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Parker Napier's future is as neatly trimmed as the lawns he's been mowing since age 11. The Summerland FFA standout cut through the competition at the Nebraska State FFA Convention, earning the prestigious State Star in Agribusiness and claiming the top spot in turf and landscape management-proof that his grassroots business is growing into something much bigger. Summerland FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said Napier is the first Star winner from the school. The awards were presented at the 2025... Full story
Sarah Wiese cooked up more than just a project-she's serving success on a national platter. The Summerland senior's interest in nutrition led her to create a standout FCCLA entry in nutrition and wellness, earning a gold medal and the state runner-up title at the Nebraska FCCLA Leadership Convention, held April 6 to 8 in Lincoln. Wiese will now become the first-ever Summerland student to qualify for FCCLA nationals. The nutrition and wellness event tasks participants with tracking food intake...
Members of the Summerland SkillsUSA chapter competed at the 2025 State Leadership Convention, April 10-12, in Grand Island. The Teamworks crew, comprised of Ashton Cleveland, Bennet Flenniken, Willis Mast, and Alec Schindler, won gold, finishing in first place. The group qualified for national competition at the National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 23 to 27, in Atlanta. Jason Shaver and Marlin Krysl won gold and finishing first in drone technology basics, which is a state-only...
Easter takes me back to childhood holidays at our grandparents’ farm, where we gathered with cousins for a weekend full of tradition. Some of us would rise before dawn for sunrise service, either at the church in Tilden or out in Ritter’s pasture. We’d return in time to change into our brand-new Easter outfits—flowery dresses, pastel-ribboned hats, white gloves and shiny patent-leather shoes—before heading back to town for church. After the service, we’d return to the farm for a feast, then...
Nebraska is seeing an increase in a type of scam tied to cryptocurrencies and social media called “pig butchering.” This has nothing to do agriculture; it’s a scam initially developed by criminal organizations in China in which scammers develop a relationship with their victims over a long period of time to repeatedly steal money. This form of fraud is also known as a relationship scam, financial grooming, or confidence scam. How Pig Butchering Works Scammers often initiate contact by sending a “wrong number” text, email, or social media mes...
The Legislature is now two-thirds of the way through this year’s 90-day legislative session. One prominent topic of discussion this week was winner-take-all. Earlier this year, Sen. Lippincott introduced LB3 to reinstate the winner-take-all system for electing a presidential candidate. This system would award all of Nebraska’s votes to the candidate who received the highest number of votes throughout the state. Today, only two states, Maine and Nebraska, allocate votes for a presidential can...
Even in the best of times, farming is a precarious enterprise. There's drought, floods, hail, wind storms and pests of all kinds to deal with. The cost of fertilizers and pesticides always seems to be on the rise, equipment always seems to break down at the worst moment, and now, prices paid for the crops are below the expected break-even point. And then, in Nebraska, there's property taxes. But now the state's farmers are being thrown a nasty curveball - again - as part of President Trump's...
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation announced the 2025 WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program will begin May 1. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work of local museums, historical societies and libraries and increase awareness of what is found in the local sites along Nebraska's backroads and in communities that are often overlooked by the typical tourist. This fourth year, running May 1 to Nov. 30, includes more than 210 sites across Nebraska, with more than 50 new locations....
On April 4, members of the Antelope County Health Care Foundation present a $7,500 check to Diane Carpenter, EMT, and Tom Carothers, paramedic, who accepted the gift on behalf of Antelope Memorial Hospital. The check will go toward the purchase of a new ambulance. The new ambulance will offer many special safety features and added benefits for both the patients and providers while helping to ensure its reliability for years to come....
Summerland FFA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA and FBLA members participated in their respective state leadership conferences recently. Several brought home medals from the competitions. FFA: Jenna Funk: cooperative speaking, fourth place, gold rating; Sara Hemenway: discover speaking fifth place, gold rating; Conduct of Chapter Meetings team, Braelyn Bergman, Taylen Nilson, Kanyon Allemang, Jaelyn Shaver, Asher Whiting, Damien Hupp and Ryder Hemenway: seventh place, gold rating; Livestock Evaluation senior...
