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Rural Life

Adventure awaits at the Cass County 4-H Summer Wilderness Camp

Adventure awaits at the Cass County 4-H Summer Wilderness Camp

  • Kristen Sindelar

Many in the older generation can recall their childhood summers filled with endless days spent exploring the great outdoors. This was especially true if you were lucky enough to go to 4-H camp, where the adventures that made camp special featured hiking in the woods, being on the water and s…

Cowgirls chase Cheyenne berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo

Cowgirls chase Cheyenne berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo

  • Ruth Nicolaus

For barrel racers, breakaway ropers, the road to Cheyenne passes through North Platte

Osmond All Stars teams up through 4-H

Osmond All Stars teams up through 4-H

  • Kristen Sindelar

Kids around Osmond, Nebraska know that to be an all-star, you’ve got to join 4-H.

Favorite season now career for Burt County alumna

Favorite season now career for Burt County alumna

  • Kristen Sindelar

The temps are heating up, kids are out of school and the days are getting longer. For Elise Anderson, these are signs that her favorite season is almost here: fair season.

Auction Calendar 05-29-26

Auction Calendar 05-29-26

    MAY

    Family vacation at the rodeo

    Family vacation at the rodeo

    • Ruth Nicolaus

    A Tryon, Nebraska, native and his family return to Buffalo Bill Rodeo each year for competition and family time.  

    Travel back in time with Holt County Historical Caravan Tour

    Travel back in time with Holt County Historical Caravan Tour

    • Kristen Sindelar

    Buckle up for a trip down memory lane for the Holt County 150th Birthday Historical Caravan Tour June 6. The day-long event will take you to five historical pit stops on the Highway 275-20 corridor, beginning at Ewing and ending at Stuart.

    Auction Calendar 05-22-26

    Auction Calendar 05-22-26

      MAY

      Slowing down in the rush of spring

      Slowing down in the rush of spring

      • Dixi Wellman

      "For a gal who self-proclaims to crave and need nothing more than simplicity, a slow pace of life, and non-materialistic things I sure seem to chase the opposite."

      Our light in the world

      Our light in the world

      • Katie Kaliff-Jagels

      There’s something nobody tells you about owning chickens. The truth is, they should come with a warning label – something along the lines of: “buy at your own risk, these animals will change your identity, and bring you endless amounts of happiness at the expense of your paychecks”

      Nominations for the AgCeptional Spotlight Award now open

      Nominations for the AgCeptional Spotlight Award now open

        Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in agriculture? Someone who embodies passion, innovation, leadership or all the above? Now is your chance to shine a light on their impact.

        Auction Calendar 05-01-26

        Auction Calendar 05-01-26

          MAY

          Overabundance of goat milk pours out soap business for Wausa woman

          Overabundance of goat milk pours out soap business for Wausa woman

          • Kristen Sindelar

          Three growing boys can drink a lot of milk, but Melissa said she had to figure out what to do with all the extra. “We had an abundance of milk—the freezer was full,” she said.

          Professional photographer captures unique perspective in life

          Professional photographer captures unique perspective in life

          • Kristen Sindelar

          Nia Karmann sees the world through a different lens. As a professional photographer, she seeks to capture the essence of nature, to view life from a different angle.

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

          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.

            Shires: Draft horses with “chrome”

            Shires: Draft horses with “chrome”

            • Ruth Nicolaus

            Looking for a people friendly horse to give rides at their Christmas tree farm, the Jenson family of Blair, Nebraska, found Shires. 

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

            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 cow…

              Cows on the move as calving season approaches

              Cows on the move as calving season approaches

              • Paula Peterson

              Right this very minute down on the farm we are moving cows – here, there and everywhere.

              Auction Calendar 02-27-26

              Auction Calendar 02-27-26

                MARCH

                Getting scientific: Test results revealed from statewide soil health study

                Getting scientific: Test results revealed from statewide soil health study

                • Kristen Sindelar

                Three years ago, hundreds of gardeners across Nebraska rolled up their sleeves and dug deep into soil health. They volunteered to dedicate a 100-square-foot portion of their gardens to the Nebraska Urban Soil Health Initiative (NUSHI), a research trial offered in partnership through the Univ…

                Health of body, mind and spirit stems from the garden

                Nebraska Urban Soil Health Initiative updates

                • Kristen Sindelar

                Three years ago, hundreds of gardeners across Nebraska rolled up their sleeves and dug deep into soil health. They volunteered to dedicate a 100-square-foot portion of their gardens to the Nebraska Urban Soil Health Initiative (NUSHI), a research trial offered in partnership through the Univ…

                Paso Finos: Elegance and beauty in a smooth ride

                Horse Breeds

                • Ruth Nicolaus
                Classic love behind old Model T truck

                Classic love behind old Model T truck

                • Kristen Sindelar

                For bride Stephanie Schwedhelm Koch, her “something old” was a family heirloom transversing four generations, a beloved Model T truck.

                Auction Calendar 11-14-25 (copy)

                Auction Calendar 11-14-25 (copy)

                  JANUARY

                  Together, we can: Volunteers in Henderson can 26,000 pounds of meat in four days

                  Together, we can: Volunteers in Henderson can 26,000 pounds of meat in four days

                  • Kristen Sindelar

                  Many hands make light work. Generous people in Henderson, Nebraska, are putting this saying into action in a time-honored community service project that centers on charity and fighting food insecurity.

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