The sacrifice and perseverance of a ranch woman

Apr 6, 2026
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Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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Happy spring! I think we can all agree this one has come in like a lion.

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Sandhills Sunrise 1.jpg — Sunset at the Jagels ranch
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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Sandhills Sunrise 2.jpg — The view from the Jagels ranch during the Road 203 fire in Dunning in March.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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Katie Kaliff-Jagels is a farmer’s daughter with a passion for fashion, marketing and her rural roots. She and her husband, Jason, ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills—raising Angus bulls, their toddler, and the occasional “surprise” critters that Katie sneaks home.