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Avery Reeson is the second president of Giltner’s FFA chapter. Her brother Cooper served as the chapter’s first president after it was formed in 2023.

Avery Reeson is the second president of Giltner’s FFA chapter. Her brother Cooper served as the chapter’s first president after it was formed in 2023.

Reeson follows in brother’s footsteps as FFA president

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Serving as only the 2nd president of the newly formed Giltner High School FFA chapter, junior  Avery Reeson is following in the footsteps of her older brother, Cooper and is dedicated to making the chapter known in Giltner and across Nebraska.
Aurora senior Lukas Fry said has gained confidence and learned a lot through his experience in FFA, including the past year serving as president of the Aurora chapter.

Aurora senior Lukas Fry said has gained confidence and learned a lot through his experience in FFA, including the past year serving as president of the Aurora chapter.

Fry cherishes experience as Aurora FFA president

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Wearing the familiar blue jacket is a source of pride for Lukas Fry, a local native who envisions a possible future in agriculture thanks in part to his experience in FFA.
High Plains senior Allie Howell grew up around animals, showing all different kinds at the Polk County Fair growing up and has since enjoyed her time working with animals as part of the HPC FFA program. Howell serves as the chapter’s president for the 2024-25 school year.

High Plains senior Allie Howell grew up around animals, showing all different kinds at the Polk County Fair growing up and has since enjoyed her time working with animals as part of the HPC FFA program. Howell serves as the chapter’s president for the 2024-25 school year.

FFA ‘feels like home’ for HPC chapter president Howell

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Allie Howell isn’t involved in every activity High Plains Community has to offer, but her above and beyond commitment to involvement speaks for itself.
Hampton FFA president Macy Miller stands next to the Hawk Herd corral behind the school. Miller is a booster for beef, agriculture and FFA and plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University this fall to major in ag education, following in the footsteps of both of her parents.

Hampton FFA president Macy Miller stands next to the Hawk Herd corral behind the school. Miller is a booster for beef, agriculture and FFA and plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University this fall to major in ag education, following in the footsteps of both of her parents.

Hampton native Macy Miller passionate about beef, ag, FFA

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
To say that Hampton High School FFA President Macy Miller is enthusiastic about agriculture and FFA might be a bit of an understatement. Exuberant or passionate might be better words.
Feb. 15-22 is National FFA Week

Feb. 15-22 is National FFA Week

ANR celebrates National FFA Week, Feb. 15-22

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The impact and influence of FFA are seen everywhere in our community, whether it's in our four area high schools with their highly active FFA chapters or in the organization's vital and lasting impact on the area's ag workforce and economy.
Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance on Aug. 26

Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance on Aug. 26

Cure trial on infant death delayed to August

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The jury trial for the Marquette woman charged in the death of an infant last year has been continued until August following a hearing in Hamilton County District Court on Thursday.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County mulls disposition of county school supt. records

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Space and storage issues at the Hamilton County Courthouse continue to be a priority for the county commission and an agenda item for the meeting on Monday focused on clearing old records out of the vault located in the second floor offices of the planning and zoning director and County Business...
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

HPC board responds to incident

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The High Plains Board of Education responded to concerns raised over the past two months regarding a student incident that took place in December.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

Giltner School Board to issue superintendent contract

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
After interviewing four candidates for the position of superintendent during a special meeting Monday night, the Giltner School Board plans to issue a superintendent contract at its regular school board meeting Wednesday night. The candidate selected will succeed the outgoing Supt.