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For Kaylee Thiele, the title of Miss Clearwater Rodeo was never about wearing the crown, it was about representing the people who inspired her love of rodeo. As her reign comes to a close, she credits her community and father for helping shape her journey. A Clearwater native, Thiele grew up around Clearwater's Big Rodeo. "I've been involved in it for as long as I remember. Whether I was hauling hay or helping carry flags, I've been a part of the organization for a long time," she noted. Her lov...
Get a jump start on this weekend's plans by celebrating the nation's 250th birthday in Ewing. Members of the Ewing Young Members Club have planned a July 3 community get-together that will feature fun for all ages. All events will be held at Schmidt Park, along US Highway 275 in Ewing. Registration for a cornhole tournament will begin at 5 p.m. Kids won't want to miss time jumping on inflatables. They will be in operation from 6 to 9 p.m. Kiddie train rides will also be available. EYMC members...
For Jon Pudwill and 12-year-old Jhett Pudwill, team roping is more than a rodeo event – it's an opportunity to compete side by side. The father-son duo from Ericson was among the competitors at this year's Clearwater Big Rodeo, where they continued a partnership built through years of practice, travel, and time spent preparing for competitions. The pair has competed together for four years and has participated in Clearwater's Big Rodeo for the last three years, said Jon Pudwill. Jon Pudwill s...
Dori Hollenbeck proved why she's the queen of barrel racing after completing a 15.92 run during Saturday's performance at Clearwater's Big Rodeo. The Winner, South Dakota, resident took home $1,365.73 for her efforts. Hollenbeck and fellow performers in all events pocketed more than $30,000 in prize money from the three-day event sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Kyle Nall-Sillivan of St. Paul finished second in barrels, running 16.14. She received $1,130.26. Dianne Axman of Loup...
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...
North Central District Health Department is excited to announce that it will begin offering Women, Infants, and Children services beginning July 9. WIC is a program that helps pregnant women, new moms, babies, and young children stay healthy. Families in the program can get healthy food benefits, nutrition tips, breastfeeding support, and help finding other health services. In addition, participants will have access to all NCDHD services including same-day immunizations. Individuals who are...
When Natalie Dolezal and her husband moved near Orchard last year, she admired the small salon on Main Street every time they drove by. Owning a salon in a close-knit community had long been one of her dreams, so she decided to take a chance. "I reached out to the previous owner and asked if she'd ever be willing to sell," Dolezal said. "She was, and I took the opportunity." That opportunity became Hello Beautiful Salon, located at 135 E. Second St, where Dolezal officially opened her doors...
After more than 100 days on the road, Camilo Ruiz has learned that America's highways tell only part of the story. The rest is written by the strangers who stop to offer a bottle of water, a meal, words of encouragement or simply a friendly conversation. "I think people over here are a lot nicer," Ruiz said while making his way through northeast Nebraska on Friday, June 26. "I've never really had people be mean anywhere, but places like Missouri rolled out the red carpet." Ruiz, 29, left...
Despite recent federal and state approval, construction of a controversial 226-mile transmission line is once again paused in parts of the Sandhills - the latest stumbling block in a 14-year battle. A federal judge issued a partial preliminary injunction on June 8 in response to a lawsuit brought by local ranchers, historic organizations and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. They're seeking to block the 345-kilovolt electric transmission line proposed by the Nebraska Public Power District. Known as the...
Drivers did a double take. Some slowed down. Others smiled, pointed or reached for their phones. Parked beside a gas pump in Clearwater on June 19 sat what appeared to be a giant green pear on wheels. It wasn't a parade float or an art display. It was Andrew Glubbey's ride to Seattle. The Florida resident has traded the comforts of a car for a one-of-a-kind scooter wrapped inside a pear-shaped shell he built himself, traveling roughly 250 miles a day on a journey that has already carried him...
The community of Page celebrated their Community Day on June, 27th....
Clearwater's Big Rodeo was celebrated June 26 - 28th, 2026....
When Tyler Braden takes the stage on Main Street during Clearwater's Big Rodeo on Saturday night, concertgoers can expect more than just a string of country hits. They can expect the same energy, emotion and connection that have helped propel the former firefighter from playing local shows to becoming one of country music's rising stars. Braden will headline the annual Clearwater's Big Rodeo concert on June 27, bringing a performance he describes as high-energy, personal and designed to take...
