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The Chadron State College Rodeo Team hosted their annual Black Tie Calf Fry at the Dawes County Fairgrounds in Chadron Saturday evening to well over 300 people in attendance. A delicious meal served by team members and live entertainment was enjoyed by all.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) slammed his Democrat colleagues for voting against the Protection of Women and Girls Sports Act. Ricketts voted to support the legislation earlier this week.

n otiCes Cherry County Board of Commissioners The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will convene the second and last Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room of the Cherry County Courthouse.

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, fruit and milk.

Congratulations to Rob and Heather Deeter of Tok, AK on the birth of their son, Rhett Wade. Rhett was born March 7 weighing 8 lbs 8 ozs and is 20” long. Proud grandparents are Ron and Becky Patton of Lakeview and Jeff and Karen Deeter of Dot Lake, AK.

Weather was the villain of the week once again, with school closure, cancellation of parent-teacher conferences and other events. The service for Helen Ford was canceled due to family not wishing for anyone to have to risk their safety on the roads, opting for a small family gathering instead.

Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will be contracting with Osmose Utility Services to conduct inspections on the distribution, subtransmission, and transmission system across the state.

During the week of March 2 - 9, the following arrests were made: • On March 2, at 9:40 p.m., a 37 year old South Dakota man was arrested near the intersection of 4th and Wood streets on the charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Unlawful Flight to Avoid Arrest, and Resisting Arrest. • On March 4, at 10:20 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury accident in the 300 block of East Highway 20.

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met February 12, 2025 in Bassett. Carla Stagemeyer, executive director, announced the new website, www.northcentralrcd. com, has launched, with additional links and news updates to be added.

The Nebraska Extension will host another Calculating Annual Cow Costs webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31. “We had exceptional interest in the first Calculating Annual Cow Costs course.