Melissa Harrell watched from the crowd as members of Nebraska's congressional delegation presented an oversized check for $1.3 million to her City of Wahoo colleagues. The federal grant would allow the city of 5,000 to replace two miles of century-old, leak-prone natural gas pipes. Sen. Deb Fischer, a Republican who voted for the bill that created the grant program, touted the award as proof that "real, bipartisan, and responsible infrastructure reform is possible." Less than a year later,...
Summerland girls and boys track teams traveled to Battle Creek, April 8, for the BC Track Invite. The girls finished in eight place scoring 18.67 points. Lydia Robertson and Caydence Schumacher picked up medals in high jump. Robertson cleared 5 feet, while Schumacher ended in a tie for fifth place. She jumped 4' 6 inches. Robertson finished in 12th in the 200m prelims, running 29.59. Karley Dawkins finished fourth in the 1600m, running 6:25.27, a season record. In the 400m, Dawkins placed 19th,...
A pencil drawing by Sophie Rittscher, a Summerland sophomore, receives the "Best of Show" award at the ESU 8 Art Show. Artwork from ESU 8 schools was on display April 11-13 in Neligh....
Summerland's Dylan Rotherham and Niobrara/Verdigre golfer Cash Wickersham tied for top honors at an April 10 meet in Niobrara....
Bobcat golfers celebrate a first-place finish at the April 8 Summerland quad. Michael Koenig was the individual medalist with a 35. Team members include (front, l-r): Logan Kester, Koenig, Ayden Bazelman, Dane Miller, Dylan Rotherham, Sam Cheatum; (back, l-r): Omari Meyer, Zander Tabbert, Bennet Flenniken, Coach Tom Thramer and Coach Chase Chase Maier....
The Summerland Board of Education learned several staff members will depart at the end of the school year. Board president Nate Schwager read a resignation letter from Lisa Cook, a mathematics teacher. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said Ashley Koenig, a Ewing graduate, will fill the vacancy. Koenig currently teaches business at Creighton Community Schools. “She will be teaching junior high math and will take the Praxis test to get that certification,” Aschoff said. “With a strong math depar...
The Bobcat golf team earned the runner-up trophy, Monday, at the Crofton Invite. Individual medalists included Dylan Rotherham, sixth; Michael Koenig, 10th; and Dane Miller, 14th....
The football season will continue for two Summerland seniors selected for the 48th annual Sertoma Nebraska Eight Man All-Star game. Alec Schindler and Keaton Thiele will play for the West team. Bobcat coach Tom Thramer will lead the West squad. Brett Kaczor will join as an assistant, along with Mat Jageler of South Loup and Cory Valasek of Riverside. The game is set for a 6 p.m. kickoff, Saturday, June 21 at Lloyd Wilson Field on the Hastings College campus. The East team will be coached by Rusty Fuller of Hartington-Newcastle. For more...
Those of us who make our homes in the rural midwest understand that we face medical challenges our countrymen in more populated areas don't. For example, there are two pediatric rheumatologists in the whole state of South Dakota ... and they are both based in Fargo. In contrast, there are 10 in the Twin Cities with the University of Minnesota alone. In Winner, South Dakota, you are nearly 150 miles away from emergency access to a neurosurgeon, assuming you can go by air. No matter where you are...
Participate in the third Nebraska Birding Bowl and learn about birds and contribute data toward bird conservation. This fun, free statewide competition returns this May for Nebraska Bird Month. The Birding Bowl is a great opportunity to try out this hobby, improve skills, and share a love of birding with others. Participants of all experience levels are invited. Birders can compete as individuals or teams, registering online in April or May. They may participate in one of the following...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska April 8, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS (EXT) ex 170.61; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 20,684.80; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 74.00; APPEARA ex 34.22; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 8,651.02; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,984.87; BCBS ins 75,093.63; BOMGAARS ex 180.80; CARHART LUMBER ex 197.03; CARQUEST ex 76.18; CASEYS ex 105.06; CITY OF NELIGH ut 3,113.63;...
