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The Bible Says

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All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. KJV
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From the Chamber Director

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.Looking back on Lone Tree Days 2024, I hope we can all agree that our community did get the gold! I believe we did keep our Kindness momentum going and we celebrated our community as winners in retail, education, healthcare, agriculture, finance, religion, service & volunteerism. Thanks to all who came out and supported and enjoyed the activities and events, spread some kindness and celebrated a great victory for our community!

The Nebraska Corn Board kicks off new fiscal year with new program focuses

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The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) began the new fiscal year on July 1, which brings new programs funded by the checkoff for the 2024-2025 year. With a strategic plan in place through 2027, the goals of the checkoff rely on the main objectives of the plan aligning with the four main pillars of NCB including promotion, education, market development and research. A sample of funded programs in the four areas are outlined below.

Biosecurity measures help protect livestock during fairs, shows, rodeos

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County fairs, livestock competitions, and rodeos, let people see, experience, and celebrate agriculture on a different level. Since many agricultural events take place during the summer, now is the perfect time for the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) to remind livestock owners to protect their animals and to keep them healthy, especially livestock participating in shows and competitions.
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Central Valley Ag promotes grain bin safety with grain engulfment training trailer

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Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to announce the completion of its groundbreaking grain engulfment trailer, designed to provide local first responders with training for grain bin rescues. Developed in partnership with EBM Construction, this $75,000 training tool began development in March 2023.

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The 29th annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Lone Tree Days Celebration boasted many of its traditional events – parade, fireworks, Teddy Bear picnic, sidewalk sales – but saw the addition of such new ideas as a home-based business and craft fair and a re-imagination of the annual Relay for Life. A group of parents, athletes, and planners gathered to dedicate the new burnished metal sign at the Central City Ball Complex at South Park.