Summer memories include family, livestock for Kearney County youth

Kristen Sindelar
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026

Kearney County 4-H 1.jpeg — Longtime Kearney County 4-H volunteer Caryn Petersen passed down her love for 4-H to her grandchildren.
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Talk to Sydney Jenkins about her summer, and two distinct themes resonate: spending time with family and showing livestock.

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Kearney County 4-H 2.jpg — Sydney Jenkins of Minden, Neb., has been very competitive in the jackpot swine circuit this year.
Photo by JH Photography

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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.