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COVID case count spikes
Kurt Johnson
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...
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
To wear, or not to wear, a mask
To wear, or not to wear, a mask
Kurt Johnson
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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Yellow lawns and brown patches
Yellow lawns and brown patches
Kelly Feehan - Nebraska Extension Educator
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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
Grain Place Field Day shines light on organic farming
Jeni Obermier
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
How to keep irrigation cost down on a dry year with low grain prices
How to keep irrigation cost down on a dry year with low grain prices
Steve Melvin Nebraska Extension
Irrigation expenses are usually the biggest energy cost on the farm. On dry years, they become even higher. So how does one know when the system must be started and when it can be turned off? How should the low commodity prices this year affect these decisions?
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Card shower to honor Valta Ross’ 90th birthday
Card shower to honor Valta Ross’ 90th birthday
News Staff
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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NE State Fair to focus on youth development, including 4-H
News Staff
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...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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Gov. Ricketts unveils coronavirus information website to public
News Staff
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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Brandt to lead Central District Order of Elks
News Staff
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Kits for Kids
Kits for Kids
News Staff
Members of the Hamilton County United Way Committee distributed Kits for Kids this week to Bruce Ramsour at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
