NOVEMBER
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- By Maddie Reichmuth, Humphrey FFA Chapter reporter
The Humphrey FFA Chapter holds two service projects during the fall each year: Pumpkins for a Purpose and Feed a Farmer.
- Kristen Sindelar
Two highly involved Holt County 4-H’ers participated in a Q&A for Midwest Messenger to share about their favorite 4-H projects: Rachel Krysl turning her love for her dog into a quilt, and Case Shane competing and volunteering with shooting sports.
- Kristen Sindelar
When 16-year-old Justin Eisenmann takes to the stage at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo next week, he will be performing for more than 10 times as many people than are counted on the population sign of his hometown in Colfax County.
- Glenn Brunkow
"We, as humans and members of society, must stand up and sound warnings when we are not comfortable with current events."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"Three days of absolute stress, a minimum bill so far of $11,000, and the concern about food safety and standards have never made me appreciate the packers more."
- Dixi Wellman
"Some of my very best childhood memories occurred in Walgren’s Supermarket."
- Kristen Sindelar
While many livestock show exhibitors are cleaning out tack boxes and storing away grooming supplies, Kylie Hackbart is transitioning into her next series of competitions.
- Kristen Sindelar
Old-fashioned barn raisings and barn dances used to be endeared social occasions. The tradition of bringing the community together in a barn continues at the White Barn with its Fall Festival.
- Glenn Brunkow
"No matter if your relationship with God is 90 years or 15 minutes, it is something to celebrate."
- Paula Peterson
Right this very minute down on the farm, we are “trying” to practice patience.
- Kristen Sindelar
In this time of surmounting economic strain, agricultural producers are urged to prioritize their greatest ROI: personal mental health.
- Kristen Sindelar
The 2026 Nebraska State Fair is set for Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. This year’s theme celebrates the one-of-a-kind experiences, traditions, people and moments that make the State Fair a showcase of Nebraska pride.
- Kristen Sindelar
Phelps County has more than meets the eye. Take a detour on the backroads, and your imagination will beckon you into a historical era richer than the fertile Holdrege silt loam that sustains this agrarian region.
- By Cara (Boecker) Hoehne, Madison County alumna
"Cake decorating may look simple from the outside, but it takes patience, practice, creativity and problem-solving skills."
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