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Lincoln, NE – It is the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made, and for those resolving to quit tobacco, the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline has free resources and support available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visiting Quit-Now.ne.gov. The quitline can help people stay motivated on their quit journey, whether that’s with one-on-one counseling with a quit coach, identifying a quit plan, or using quit smoking medication.

Add garden fresh flavor to your meals year-round. Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy.

Wickmans join membership of American Angus Association Erick and Robin Wickman, Eli are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world.

Tom Chohon has been a familiar face to farmers and ranchers in the KBR area. He has played a vital role within the Farm Service Agency for over 37 years, and for the last 22 years was based in the Ainsworth office. After nearly four decades at FSA, Tom has decided to retire.

Cody-Kilgore School Monday, Jan. 17 - Breakfast: Cody - Biscuits and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a FREE clinic. The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential. The Farm Finance clinic gives you a chance to meet with an experienced ag law attorney and ag financial counselor. These clinic staff specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights and other relevant matters.

The New Year is filled with resolutions that usually involve dieting and exercise. Gardening is a great way to help accomplish these two resolutions, while also improving your mood, reducing blood pressure, maintaining flexibility, burning calories and much more.

During the winter months when outdoor temperatures are low, the idea of storing some foods outdoors may be a common practice, or at least a logical option. Extension urges you to understand the potential health risks of improperly chilling food which is to be eaten later. There are true risks when food is stored in unconventional methods.

Lincoln – With the winter Olympics coming soon, January is recognized as the National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Harsh winter days offer thrill-seekers a playground of opportunity to participate in extreme sports such as snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling. The high velocity along with the living-on-the-edge sense of adventure makes these sports appealing to many.

On 12/28/2021 at 4:02 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersections of 4th and Cherry Streets. An 18 year old South Dakota female was cited for driving under suspension and no proof of insurance.