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COVID case count spikes

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
A two-week spike in both the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County as well as the percentage of positive test results locally is causing concern with the Central District Health Department, particularly at a time when health and school officials are working together to establish...
To wear, or not to wear, a mask

To wear, or not to wear, a mask

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To wear, or not to wear, a mask

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Local residents weighed in this week on the hot topic of if and when masks should be worn in public. The News-Register decided to take the temperature of the local community on this issue, asking a series of related questions in a SurveyMonkey online poll.
Yellow lawns and brown patches

Yellow lawns and brown patches

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Yellow lawns and brown patches

Kelly Feehan - Nebraska Extension Educator
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The annual yellowing of some Kentucky bluegrass lawns has started. In other lawns, especially fescue turf, brown patches are appearing. Summer yellowing of Kentucky bluegrass is due to iron chlorosis, which is a lack of iron in plants but not necessarily a lack of iron in the soil.
Raymond Hain, general farm manager at the Grain Place, showcases one of the new planting techniques they are trying called skip row crop. This involves planting two rows of corn then one of cover crop. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Raymond Hain, general farm manager at the Grain Place, showcases one of the new planting techniques they are trying called skip row crop. This involves planting two rows of corn then one of cover crop. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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Grain Place Field Day shines light on organic farming

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Social distancing didn’t stop Grain Place Foods from hosting its annual field day as they showcased their farm near Marquette during a virtual tour Saturday morning.
Card shower to honor Valta Ross’ 90th birthday

Card shower to honor Valta Ross’ 90th birthday

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Card shower to honor Valta Ross’ 90th birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Valta Ross’ family would like to honor his first 90 years with a card shower in celebration of his birthday on July 31, 2020. Cards (AND ESPECIALLY MEMORIES) may be sent to him at his house at 1411 10th Street, Aurora, NE 68818.
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NE State Fair to focus on youth development, including 4-H

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska State FFA issued a joint statement praising the decision: The Nebraska State Fair Board voted to shift the focus of the 2020 Nebraska State Fair to emphasize youth development opportunities, with some other exhibits, activities, concerts and other events cancelled in...
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Gov. Ricketts unveils coronavirus information website to public

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Gov. Pete Ricketts unveiled a new website dedicated to providing updates about the State’s response to coronavirus. The website features information about the State’s plans for coronavirus relief funding as well as links to key public health and virus testing information.
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Brandt to lead Central District Order of Elks

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Jeremy Brandt of Aurora has been installed as district deputy for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for lodges in the Central District of the Nebraska Elks Association. Brandt was installed for a one-year term during the BPO Elks National Convention July 5-8 in Baltimore.
Kits for Kids

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Kits for Kids

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Members of the Hamilton County United Way Committee distributed Kits for Kids this week to Bruce Ramsour at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.