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Dr. Dale Lindgren, Professor of Horticulture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s West Central Research and Extension Center, (WCREC) officially retired Dec. 31, 2009, after almost 34 years.
Lindgren has witnessed many changes in the horticult...
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Grape growers and wine makers will have an opportunity next month to learn about practices that will help them make better wine, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln viticulturist says.
The 13th annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show...
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High winds lasting for several days combined with longer term environmental conditions have created the “perfect storm” for soil erosion to develop in western Nebraska. The erosion is visible in moving and windswept soil and should be controlled be...
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Assistance under SURE is available for NAP (Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program) coverable or insurable crop losses on the following: Prevented planted acreage, reduced production of planted acreage, reduced quality on certain crops, and value ...
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Agriculture Director Greg Ibach is reminding producers of the availability of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Hay and Forage Hotline to either find available hay or post their hay for sale.
The Hotline was established in 2002 in response t...
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP)-—Kansas lawmakers accidentally spent $17 million set aside to finance litigation aimed at forcing Colorado and Nebraska to abide by water compacts, state officials said last week.
The embarrassing miscue committed in 2007 set off al...
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Student financial aid is one of the key categories of support provided by the McCook College Foundation to students attending McCook Community College.
All approved MCC courses of study qualify, and students are encouraged to apply by the March 1 pri...
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More than 100 high school students from 11 area high schools participated in a technical skills contest Monday at North Platte Community College’s North Campus.
The event highlighted the technical programs that are available at NPCC and gave the stud...
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Seniors from Perkins County High School attended County Government Day in January, learning many aspects of how offices at the courthouse run. They were taught by elected officials and others within the courthouse.
Fellow students Laura Resor, Jenni Si...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
As filing deadlines approach, three more candidates have entered the election races in Perkins County.
Filing as a non-incumbent for the District 2 Commissioner seat is James Vak. Filing as a non-incumbent in the District ...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
The city’s auditor made many positive comments during the time he gave a 2008-09 audit presentation to members of the Grant City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26.
“We’ve come a long way in four y...
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Two new members were recently appointed to serve three year terms on the Perkins County Health Services Foundation Board of Directors.
Appointed to represent District I of Perkins County is Lori Day of rural Madrid. She and her husband, Terry, farm and...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
In a tie-breaking vote, Grant City Council denied a variance request to Marvin Stumpf on a gravestone he placed in Fairview Cemetery that was out of compliance with cemetery rules and regulations.
Stumpf, a defendant in a ...
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John D. Deaver III, age 26, has been bound over to District Court on a Class III Felony charge of delivery or intent to deliver a controlled substance.
Judge Edward D. Steenburg presided at the defendant’s preliminary hearing on Jan. 27
Counsel for...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
After entering a “no contest” plea in Perkins County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Benjamin J. Pelster, 33, of rural Elsie was found guilty of motor vehicle homicide by Judge Edward D. Steenburg.
Pelster was ordered by ...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Presentation of awards, election of officers, and a meal with fellow members was the focus of the annual Perkins County Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet held at Westview Retirement Community in Grant last Thursday nig...
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Type O negative blood is badly needed.
A bloodmobile will be held Monday, Feb. 15, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at New Life Fellowship Hall in Grant.
The winter weather has impacted the steady flow of blood donations through the American Red Cross. Blood driv...
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The Mid-Plains Community College Center for Enterprise will offer an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) preparatory course in February and March at the North Platte Community College North Campus.
This class will prepare students to take ASE certifica...
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EducationQuest has online tools to help with FAFSA filing process.
February is Financial Aid Month and EducationQuest Foundation wants college-bound Nebraskans to understand the financial aid application process.
For those planning to attend coll...
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Perkins County Assessor Bonnie Appel (right) explains some of her duties to students during County Government Day in January. Listening attentively in the presence of Randy Busch of the American Legion are seniors (l-r): Elisa Carlson and Shelby Breazea...
