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In a world where loneliness and isolation have become all too familiar, there is one source of unwavering companionship that stands tall—pets. These furry, feathery, or scaly friends have proven time and again to be more than just animal companions—they are family. However, as the need for pet adoption reaches critical levels, animal shelters and rescue organizations are urgently calling on the community to consider opening their hearts and homes to these adorable creatures in need.

Merrick County Treasurer Karen Dunham ahs announced she will be retiring and that Deputy Treasurer Pat Bolte has been named to replace her, effective August 1. Stephen R.W.

For the week ending July 9, 2023, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 14% very short, 26% short, 57% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 23% very short, 38% short, 38% adequate, and 1% surplus. Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 5% very poor, 10% poor, 23% fair, 41% good, and 21% excellent. Corn silking was 21%, ahead of 7% last year and 15% for the five-year average.

Nebraska producers planted 9.50 million acres of corn for all purposes, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is down 1% from last year. Of the total acres, 94% were planted with biotechnology varieties, down 1 percentage point from 2022. Area to be harvested for grain is estimated at 9.16 million acres, up 4% from a year ago. Soybean planted acreage is estimated at 5.50 million acres, down 4% from last year. Of these, 93% were planted with genetically modified, herbicide resistant seed, down 3 percentage point from 2022. Producers expect to harvest 5.45 million acres, down 4% from a year ago.