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Why Consider Drylotting Cows this Fall?

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This fall as pastures continue to recover from drought in previous years, some producers who traditionally pasture their cattle are considering feeding cow-calf pairs in confinement. Drylotting can be a feasible way to allow pasture recovery, while feeding grain, forage, and crop stover to pairs. A few of the many advantages of a drylot system include closer observation of the herd, low weaning stress, and providing opportunity to bunk break calves prior to weaning.
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Students Participate in Central Honors Institute at CCC

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Eighty-five students participated in the 19th annual Central Honors Institute June 25-28 at Central Community College-Columbus. Participants will be in the seventh or eighth grade this fall and have high ability in language arts, math and/or science. They were selected for their academic accomplishments, leadership skills, maturity and recommendation from a teacher or counselor. In addition to attending classes, they had a chance to socialize with peers in the evenings and experience life on a college campus. Instructors were Katie Claus and AJ Rose, both of Columbus, CHI Creativity language arts track; Josh Darveau and Jared Johnson, both of Columbus, Stream Team biology track; Terri Jelinek of Columbus and Lee Brogie of Wayne, CSI at CHI math track; and Marc Bathke of Dixon and Ed Brogie of Wayne, FLY CHI physics track. Staff members were all from Columbus and included Lynette Hogelin, residence hall mom; Adam Lassen, residence hall dad; Erika Leffler, camp director; Karin Rieger, camp administrator; and Abie Wulf and Terry Wulf, social directors. Camp interns were Gabbi Judd, a senior at Wayne High School and daughter of Rachel and Daniel Judd of Wayne; Ashley Kraemer, a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and daughter of Greta and Doug Kraemer of Allen; Brock Ray, a senior at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the son of Rich Ray of Fremont and Stacy Ray of North Bend; Caroline Slama, a senior at Aquinas High School and daughter of Amy and Kevin Slama of Rising City; Kassidy Soulliere, a recent Wayne State College graduate who is a first-year teacher for third and fourth grades at Christ Lutheran School in Columbus; and Andie Venzor, a recent Wayne State College graduate who is employed at the Center for Survivors in Columbus.

The Bible Says

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EverywordofGodispure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. Proverbs 30:5 KJV Galatians 3:19-29 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.
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Annual Merrick County Fair kicks off with fun and even a special guest

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In the midst of Nebraska’s sprawling cornfields, the Merrick County Fair is an annual spectacle, painting a vibrant tableau of rural American life. This year’s fair, running from July 29th to August 2nd, has emerged as a showcase of community spirit, agricultural excellence, and timeless enjoyment.
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Young Eagles gives local youth the opportunity to see home from above

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On Saturday, July 29, the EAA or Experimental Aircraft Association, had their special Young Eagles rally out at the Central City Municipal Airport. Kids ages 8 to 17 were able to come out and learn all about the aviation industry and planes. And, they all got a turn for a free ride in an airplane with Local Pilots Don Imhoff and Keal Bockelman.