cox, Ben Lashley and Jerry Woodruff. Clay Guardipee, Rodeo Ready

Pictured l-r: Buffalo Bill Rodeo committee members Heather Harwager, Justin Thompson, Levi Fisher, Deb Cox, Ben Lashley and Jerry Woodruff. Clay Guardipee, Rodeo Ready

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Deb Cox awarded Trail Boss Award

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Ruth Nicolaus During the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte last Saturday evening, June 21, the 2025 Trail Boss Award was awarded to Deb Cox.The Mullen, Nebraska, woman has competed in barrel racing and trained horses for the past six decades.
Miniature golf - Mullen alumni style!

Miniature golf - Mullen alumni style!

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Miniature golf - Mullen alumni style!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Golfers of all ages enjoyed the miniature golf held at the Hilltop Gym during alumni weekend last Friday, June 13. The Mullen Alumni Association board would like to thank everyone who made the weekend successful!
The 60th ANAC (Association of Nebraska Art Clubs) Conference was held in North Platte June 11-14 at the Mid-Plains Community College, South Campus, with the ANAC statewide art show also held. The Mullen Arts Center was represented in the show by members Kyle Hoyt, Twila Phillips and Nicole Hoffmann. Nicole Hoffmann, pictured, will be the ANAC president for the next two years. Terri Licking

The 60th ANAC (Association of Nebraska Art Clubs) Conference was held in North Platte June 11-14 at the Mid-Plains Community College, South Campus, with the ANAC statewide art show also held. The Mullen Arts Center was represented in the show by members Kyle Hoyt, Twila Phillips and Nicole Hoffmann. Nicole Hoffmann, pictured, will be the ANAC president for the next two years. Terri Licking

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Hoffmann is new ANAC president

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The 60th ANAC (Association of Nebraska Art Clubs) Conference was held in North Platte June 11-14 at the MidPlains Community College, South Campus, with the ANAC statewide art show also held. The Mullen Arts Center was represented in the show by members Kyle Hoyt, Twila Phillips and Nicole Hoffmann.
‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Program a success

‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Program a success

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‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Program a success

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The Summer Reading Program was held at the Hooker County Library last Thursday, June 12, with the theme “Color Our World.” A highlight of the morning was creating their leopards by hand stuffing them and placing a wishing star inside before closing them up.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
MONDAY, JUNE 23 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, JUNE 247:00 Hooker County Area Republican Party, Village of Mullen meeting room THURSDAY, JUNE 26 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel TUESDAY, JULY 1 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY,...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass.ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCHAdult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community.MULLEN METHODIST CHURCH11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.

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Looking Back

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
1 YEAR AGO - 2024Engagement: Emily Boyer and Brode McIntosh 5 YEARS AGO - 2020Births: Lucas Daniel to Tyler and Emilie Macke, Cohen Thomas to Cade and Bethany Karlberg 10 YEARS AGO - 2015278 attend Mullen High School alumni banquet Obituary: Frosty Harris 25 YEARS AGO - 2000Engagement: Nicole...
Class of 1975 - 50 years: Back, l-r: Mike Szwanek, Mark Ewoldt, Gerald Devine, Carol (Sexton) Alishouse, Donalee (Sullivan) Barner, Betty (Hardy) Deibler, Terry (McConnell) Fisher, Ron Boyer. Front: Leonard Phillips, Dave Sautter, Bill Sherman, Kirk Jacobs, Anita (Sexton) Cummings, Debra Benner-Bodeman, Carol (Kraye) Wright.

Class of 1975 - 50 years: Back, l-r: Mike Szwanek, Mark Ewoldt, Gerald Devine, Carol (Sexton) Alishouse, Donalee (Sullivan) Barner, Betty (Hardy) Deibler, Terry (McConnell) Fisher, Ron Boyer. Front: Leonard Phillips, Dave Sautter, Bill Sherman, Kirk Jacobs, Anita (Sexton) Cummings, Debra Benner-Bodeman, Carol (Kraye) Wright.

218 attend Mullen Alumni banquet

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
by Gerri (Osborn) Peterson, MHS Alumni Association Assistant SecretaryThe 2025 Mullen Alumni Association banquet was held on Saturday, June 15, 2025, at the Lariat Auditorium with 218 attending. Mullen Alumni Association president Phil Hoyt welcomed everyone.

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Adopt a duck, win cash!

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Duck Race to be held in June on the Middle Loup River.1st place $300 2nd place $150 3rd place $50 Plus one last place “unlucky duck” prize!Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and may be purchased from FCCLA members Maci Walz and Audrabell Werth.You may also call...

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Toby KID to be at library Monday with Silly Adventures

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Mark your calendar to bring your kids to the Hooker County Library next Monday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m.!World renowned performer Toby KID will be presenting his latest show, Silly Adventures, exploring the theme of finding the YOU in YOURSELF.Through his vibrant and captivating show, Toby KID invites...
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