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Lincoln, NE ~ February 3 —Ne‑braska Extension invites farmers, agricultural professionals and con‑servation partners to participate in a local 2026 Nebraska Master Irri‑gator Shop Talk discussion. These will be two‑day, discussion‑based programs offered across four locations focused on tackling to‑day’s most pressing irrigation and nitrogen management challenges.

BILLINGS, MT ~ February 6, 2026 — Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution to help prevent infesta‑tions caused by New World screw‑worm (NWS).

(York, NE) Central Valley Ag (CVA) would like to announce the Blue Jacket Challenge in celebration of National FFA Week. From February 2 - 13, 2026, the challenge invites past and present FFA members to show off their FFA blue jacket. From one generation to another FFA continues to support and grow the leaders of the agricultural industry.

OMAHA, NE~February 5, 2026 — Nominations are still being accepted for the 2026 D.J.’s Hero Awards Scholarships...but time is of the essence! Select Nebraska high school seniors who have overcome adversity will be chosen to receive the scholarships - named in honor of the late D.J. Sokol - for commitment to others and to their communities.

Hastings, NE – Hastings College is now accepting applications for Open Space, its premier summer art immersion program designed for high school juniors and seniors who are ready to take their creative practice to a collegiate level.

Ron and Becky Patton spent several days last week in McLaughlin as guests of Brady and Cynthia Cope and Stella, and celebrated Stella’s third birthday. Leora Jaye Schubauer, daughter of Jason and Lizzie Schubauer, was baptized at the Lakeview Church on Sunday.

On a map, the Nebraska Sandhills look like empty space — a pale sweep between towns, a place you pass through rather than arrive at. But anyone who has stood there long enough knows better. The Sandhills are not empty. They are full in a way that asks you to slow down, to listen, and to fall a little bit in love.

LINCOLN, NE - The Nebraska Republican Party (NEGOP) announced that registration is open for Republicans interested in serving as delegates to their 2026 county conventions and the 2026 Nebraska Republican Party State Convention .

ESU #17 is excited to partner with the Children’s Literacy Initiative to host a Family Literacy Engagement Night for families with children ages birth to 5. • Location: Valentine Elementary School 615 East 5th St.

Between February 1-7, the following arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: • On 2/2/26, at 10:15 p.m., a traffic stop near the intersection of 1st and Main Streets lead to the arrest of a 33 year old Nebraska woman on the charge of Driving Under Suspension. • On 2/4/26, at 11:25 p.m., an officer observed a moped operating without headlight or taillight.