Funding Available for Farmers and Ranchers to Develop Conservation Planning Activities

LINCOLN, Neb., June 17, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has funding available for Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers to develop Conservation Planning Activities.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Sunday, June 26 Pawnee County Arts Council Annual Ice Cream Social and Band Concert on the Court House lawn in Pawnee City.

Keeping Nebraska Pro-Life

On May 3, 2022, a court employee leaked a draft opinion in the Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson to the media.

Something We Can Do, Mental Health Awareness

Kudos to the lame duck Ricketts’ administration for embracing another mental health initiative aimed at solidifying the state’s position, according to one publication, as having the fourth-best mental health in the nation. Earlier this month, Gov.

Relief for American Agriculture Producers

The importance of a strong agriculture economy to the state of Nebraska and our entire nation cannot be overstated.

One-Liners to Ponder

Just a few miles from the farm where I grew up lies a small village. I doubt if more than a few dozen people have ever lived there at the same time.

Sophia Claire Herrick

Born Monday, 05/23/2022, weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces and 19 inches long in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born to Kristen and John Herrick of Table Rock, Nebraska. She is welcomed by her siblings Lydia and Hannah. Her Grandparents are Don and Lisa Bloss and Lonnie and Fran Herrick.

Wesley Wilbur Morrison

Megan Wenzl and Kyle Morrison of Seneca, Kansas are proud to announce the birth of their son Wesley Wilbur Morrison born May 8, 2022 , at 1:25 pm weighing 6lbs and 9oz and 19in long. Grandparents are Laura and Brett Wenzl, John and Becka Morrison, Sarah and Shane Kramer.

FARMERS COOPERATIVE DONATES TO PAWNEE COUNTY AG SOCIETY

Pawnee City, Neb. June 15, 2022—The Pawnee County Ag Society was presented a $2,500 donation from Farmers Cooperative to help with the construction of new buildings at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds. Plans for construction of a new 60’ x 120’ open air building are currently underway.

Today I’m a Dragon

Today I’m a dragon. But, just for pretend! It’s just one of the many activities I love doing with children. I love children, language, and learning.