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Safety Awareness in Modern Aviation Precision Agriculture

1 year ago By News Staff

Mid-State Aviation, a second- generation local family- owned business, extends heartfelt thanks to the area for over 45 years of support and continued interest in aviation. Your trust and cooperation have been vital to our success in providing top-notch agricultural aviation services.

Safety Awareness in Modern Aviation Precision Agriculture

CUSTER COUNTY 911 CALLS

1 year ago By News Staff

The Custer County Sheriff's Office reported receiving the following 911 calls for the Callaway/Oconto area between July 19 and July 25, 2024: July 20 – 307 Davidson Ave., Callaway, Domestic disturbance July 25 – Oconto – Report of suspicious vehicle; Highway 21, Oconto, Horse on road; Arnold River Road, Motorcycle accident with injury

CUSTER COUNTY JAIL

1 year ago By News Staff

Custer County Jail as of July 29, 2024. Cooper Thomas Brass - Booked Feb.

Nebraska to be awarded $307 million by EPA

1 year ago By News Staff

Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) have announced the receipt of a sizeable grant that will help accelerate the state’s realization of value-added agriculture and the bioeconomy initiative. The grant, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) totals $307 million – the largest federal grant ever awarded to NDEE.

Scenes From The Custer County Fair

1 year ago By News Staff

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Sunday, July 28, was check-in day for 4-H bucket calves, breeding heifers, and horses at the Custer County Fairgrounds, and weigh-in day for market beef, market swine, meat goats and market sheep. South Loup 4-H families began arriving early in the day with their livestock and were fortunate to have the open barn in the hot weather. (Courier photos by Loleta Connell unless otherwise designated)

Center Pivots: Innovation That Grows Crops And Acres in Nebraska

1 year ago By News Staff

The center pivot is the one invention that has changed the irrigated agricultural landscape worldwide. Center pivot irrigation has increased irrigation water use efficiency and reduced labor costs. It has also allowed agricultural development on marginal land with varying soil types and topography. Irrigated acres in Nebraska have increased from 3,998,000 acres (1960) to 9,378,462 acres (2022).

Center pivot in a dry bean field. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Pillen Promotes Property Tax Plan to School Leaders

1 year ago By News Staff

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen spent the morning before his special session on property tax relief pitching his proposal for the state takeover of K-12 funding to an audience that might not embrace it: school administrators.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen addresses a conference of school administrators in Kearney on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the day before a special session on property tax relief. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)

Village Welcomes New Nurse/Economic Developer

1 year ago By News Staff

Kacee Gillis might be new to the village of Callaway, but she is already making an impact. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Kacee went to college in Austin, Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN).

Village Welcomes New Nurse/Economic Developer

CUSTER COUNTY JAIL REPORT

1 year ago By News Staff

Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports there are six males and two females in the Custer County Jail as of July 22, 2024. Those being held and the charges against them are as follows: Cooper Thomas Brass - Booked Feb. 23, 2024, charged with procuring for a minor/mentally incompetent person and 1st degree sexual assault. Pretrial hearing is set for Sept. 19, 2024. Bond is set at $150,000.

Callaway District Hospital Hosts Health Fair

1 year ago By News Staff

For the first time in nearly five years Callaway District Hospital hosted a Health Fair, and it was a great success. 'It just needed to be brought back to life,' said hospital CFO Cassie Penn. 'It's a great way to let people know the access they have to healthcare here.'

Callaway District Hospital Hosts Health Fair

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