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Nebraska Cowboy Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026

Good cattle and a giving nature: Late cowboy to receive hall of fame honors

The late Jerry Adamson was one of the first Sandhills ranchers to start cross-breeding cattle. Never getting into debates about breeds of cattle, he maintained there were good cattle in every breed and he enjoyed the process of trying to make his herd better.

Adamson is being inducted into the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame in June. Along his wife Deloris, Adamson is one of 11 cowboys being honored this year. The Messenger will feature the biographies of each leading up to the event.

Hard work and high standards: Horsewoman honored with Hall of Fame induction

Deloris Marshall Adamson of Cherry County, Nebraska has lived a life committed to the cowboy…

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Hard work and high standards: Horsewoman honored with Hall of Fame induction

Deloris Marshall Adamson of Cherry County, Nebraska has lived a life committed to the cowboy way of life, exemplifying the traits of honesty, hard-work and the care of livestock. She has set a high standard for her family and been a great representative for the Nebraska Sandhills and the cowboy heritage.

For that legacy, Adamson is being inducted into the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame in June. Along with her late husband, Jerry Adamson, she is one of 11 cowboys being honored this year. Midwest Messenger will feature the biography of each leading up to the June 6 induction ceremony.

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