Storm warning: Douglas-Sarpy County has new 4-H club

Kristen Sindelar
Aug 11, 2026
4 hrs ago

Sarpy County 4-H .jpg — Members of The Heartland Organization of Rocketry help youth in the Seymour Cyclones 4-H Club launch the rockets they made.
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A cyclone hit Seymour Elementary in January, impacting more than 25 students and causing widespread fun and excitement.

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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.