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Water is essential for mammals' bodies to operate at peak capacity. The American Kennel Club says water is necessary to lubricate joints, facilitate digestion, regulate body temperature, and cushion internal organs,amongmanyotherfunctions. Similar to humans, pets that fail to consume enough water can face dire consequences.

Chadron, NE July 29, 2024 - Due to rapidly drying wildland fuels and predicted hot and dry weather, the Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands, plan to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, beginning Tuesday, July 30 at 1:00 a.m. Restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have improved sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.

A bit of summer pruning goes a long way to keeping your raspberries healthy and productive. So, get out the mosquito netting, long sleeves, and pruners and get busy.

Soil organic matter (SOM) is the portion of soil that is composed of living and dead things in various states of decomposition, such as plant roots and microbes. Organic (carbon-based) materials that we add to the soil, like compost or organic fertilizers, will also contribute to SOM as they are incorporated and decomposed by soil organisms. And although SOM only accounts for a small fraction of soil by volume (2-8 percent), it’s very important for soil and plant health. SOM is where the magic happens.

Class of 2004 is pictured, back row, L to R: Brad Arnold, Heath Francke, Brian Weber, Brogan Arendt, Justin Hand. Front row, L to R: Seth Goodrich, Jill (Connot) Connealy, Mandi Painter, Raelee VanWinkle, Kasy Epke, Amanda (Francke) Coates, Julie (Gass) Gray, Crystal (Ramm) Broker, Lane Colburn.

Class of 1999 is pictured, back row, L to R: Damon Coates, Greg Kozal, Mark Porter, Mark Gudgel. Front row, L to R: Jenny (Huddle) Feeken, Mary Reagle, Martee (MacLeod) Kozal, Leslie (Wackler) Riewe, Michelle (Connot) Kluender, Annie (Nelsen) Bailey.

Class of 1979 is pictured back row, L to R: Connie (Ries) Gonzales, Tammy (O’Keefe) Lutter, Dedee (Todd) Markus, Rhonda (Mercure) Officer. Front row, L to R: Joe Butler, Vic Walkling, Craig Haas, Marvin Larabee, Jr., Jim Stewart, Ron Ward.

Class of 2014 is pictured from L to R: Brianna (Bussinger) Shelbourn, Shaniya (DeNaeyer) Albertus, Katie Hale. .

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) extended his congratulations to the four Nebraska athletes competing on Team U.S.A. in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The athletes include Jordan Larson of Hooper, Dylan Travis of Omaha, Duncan McGuire of Omaha, and Maggie Malone-Hardin of Geneva. The Summer Olympics kicked off with the Opening Ceremony July 26, and will end on August 11.

Class of 1944 - Amelia (Hayford) Monroe. .