Butler County 4-H mentor puts heart into serving

Kristen Sindelar
Jul 9, 2026
57 mins ago

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In all she does through 4-H, Kristin Coufal of David City, Nebraska, has taken to heart the words of former NFL coach Tony Dungy: remember that mentor leadership is all about serving.

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Butler County 4-H 1.jpg — Kristin Coufal, far left, mentors a Butler County robotics team at the FIRST Lego League competition in February at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Butler County 4-H 2.jpg — Participating in the communications contest was a new experience this year for Butler County 4-H’er Kristin Coufal, second from left.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.