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Farm Credit Services of America returns $10.2 Million in cash-back dividends to farmers in Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Pla e and Polk coun es

1 year ago By News Staff

– Farmers and ranchers in Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte and Polk counties will be receiving $10.2 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) as part of the financial cooperative’s patronage program, paying 1% back as a cash-back dividend. Eligible customer-owners were issued cash-back dividend checks the last week of January.

Central Valley Ag celebrates 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives

1 year ago By News Staff
The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025), recognizing the vital role cooperatives play in economic development and sustainability. Under the global theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World,” Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to join this movement by reinforcing its commitment to feeding the planet and strengthening the cooperative system.

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1 year ago By News Staff
One ensemble of the U.S. Air Force’s local cast of musical airmen - based at OffutAFB and tasked with what theAir Force describes as a mission of “inspir[ing] the hearts and minds of its listeners to increased patriotism and an enhanced awareness of the bravery and sacrifice of Airmen serving throughout Air Combat Command” - really came to play on Tuesday night.
Dawson Purvis and Bentley McHargue  

A B-E-E-autiful display of spelling skills at Merrick County Spelling Bee

1 year ago By News Staff
Under the bright lights of the Edwin and Bernice Lock Theater, twelve young wordsmiths took the stage Tuesday morning, ready to test their spelling prowess in the annual Merrick County Spelling Bee. By afternoon, a new group of eleven competitors had stepped up, each hoping to spell their way to victory.
Continuing Farming Traditions After maintaining continuous ownership of farmland for over 100 years Doris Rasmussen (center) received the Pioneer Award last summer during the Hamilton County Fair. The family plans to continue farming the land in hopes to receive the Heritage Award in the next 25 years.  

Marquette family reflects on Pioneer Award

1 year ago By Jacob Kennedy R-n Reporter
A deep-rooted family legacy was honored last summer when Doris Rasmussen and her family received the Pioneer Award at the Hamilton County Fair. Presented by the Aksarben Foundation in partnership with the Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers, the award recognizes families who have maintained continuous ownership of at least 40 acres of farmland for 100 years or more.
It was a great turnout on Hall of Fame night as many families came to celebrate. One of those was the Johnson family who came out in droves to stand alongside Dr. Johnson as he was inducted into the High Plains Community Hall of Fame. (Photos by Jacob Kennedy)  

HPC honors Hall of Fame inductees in annual ceremony

1 year ago By Jacob Kennedy And Grant Brooks R-n Reporters
High Plains Community School held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony during the basketball game against East Butler, recognizing individuals and a team whose impact continues to resonate within their communities. Inductees and their families traveled from near and far to take part in the celebration, a moment that was both sentimental and inspiring.
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