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A group of seven area youth ventured out on a galactic quest from the confines of the Hamilton County Courthouse Thursday.

A group of seven area youth ventured out on a galactic quest from the confines of the Hamilton County Courthouse Thursday.

A Galactic Quest in Hamilton County

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
A group of seven area youth ventured out on a galactic quest from the confines of the Hamilton County Courthouse Thursday, signing up for an afternoon program designed to let kids explore the mysteries of space through hands-on activities.
Nebraska Extension ag experts were back at it again last week with another, timely, agriculture webinar.

Nebraska Extension ag experts were back at it again last week with another, timely, agriculture webinar.

Webinar speaks to 2022 marketing season, fertilizer

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Nebraska Extension ag experts were back at it again last week with another, timely, agriculture webinar. Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Educator and Ag Economist, kicked off the discussion via Zoom.
As a follow-up discussion to the previously reported-on University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability...

As a follow-up discussion to the previously reported-on University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability...

Meat processing plants have changed over time

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
As a follow-up discussion to the previously reported-on University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP) webinar, another industry professional has provided his insight on why and how meat processing plants have changed over time due to the COVID-19 era.
Area producers listen to seed providers share insight during the annual test plot tour north of Hampton on Aug. 30.

Area producers listen to seed providers share insight during the annual test plot tour north of Hampton on Aug. 30.

Melvin shares end-of-season irrigation tips

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
As the days start to grow cooler and shorter it is a signal that harvest is on the horizon. To help prep farmers for end-of-season irrigation, Steve Melvin, irrigated cropping system Extension educator, spoke last week at the Hamilton County Corn Growers test plot tour.
Representatives with the Nebraska Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) came together to share how conservation programs in the state can help support both farmers and the environment.

Representatives with the Nebraska Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) came together to share how conservation programs in the state can help support both farmers and the environment.

Extension, FSA share conservation programs

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Representatives with the Nebraska Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) came together to share how conservation programs in the state can help support both farmers and the environment.
Aaron Berger, beef educator with the Nebraska Extension, tackled what options ranchers have in the face of an encroaching drought.

Aaron Berger, beef educator with the Nebraska Extension, tackled what options ranchers have in the face of an encroaching drought.

Extension shares how to handle drought in the cattle industry

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
As summer approaches so does the heat and many eyes turn to the sky in the hopes of rain. Aaron Berger, beef educator with the Nebraska Extension, tackled what options ranchers have in the face of an encroaching drought.
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, bats are a part of almost every ecosystem across the world.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, bats are a part of almost every ecosystem across the world.

What to know about Nebraska’s local bats

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, bats are a part of almost every ecosystem across the world. Christopher Fill, coordinator for the North American Bat Monitoring Program in Nebraska, spoke on how residents can understand and support the state’s bat population.
This group of students led by community mentor Tina Larson (right), practices their quick pitch before their time infront of the judges.

This group of students led by community mentor Tina Larson (right), practices their quick pitch before their time infront of the judges.

Creative products result of Extension’s Inventure Day fun

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Aurora and Hampton sixth graders spent March 30 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, working their way through the process of inventing never-before-seen imaginary businesses and products that were then pitched in front of a panel of judges.
The On-farm Research Network allows farmers to gather their own data while running studies on their farms.

The On-farm Research Network allows farmers to gather their own data while running studies on their farms.

On-farm Research Network connects farmers, data

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
New information can typically only be gained by trying new things and the On-farm Research Network has found a way to support farmers looking for personalized studies.
A once proud school building in Hordville could be demolished soon as village leaders say they are concerned with the liability of letting the aging structure continue to deteriorate.

A once proud school building in Hordville could be demolished soon as village leaders say they are concerned with the liability of letting the aging structure continue to deteriorate.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Hordville school building may soon be history A brick structure that once was a focal point of the Hordville community may soon be coming down as village leaders have begun accepting bids to demolish a vacated 108-year-old school building.