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NCAP: Emergency food, shelter funds available to region
NW. Nebraska — Northwest Nebraska Region Local Board #5656-00 expects to be awarded federal funds in the amount of $11,500 Phase 41 under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the counties of Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux. The funding is provided by a national Board that is chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consist of representative from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. This local board will determine how the funds awarded will be distributed.
Update: Crews Working Two Fires South Of Crawford, Sioux County Fire Extinguished
Crawford and Chadron fire crews were working on two separate fires in Dawes County Monday evening, both in areas south of Crawford. Pine Ridge District Ranger Tim Buskirk said earlier on Monday that he had a crew responding to a fire at an area just off of the Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands north of Belmont, but by 7:00 pm had been released and allowed to return home.
Extension Instructor- Early Childhood (Dawes County)
Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator. Early Childhood (Dawes County) Do you have the drive to help us impact children and their families in positive ways? Can you be a strong regional expert and develop focused, comprehensive learning programs that help create environments and experiences for children that result in improved school readiness and enhanced social-emotional growth and development? Nebraska Extension is an organization that values individuals who excel, adapt easily, exhibit a passion for helping others, and are excellent communicators. As a member of the Nebraska Extension team, you will collaborate with research and extension faculty who are leaders in their field. You will work with high-performing teams to create and deliver world-class, innovative learning experiences that empower Nebraskans to improve their lives around critical issues.
Nick Lecher
Memorial services for 63-year old Dawes County native Nick Lecher were held earlier this month on June 13, 2024, in Port St Lucie, Fla. A special memorial planned this fall at Port St Lucie High School. In honor of Nick’s life and his battle with cancer, donations can be made...
Crop Water Use Report for the week of June 24, 2024
Over the past week, corn used 0.22 inches. Expected use by corn for this week is 0.29 inches. In the past week, beets used 0.17 inches. Expected use by beets for this week is 0.25 inches. Over the past week, potatoes used 0.36 inches. Expected use by potatoes for this...
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