Before Electricity, “Egg-stra” Effort Paid Off

Eggs may be plentiful today but if you want local farm eggs there comes a time of year when the hens take a break. The old timers preserved eggs during times of abundance. It took some “egg-stra” effort but a ready supply of eggs when it was 10 below zero could be a luxury.

Stimulate Entertainment at Pawnee County Fair

Visitors to the Pawnee County Fair have a new reason to stay Saturday night as Stimulate Entertainment makes its Pawnee County Fair debut with a family- friendly fire performance.The show will take place on Saturday, July 18, with performances at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the Midway.

Annual MWBA Competition

The Midwest BBQ Association (MWBA) BBQ Competition will return to the Pawnee County Fair in Pawnee City, Nebraska, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a full day of competition and public tasting.

Nebraska Nightlife

Joe’s Outdoor LivingHere in southeast Nebraska, July has a way of turning the daytime woods into a heavy, suffocating wet blanket.

Who Says a Vegetable Garden Needs Full Sun? Some Plants Do Well in Shadier Spots

Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn’t always require the recommended six to eight hours of direct sunlight.

JB And Green June Beetle

They are back!! Japanese beetles and green June beetles are back damaging our plants.Japanese BeetlesJapanese beetles are invasive insects from Japan. In the United States, natural predators are not present to slow down Japanese beetles.

Big Names, Big Moves: NBA Free Agency Starts Strong

NBA free agency officially opened Monday, June 30, as all 30 teams began negotiating with free agents and making moves to improve their rosters for next season. During free agency, teams can sign available players, complete trades, and re-sign players already on their roster.

NCAA Approves New Eligibility Rules for Division I Athletes

On June 23, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved the age-based eligibility model, which will change how student-athletes compete in Division I athletics beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.

Nebraska PACE 2026 Event Results

High property taxes are easy to describe, harder to solve

That time of year is nearing – the time when you have to pay the second half of your property taxes, due by the end of July.It’s a big check, and I write two of them, one for my house and one for the small farm that’s still in the family.