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UNK graduation held Graduate and undergraduate degrees were conferred for 702 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Valentine Community Schools to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer.

This is a tasty casserole. It is easy to fix and transport and provides a healthy, well-rounded meal in one dish. My kids have always liked this dish, and my extended family was introduced to it in the silage field and really liked it as well. It reheats well for leftovers in a hurry. It is also an easy dish to take to the field. This can also be made in a crock pot on low for 4 hours if the cook also has to be the hired hand.

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Participation is up and we’ve had food flying off the shelves this spring. We are reaching out to the community and asking for help to restock our supplies. We greatly appreciate everyone who continues to support our little pantry.

Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society will hold its 2024 annual meeting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension, & Education Center from June 11 to 13 in Scottsbluff.

Omaha-Nebraskans and Iowans are forecast to travel in near record numbers for Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA’s 2024 Memorial Day Travel Forecast, nearly 3.1 travelers from the West North Central Region ((WNC): IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD) will journey 50 miles or more.

Lincoln-Nebraska Tourism, its industry partners and Governor Jim Pillen are celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week May 1925. This week honors the economic impact and the vital role the travel industry plays in the nation's success, and Pillen proclaimed the week as National Travel and Tourism Week in Nebraska in recognition.

May 25 is National Brown-Bag-It Day, celebrating the convenience and health benefits of lunches packed at home. Carrying lunch to work or school is a great way to use leftovers from home, helping to eliminate food waste. While preparing and packing a lunch does take time, it is estimated that American families can save $500 per year just by taking lunch from home! Saving money are reducing food waste are excellent reasons to brown-bag-it. Follow these tips to make sure your lunch and the lunches you pack for others are food safe.

by Kathy Tando, University of Nebraska, Master Gardener Here comes summer and for most of us that means lawn care. Knowing when to fertilize water or treat for weeds, insect damage or diseases can be daunting. Do any of these things at the wrong time or improperly can cause damage to your lawn or at least not maximize your efforts. Research based information and guidelines are at your fingertips. Enter Panhandle Bluegrass calendar extension in your search engine and get a complete schedule.