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At its regularly scheduled public meeting in Valentine, NE on June 10, the Nebraska Brand Committee appointed Tom Hughson as its Interim Executive Director. The action became necessary as a result of the resignation of the Committee’s Executive Director, Don Arp, effective June 1, 2026.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The State of Nebraska is now accepting applications for seven positions on the newly restructured Nebraska Brand Committee, authorized by Legislative Bill 1187 (LB1187) and codified in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-191. LB1187 expands the committee to seven members and creates five geographic districts to ensure cattle industry representation from across the state, including non-inspection areas. All members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Legislature. Terms begin August 28, 2026.

Alliance, NE — The Nebraska Brand Committee (NBC) after their Quarterly Meeting June 10, announced updated fees effective August 1, 2026. Changes to include: • Brand renewals: $200 for four years • Physical inspections: $1.40 per head • A $30 travel surcharge per stop replaces mileage • Registered feedlots (RFLs) and Dairy Heifer Development operations: 25% of the per-head inspection charge Fee Changes Authorized Under LB1187 LB1187, introduced by Senators DeKay, Holdcroft, Ibach, Kauth, Meyer, and Storm, updates Nebraska statutes on brand registration, inspection, and feedlot and heifer development operations.

Undoubtedly, there’s a Queen, Princess and Sweetheart out there would like to wear the Rodeo Royalty hat! Remember, this is your story your stage - your next level! If you’re between the ages of 16-23, apply to be Rodeo Queen. If you’re between the ages of 12-15, apply to be Rodeo Princess.

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Duff and Kathy Tinant traveled to Oklahoma last week to visit Kathy’s sister, Rosemary Bolton, and Rick and Kathy Bolton and family. Mark and Dawn Langenbach and Evan of Lowell, MI spent Friday through Monday in the area visiting friends.

There’s an old proverb, One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure and that theory is gaining in popularity these days. We recently took part in a couple Junk Jaunts where people sell junk to an amazing amount of people desiring to purchase what would have went to a landfill not too many years ago. Some people want old items, such as buckets, wheels, old metal toys, even old ropes for everything from yard or home decor or craft projects.

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JULY 2, 2026, KEARNEY, NE — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the addition of two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Dog Unit. PSD Phoenix and PSD RJ have recently completed their certification and are now on the road serving Nebraska.

Mid-America Manufacturing Sector Improves Despite Manufacturing Job Losses and High Inflation • The overall index moved above growth neutral for a fifth straight month. • The nine-state region lost manufacturing jobs for the 13th time in the past 15 months.