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Grass tetany

Fresh spring growth is a welcome sight for producers looking for animal forage. However, lush spring growth may be the perfect condition for a case of grass tetany. While turn out may be a ways off, mitigating this risk starts now.

Spring grass seeding

Spring is a time when we might be considering seeding some grass for pasture, hay or just to establish permanent plant cover for wildlife habitat. In some cases, this may involve attempting to improve or renovate an existing stand or establishing grass on former cropland or a disturbed site.

Timing is key for spring lawn care

Spring has officially arrived. Crabapples and flowering pears are nearing full bloom, and tulips and daffodils are putting on a colorful show. But not everything popping up this time of year is welcome. Henbit and dandelions may be thriving, but they’re not exactly the spring flowers most homeowners want in their lawns.

Cherry County Republican Party holds convention with officers elected

Cherry County's Republican Party held their convention Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Sign in started at 2:00 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 3:00. In attendance were 48 of the 70 registered delegates along with 35 guests.

Sheridan County Republican Party to host Candidate Forum April 18

The Sheridan County Republican Party is excited to announce anupcomingRepublicanCandidate Forum, providing voters with a prime opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying for key positions in the upcoming elections. This event aims to foster informed decision making and highlight the Republican vision for Northwest Nebraska.

Cheesy Egg Flatbreads

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Self importance 101

From my Window Self-importance is an exaggerated, inflated sense of one’s own value, superiority, or consequence, often manifesting as arrogant, pompous, or egotistical behavior. It involves a distorted perception where an individual believes they are more significant than others, often disregarding the feelings or contributions of those around them - from Merriam Webster.

Eggert selected for Boys State

The Nebraska American Legion is pleased to announce that Rownan Eggert of Valentine, NE was selected by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79 and will join nearly 300 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys State Program, May 31 – June 6, 2026, at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate.

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