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Fire Academy addresses need for more wildland firefighters

Fire Academy addresses need for more wildland firefighters

PONCA - Wildfires are popping up in Nebraska at an alarming rate this summer, underscoring the need for fire prevention and training. The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is addressing this with its Eastern Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy, set for November 6-10 in Ponca. This academy aims to prepare the state's predominantly volunteer fire departments-92.3% of Nebraska's fire departments are volunteer-run-to respond to wildfires effectively. It also welcomes any Nebraskans, not a member of a volunteer fire department, who are interested in becoming wildland firefighters. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska cattle on feed up 2%

Nebraska cattle on feed up 2%

LINCOLN - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.47 million cattle on feed on Oct. 1, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was up 2% from last year. Placements during September totaled 610,000 head, unchanged from 2023. Fed cattle marketings for the month of September totaled 450,000 head, unchanged from last year. Other disappearance during September totaled 10,000 head, unchanged from last year. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Small grain acreage, production reported

Small grain acreage, production reported

LINCOLN - Winter wheat production is estimated at 47.8 million bushels, up 29% from last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The area harvested for grain totaled 920,000 acres, up 5% from 2023. Planted acreage totaled 1.00 million, down 12% from a year earlier. The yield is 52.0 bushels per acre, up 10 bushels from last year. Oat production is estimated at 2.48 million bushels, up 95% from 2023. Area harvested for grain, at 36,000 acres, is up 50% from last year. Planted acreage totaled 120,000, down 23% from a year earlier. Average yield is 69.0 bushels per acre, up 16 bushels from 2023. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Catch these Game and Parks education events in November

Catch these Game and Parks education events in November

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in November. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Game and Parks will be closed for customer service on Veterans Day

Game and Parks will be closed for customer service on Veterans Day

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, including customer service oces, will be closed on Veterans Day. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Trunk or Treat

Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event in their west parking lot on Sunday, October 27. Many little ghosts and goblins, as well as princesses, athletes, soldiers, superheroes and even a dog dressed as a hot dog were on hand for treats and games. In top left photo, Henley Marks (left) and Hailey Gutz play one of the games set up by Immanuel Preschool teacher Julie Slagle; top right, Liam Gutz (left) and Beckett Marks also played some of the games. Clockwise from bottom left are: Presley Kuhl; Veda Kumm; Adeline Crosley; Sonja Kirchoff (second from right) with Schieffer sisters Raelynn, Reagan and Remi; Sarah Polt and Deb Schuettler. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Jay Reikofski

Two candidates seek spots on NRD board

RANDOLPH – Two candidates will face off to represent the Osmond area on the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Wagner to perform in 2024 All-State chorus

Wagner to perform in 2024 All-State chorus

LINCOLN – Erin Wagner, a senior at Osmond High School and the daughter of Chris and Robin Wagner, will be among the 440 students selected to be a part of the 2024 All-State Chorus. Erin also participated at All-State in 2022 and 2023. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Immanuel to host drive-through Windsor loin dinner on Saturday

Immanuel to host drive-through Windsor loin dinner on Saturday

OSMOND – Immanuel Lutheran Church will host its annual Windsor loin dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The drive-through meal will feature Windsor loin, scalloped potatoes, green beans and choice of layered desserts. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Kelly Henery, RN

Henery receives 2024 OGH Caring Kind Award

OSMOND – For more than 40 years, the Nebraska Hospital Association has been honored to bestow awards to Nebraska health care employees that have risen to the top by providing service excellence and dedication to their profession. These award recipients commit themselves to the betterment of their hospitals and health systems, their customers, their coworkers and their communities. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond Ambulance Fund

Osmond Ambulance Fund

For information on contributing to the ambulance fund, you may contact Missy Hoppe at (402) 649-6414, send your donation to Security Bank of Osmond or give to any EMT. 10/30/2024 12:00 AM