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REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE MIDWEST MESSENGER As the Fourth of July nears, a nationwide celebration reverberates from coast to coast in anticipation of America's 250th birthday. In Nebraska, another lesser-known place also has an upcoming milestone. Turning 150 years old, this community on the outskirts of the Sandhills will not be recognized with such fanfare or fireworks, though. That's because to most people, Deloit is a mystery on the map. If not for Kent Backer contacting Midwest...
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...
The public is invited to participate in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's annual summer turkey brood survey July 1-Aug. 31. The survey provides useful estimates about annual production by wild turkey hens and how many poults, or young turkeys, survive the summer brood-rearing period. These records lend insight into population indices and trends, which inform management decisions regarding wild turkeys. During July and August, survey participants are asked to record all turkeys they see....
Garbage prices for Village of Clearwater residents will see a 75-cent increase, retroactive to June 1. During the June 13 monthly meeting, trustees learned Bud’s Sanitary Service notified Village Clerk Angie Hupp about a “temporary 75-cent per gallon fuel surcharge.” “We don’t have an amount when it will go away. She said until diesel is at least under $4 a gallon,” Hupp said. A week later, Bud’s management personnel asked if the village had renewed its contract with the company. It expired in...
Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that's around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over. A gradual shift of responsibilities and ownership, plus an extended mentoring period, can help ensure the continued success of the farm business. After checking out a candidate's experience and references, a short trial period with paid labor can be a good step. This probationary period can help both of you assess how well you work...
On April 28, Antelope Memorial Hospital received the Most Improved Performance Award for 2025, as a member of the Accountable Care Organization coordinated by Bryan Health. The award was presented during the annual Bryan Health Connect Conference held at the Holthus Convention Center in York. An Accountable Care Organization in Nebraska is a group of doctors, hospitals and healthcare providers who voluntarily work together to provide high-quality, coordinated care to patients. These networks...
Ashton Cleveland What are your plans after graduation? Work and have a life of my own. What makes you proud to be a student at Summerland Public School? Learning independently. Who is your role model and why? My great-grandpa, he always worked hard and had strong values and patience. What is your favorite high school memory? Taking Kaczor's classes. Karley Dawkins What are your plans after graduation? I plan on going to Wayne State College and major in Early Childhood Education. What makes you...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 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 April 16, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
There are a lot of things high school students wish they had more of. Money. Sleep. Gas in the tank. Followers. Time tops the list-and it's the one thing nobody is getting a refill on. Here's the uncomfortable truth: most students don't actually have a time problem. They have a time management problem. And yes, that sounds like something an adult would say right before telling you to clean your room - or be on time for prom or the 8 a.m. bell - but stay with me. Because this isn't about nagging....
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 13, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., April 13, 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, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody Kester, Brian King,...
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...
Nebraska Public Power District sought public input during an open house Tuesday in Clearwater on a proposed 345-kV transmission project spanning about 27 miles across Antelope County. The project would use steel single-pole structures and the process will take about three years to complete, connecting a substation in southeast Holt County near the Antelope County line to an existing substation northeast of Neligh. According to Grant Otten, NPPD media relations specialist, 72 people attended the...
Retirement from a farm business may not mean moving away or giving up on mentoring the next generation, but it does entail transferring management decisions to someone else. It can be a gradual or sudden process. It may be driven by long-term goals, by sudden health issues, or events outside your family. When should farmers retire? The answer is related to choices and goals, and can happen at any time. While many can’t imagine doing anything else except farming, their families may have other i...
Reprinted with permission A University Outstanding Scholar and associate professor of wildlife and outdoor management, Adam Ahlers has spent his career studying the variables that shape an ideal environment for both wildlife and Wildcats. Through his teaching and research, Ahlers focuses on investing in student growth and habitat management efforts, finding his purpose in creating spaces where conservation and curiosity grow side by side. Q: What is one piece of advice you can uniquely give to...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION March 16, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, March 16, 2026 at the school in the board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the March 11, 2026, newspapers to order at 7:02 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meeting Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken with all members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, and Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of Allegiance...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting, Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. A copy of the agenda, reflecting any changes, will be...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 11, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Feb. 4, 2026, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken, with all board members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele,...
Valmont represents a home-grown Nebraska success story, the 80-year-old company that pioneered the center pivot that helps corn grow in the Cornhusker State. The Fortune 1000 company still operates facilities in its Valley birthplace as well as in Columbus, West Point, Grand Island and McCook. It oversees global operations spanning five continents from a gleaming $50 million headquarters in west Omaha. But under a new law Gov. Jim Pillen pushed to passage last year, that stalwart Nebraska...
This past week, the Legislature continued to hold public hearings on bills. Three bills by Sen. Kauth, relating to social issues, garnered significant interest from across the state. LB730 would require schools and state agencies to designate restrooms and locker rooms based on sex. LB731 would adopt the Gender Transition Malpractice Accountability Act and allow for civil actions relating to gender-altering procedures. LB732 would prohibit health care practitioners from providing cross-sex...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 14, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met n regular session, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the school board meeting room. President Schwager called the regular board meeting, which was advertised in the Jan. 7, 2026, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken at 7 p.m., with all members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The...
In addition to the monthly board of education meeting, members will attend a workshop, beginning at 3 p.m., Jan. 14,at the school. A data review and strategic planning will take place during discussion. Committees will also share updates. No votes will take place during the workshop. The regular monthly meeting will start at 7 p.m. Election of officers will take place. Committee assignments will be decided, and official designations, including legal newspapers and banking outlets, will be...
To increase wages or not to increase wages; that is the question for the Antelope County Commissioners, meeting yesterday for the first time in 2026. All commissioners were present. An almost hour and a half long discussion/debate took place between the ACC and elected officials on wage/benefit increases for the years 2027 through 2030. All parties involved spoke respectfully to each other but with no consensus at this time. Matters concerning the poor ag economy, inflation, cost-of-living and...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the...
As we look forward to a new year, we reflect on the stories that defined our region in 2025. Articles in this list - and the rankings - are based on page views from summerlandadvocate.com. 1. Hometown Hero: Summerland freshman uses SkillsUSA training to save infant's life As an eighth-grade student, Taelyn Nilson learned CPR and won a state title in Job Skills Demonstration at the Nebraska SkillsUSA Middle School Conference. In December 2024, Nilson used those skills to save the life of an...
