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Doug Jaggers Auctioneers for the Last Time
By Heidi Beguin On Wednesday afternoon, August 7, there was a sale at Sheridan Livestock Auction Company in Rushville. At first glance it seemed like any other sale, but this one was special. This would be the last time Doug Jaggers would sit in the oh so familiar auctioneer’s seat. Jaggers would auctioneer for the last time before retiring the chant he had perfected so well that had earned him…
Mosquito numbers in Nebraska jumped this summer. It’s likely going to get worse in the future.
OMAHA, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - Bob Decker thought he’d get an early start on golf one morning this summer when he headed to Omaha’s Steve Hogan Golf Course. Instead, he ended up providing swarms of mosquitoes their breakfast, lunch and dinner during his round at the nine-hole course.
NSP Launches Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
(Lincoln, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol launched an enforcement campaign to close-out the summer travel season. The campaign will run from August 14 through September 2. “In the coming weeks, events like the State Fair, Husker Football, and Labor Day Weekend will have many traveling across the state,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We want Nebraska to close out the summer safely.”
Extension Program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - A University of Nebraska–Lincoln program is delivering fresh produce to kitchens across the Cornhusker State. Organized by Nebraska Extension as part of the Growing Together Nebraska project, SNAP-Ed and Extension Master Gardener volunteers are working to establish community gardens, increase access to fresh produce, and provide garden and nutrition education. Emily Gratopp, an associate extension educator in Lancaster County, said the project is an opportunity to promote better overall health statewide.
FBI Holds Symposium on Threats to Agriculture
(NAFB.com) – Farmers and ranchers from more than 30 states attended the 2024 Agriculture Threats Symposium hosted by the Omaha, Nebraska, field office. Technology continues advancing to make farming and agriculture more efficient across rural America. With more technology, there’s a potential for cyber-attacks that could affect the entire agriculture industry. FBI Agent Gene Kowel says there are four major threats to watch for. Those include criminal ransomware attacks, foreign adversaries stealing data, the potential for them to implant malware on industrial control systems and farming machinery, and lastly, the threat of bioterrorism. “People can take steps at ground level,” he says. “One is basic cyber hygiene like having multi-factor authentication for any kind of system.” Another is being willing to report any kind of attack to law enforcement. The more farmers and ranchers do that, Kowel says law enforcement has a better chance of being able to protect the entire industry.
Dennis Schaardt Inducted Into Cured Meats Hall of Fame
During its annual convention in Omaha, the American Association of Meat Processors elected the newest member into the Cured Meats Hall of Fame. The 2024 inductee is Dennis Schaardt, president/CEO/COO of Den’s Country Meats in Table Rock, Neb. At just 19 years old, Schaardt bought the meat locker from...
1970s rockers postpone Omaha concert after founding member has emergency surgery
OMAHA, Neb. — British-American rockers America postponed Omaha concert after singer and guitarist Dew Bunnell had to have emergency surgery. Related coverage in the video above: Aerosmith cancels tour due to medical issue. Omaha Performing Arts announced on social media the Aug. 16 concert would be rescheduled for Nov....
53rd Annual Arrows to Aerospace Celebration Runs August 15th - 17th Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Bellevue - Offutt
The City of Bellevue would like to join the Bellevue – Offutt Kiwanis Club and encourage you to attend the 53rd Annual Arrows to Aerospace Celebration this week, culminating with the parade on Mission Avenue and various family friendly events at Washington Park on Saturday, August 17th. A special thank you to the members of the Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club for organizing and coordinating this celebration again this year, as they have done for the past 36 years.
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