The Neligh Mill State Historic Site will host musician Chris Sayre in concert, Thursday, July 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Nebraska's rich diversity of folk music at the Neligh Mill, located at N Street and Wylie Drive in Neligh. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets and join in the musical fun. Sayre will share songs and melodies brought to Nebraska by various European ethnic groups who settled here in the 19th and 20th centuries. Music originating from the British Isles,...
You've heard of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens, but have you heard of A Tale of Three Clearwaters? The communities of Clearwater, Minnesota; Clearwater, Kansas; and Clearwater, Nebraska, all share a name - as well as a love for rodeo. The Silver Bullet Saddle Club hosts an annual rodeo located between Clearwater, Minnesota, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. In an interview, Kari Wrobel, secretary of the club, said, "We were established in 1979 as a saddle club and started putting on...
Following a public hearing June 8, the Orchard Village Board upheld a determination that multiple structures on property owned by Earleen Jensen are dangerous buildings and must be demolished and removed. During the hearing, Earleen Jensen and Justin Jensen outlined efforts they have made to repair and secure the buildings. Justin Jensen told the board work has been completed on a weigh room portion and cleanup efforts have taken and will continue to take place between structures on the...
Postcards fro school students in Blessington, Co., Wicklow, Ireland, O'Neill's twin town, will be on display at the Kinkaid Museum during Summerfest. Stamps used on most of the postcards commemorate John Dunlap, an Irishman fro Co. Tyrone, who had a printshop in Pennsylvania and was the first printer of the Declaration of Independent. According to Holt County Historical Society officials, some of the students drew little pictures or included greetings in Gaelic on the cards. The museum is located at 401 E. Douglas Street in...
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...
A new passport program is encouraging Nebraskans to hit the road in search of flowers, while helping small businesses and rural communities attract new visitors. Created in March and launched on May 1, the Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport aims to connect flower farms, greenhouses, floral shops, and other similar destinations across Nebraska, said Andrea Curlo, Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport coordinator and owner of Aunt Annie's Flower Farm & Mercantile in Glenvil. Curlo said the passport also helps...
A 28-year-old Clearwater resident will await sentencing following an enhancement hearing in Antelope County District Court on June 17. In April, Calin M. Bosse accepted a plea agreement outlined by Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. Per the arrangement, Bosse pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence of alcohol liquor, a Class W misdemeanor, and one count of resisting arrest, a Class I misdemeanor. Bosse agreed to an enhancement hearing at sentencing. During last week’s enhancement hearing, Smith offered three exhibits for e...
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's rodeo committee is busy putting the final touches on the group's 59th annual rodeo, which begins June 26 and continues through June 28 at Gene Snodgrass Arena located along West US Highway 275 in Clearwater. Chamber President Curt Thiele said planning for the 2026 event began last summer, and chamber members continue to make improvements to the three-day show. "We're a fan-friendly and family-friendly rodeo," Thiele said. A fun addition to this year's rodeo is...
The Advocate-Messenger welcomed a new reporter to its team this week. Tayler Huntley joined the staff as a general assignment reporter. Huntley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and multi-media studies from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Huntley served as an intern for the Delta County Independent. During college, she reported for the Fort Lewis College magazine, The Independent. In Fall 2024, Huntley served as editor of the college's literary magazine, Images. In 2026,...
As we have been celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great nation and gear up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Holt County in Nebraska, The Village of Page is getting into the festivities with their own celebration of Page Community Day on Saturday, June 27. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with the Fred Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot. Then from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. guests can browse through the Page Farmers Market at the Page Park. At 11 a.m. the kids will want to head to the sand dig. Then...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved wildlife orders that move the start of the spring turkey season at its meeting June 12 in North Platte. The change to orders will: • Move the start of the spring archery season from March 25 to the Saturday closest to April 8. • Move the start of the spring youth shotgun season from the Saturday closest to April 8 to the Saturday closest to April 15. • Move the start of the spring regular shotgun season from the Saturday closest to April 15 to the Saturday closest to April 22. Delaying harve...
