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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CHERRY COUNTY, NEBRASKA ESTATE OF JERRY D. ADAMSON, Deceased Case No. PR 26-41 Notice is hereby given that on February 4, 2026, in the County Court of Cherry County, Nebraska, the Cherry County Court issued a Registrar’s Statement of Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, and Deloris G. Adamson, whose address is 35012 Adamson Drive, Cody, NE 69211, was informally appointed by the Court as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jerry D. Adamson. Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before April 13th, 2026, or be forever barred. Michaela Hobbs Cherry County Court Registrar Cherry County Court 365 N. Main Street, Suite 12 Valentine, NE 6920 l Steven P. Vinton# 17817 Bacon, Vinton & Venteicher, L.L.C. Attorneys at Law 416 10th Street, P.O. Box 208 Gothenburg, NE 69138 (308) 537-7161 21580-11,18,25 ZNEZ

The Village of Kilgore Board of Trustees met in regular monthly session on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at the meeting room at the Kilgore Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson W. Hill. Rothleutner, C. Hill, and Stoner (formally Mosher) were present. Also present were Tyler Hill, Maintenance and water operator and Bree Hill, Secretary/clerk.

VHS FFA students got to experience “Calving College” put on by Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead and Dr.

Valentine, NE -- February is 4-H Member Month in Nebraska – a time to celebrate how membership in 4-H prepares youth for work and for life. Through hands-on learning and supportive relationships, 4-H helps youth discover their sparks, or the interests and skills that inspire purpose, while fostering a strong sense of belonging where members feel valued and connected.

Warmer weather and longer days are starting to show up, giving so many of us hope and excitement forthenewgrowingseason.Beware of false Spring, where the warm days can be followed by cold snaps and potential spring blizzards that will visit the region at some point in March and April. Below are some tips to consider now, and through mid-April on gardening related jobs in our very uncertain weather.

Lincoln, NE, February 19 — Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf producers. To address this challenge, Nebraska Extension will host a webinar, Considerations of Causes of Low Pregnancy Rates in Young Cows, on Tuesday, March 10.

Are you considering establishing a new field of perennial forage grasses this spring or renovating an existing field? Seed selection, seedbed preparation, fertilization, methods of seeding, time and rate of seeding, and weed control are all an important part of the process.

Lincoln, NE, February 17 —Beef Quality Assurance, a program developed by cattlemen in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is central to ensuring beef products are raised with animal welfare, food safety and responsible management in mind. In Nebraska, veterinarians are directly involved in that work, helping producers apply research-based practices to their operations, which ultimately affects what reaches the consumer.

Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf producers. To address this challenge, Nebraska Extension will host a webinar titled 'Considerations of Causes of Low Pregnancy Rates in Young Cows' on Tuesday, March 10.

Dean and Sheryl Noteboom enjoyed a visit from their daughter and family, Mindy and Jason Veurink, Harleigh, Montana and Dallas of Platte last weekend. Many Lurz family members and the Lakeview community attended the memorial service for Gene Lurz last Wednesday.