4-H’ers encounter wild fun at fifth annual 4-H Family Fun Night

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025

Cass County 4-H 1.jpg — Cass County 4-H Ambassadors hosted a bake sale at the 4-H Family Fun Night. From left: Corrine Kavanaugh, Emily Muntz, Taylor Staben and Mollie Lambert
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June 2 was a night of wild fun for kids in Cass County. It was also the unofficial start of summer for 4-H families with the annual 4-H Family Fun Night.

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Cass County 4-H 2.jpg — Wildlife Encounters of Nebraska gave a fun, educational presentation at the Cass County 4-H Family Fun Night on June 2.
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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.