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PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JUNE 30, 2026 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 18, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and are available for...
What do rhinos, cows, and fish have in common? This July, they will all be featured on the 2026 North American Manure Expo. Ashfall Fossil Beds, Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area, and 4 Aces Dairy have been selected as stops during this year’s Manure Expo. The first expo began in 2001 and combines an industry trade show, technological demonstrations, and education into one. The Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin Extension Nutrient Management Team owned the expo for many years before the n...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 10, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for public inspection...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY 18, 2026 Board Meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on May 7, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
Happy (belated) Arbor Day! If you missed planting a tree on Arbor Day, no need to fret. You can plant a tree all spring. Keep the following tree planting tips in mind. Right Plant, Right Place There is a right, and wrong, place for everything, and this includes your trees. Before you plant a tree, think about the mature size in 30-50 years. While you may be planting a small tree now, a well-established tree will grow become a large tree in no time. And yes, trees can get as big as the tag says,...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 16, 2026 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on April 2, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA APRIL 7, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 Board of Commissioner Meeting. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance and miscellaneous revenue report, sweep account statements, and clerk of district court report for March were accepted. No action on Great Plains Communication, Viking Fire Protection and quarterly jail inspection. Approved Weed D...
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Mike Wintz was nearly four miles away and in the thick of fighting the Morrill Fire when he heard over the radio that the flames were headed for his home. "A couple of the other outfits were headed to the house to kind of head it off ... I just put my trust in the neighbors and the other firefighters," he said. The group stopped the fire near Wintz's front...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 16, 2026 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present except Tielke. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasurer Shelly Ross and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on March 5, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. Chairman Breiner convened the...
While spring bulbs like crocus and daffodils are considered the earliest signs of spring, many times the earliest blooms are above your head. Some of our native trees are the earliest plants to flower. These trees provide early nectar for pollinators like bees. Silver and red maples, which are common sights on street corners and farmsteads, have already started to flower in Columbus. Their small red buds have burst into fluffy yellow flowers and can be seen covering the branches of trees. Elms...
Nebraska Extension and 4-H will hold an open house, March 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Antelope County fairgrounds. UNL educators will be available to meet with guests and answer questions about 4-H enrollment and the Antelope County Fair. Several 4-H projects, including livestock and static projects will be on display. Attendees will also be able to learn about volunteer opportunities through the extension and 4-H programs. For more information, contact the Antelope County Extension office at...
Late winter is a perfect time to prune the woody deciduous plants in your lawn and garden. Deciduous refers to the trees and shrubs that lose their leaves every winter, such as maples, hydrangeas, and oaks. Herbaceous plants have stems that will die back to the ground every winter. These can be cut back once the weather starts to warm. Winter pruning is ideal because of the lack of leaves, dormancy of the plant, and reduced risk of transmitting diseases between plants. Without leaves, the...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 12, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Feb. 3, 2026, meeting. Janitorial report. Public comments. Discussion and update on the public defender contract – no action. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 22,408.57; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 89.00; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,939.90; FIRSTNET...
You might be familiar with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and its plant sales, grant programs, and promotion of green spaces in Nebraska. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has changed its name to PlantNebraska. The name change better aligns the organization with its mission – to foster landscapes all around Nebraska. PlantNebraska has released their 2026 picks for "GreatPlants for the Great Plains". This program was started in 1998 to highlight and promote underutilized plants that can be a g...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 30, 2026 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of equalization at 9:30 a.m., and board of supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Jan. 22, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all...
Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS Jennifer Schwartz, Executive Director of the Nebraska School Activities Association High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young athletes are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, athletics now feel like increasingly high stakes. High school sports operate differently—by design. They exist within s...
SILICON PRAIRIE NEWS Stone Pillar International is a software and intelligence company that uses drone-acquired data for actionable decision making. The company's official launch comes as Nebraskans face the threat of invasive eastern redcedar and the opportunities of new drone rules and advancements. Nebraska is on the front lines of both tech innovation and woody encroachment. As pilots and entrepreneurs look to the skies with new uses of drone technology, researchers and ranchers are looking...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 16, 2025 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Dec. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
"Learn by doing" those three words define the philosophy of 4-H. We have heard there are different methods of learning: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic - learning through movement, through doing. We at the Nebraska Extension-Antelope County office strive to provide youth with a tangible learning experience. There are two kinds of learning experiences that happen because of 4-H. The first is through experiences shared in the home. Experiences such as a 4-H woodworking project....
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 8, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Sept. 8, immediately following the budget and tax request hearings, in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 6:25 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open...
Nebraska Extension has released ribbon places at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair. Summerland-area 4-H members who took animals and/or static items include: Sara Hemenway Rabbit, breeding rabbits, Dutch Jr buck, purple; Rabbit, breeding rabbits, Polish Jr buck, purple; Rabbit, special awards, best opposite; Rabbit, special awards, best of breed; Rabbit, senior rabbit showmanship, purple; Rabbit, senior showmanship, first place. Weston Ferguson Environmental and Earth Sciences, taxidermy, blue. Emorie Bearinger Cooking 401, candy, purple; Food...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 18, 2025 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Aug. 14, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available fo...
We appear to be done bombing Iran, and to be back to helping Ukraine repeal invaders from Russia. Plus, it looks like the trade war we started is going to raise our cost of buying coffee from Brazil and beer from Mexico. Great, huh? So maybe it's time to talk about something really important – corn sweat. We're entering the peak of corn sweat season, when the thick, green fields of corn that blanket eastern and central Nebraska start to emit their highest levels of moisture. It's called "evapotr...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JULY 8, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 180.71; AMERITAS ins 21,338.75; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 185.00; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,339.90; BCBS ins 75,042.59; BOMGAARS ex 83.91; CASEYS ex 60.40; CITY OF NELIGH ex 2,424.10; CITY OF NELIGH-RECY ex 1,000.00; CLEARFLY ut 158.75; CLERK OF THE DIST COURT ex 38.00; JUDITH COLE ps 10.00; COLONIAL LIFE ins 108.40; C...
