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By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Educator The use of genetic selection tools by cattle breeders has resulted in significant changes within many major breeds over the last 30 years. With a few exceptions, the genetic trend has been for more milk, higher weaning weight, and bigger mature weight. Without question, the use of Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) has enabled this change. While we have achieved our goals of more, have we achieved our goals of better? The late Dr. Bob...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the release of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report. This report confirms previous reporting about new anti-meat dietary guidelines earlier this year. “The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee tries to claim they are promoting flexibility and individual choice, while they push plant-based proteins at the expense of red meat. This attempt to re-write your grocery list and push meat off the menu has nothing to do with a healthy diet and e...
LINCOLN, Neb. – During their Annual Business Meeting, the Nebraska Cattlemen membership elected Dick Pierce of Sumner, Nebraska, to serve as president. Dick was born and raised in central Nebraska and currently resides north of Miller, Nebraska where he farms and ranches with his family. He’s been married to Janna (Bentley) Pierce for 52 years. They have four children and 12 grandchildren. The Pierce family owns a corporation, P/4 Cattle Co., that has a row crop enterprise and a cow/calf enterprise and yearling operation. Dick Pierce sta...
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph Honing entrepreneurial skills while helping shoppers celebrate the holiday season, local homeschooled kids presented stocking stuffers and their hand-made wares to downtown Sidney on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. On-site for the event were holiday wreaths, baked goods, crocheted items, dog apparel, and a scientific experiment resulting in "puff paint". Amanda Fehringer was proud to show off her business, Creekbend Dairy. She spends her time working with...
Creekside Animal Hospital opened its doors in 2016 and has been providing top-quality care for the community's pets and livestock. They have been providing medical care for animals ranging from basic check ups to surgery, and have developed a very loyal following. On December 10, the facility held a Holiday Party, and a big turnout came to enjoy the festivities which included appetizers and treats, and door prizes. Some four legged friends even came in to get Holiday Photos snapped by the...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SCOTTSBLUFF--The prestigious USDA Rural Distance Learning Grant has been awarded to Educational Service Unit 13. This federal grant will enable significant upgrades to distance learning systems in the Nebraska Panhandle, enhancing educational access for students and communities in rural areas. All 21 school districts in the ESU 13 area will benefit from the grant, which will fund cutting-edge video conferencing and interactive technology. The upgrades will include...
Dear SPS Parent/Guardians and Community Members We hope this message finds you well. First and foremost, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your ongoing support and commitment to our students and community. Your partnership is vital to the success of Sidney Public Schools, and we truly value your involvement. Over the past year, the district has been working hard to better understand and address the financial challenges we are facing. As shared in previous communications, Sidney Public Schools has been navigating...
Lincoln — Facing a boom that may double its current population of 2,300, the community of Kimball, Nebraska, has joined forces with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Architecture to explore strategies and visions for growth. During its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, Kimball’s population surged to 3,500 residents to support an oil and gas boom, as well as the presence of a military installation. The town’s population has since declined by more than 30%. Recent developments, including the expansion of a major employer and an antici...
The Toys for Tots organization was the November recipient for the Cheyenne County for a Cause program. A donation of $453.90 was presented to Katie Hanes. The funds collected in December will go to the Well Church's Build a Bed program....
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph There is much to be said about a small town during the holidays; from the warm greetings from strangers to the simplicity of Christmas magic in the evening air, all are welcome home. Working to incorporate this sense of holiday spirit and cheer into the lives of all who call Sidney home, Kendra Mitchell has created a winter wonderland, welcoming everyone, with the help of countless helpers and volunteers. For its second year at the Cheyenne County...
Post holiday blues and the long days of winter can make grieving a loved especially long and hard. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting a 13-week grief program called Grief Share from January 16th until April 3rd. The time for these sessions each week will be 6:30-8:00pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2305 San Marino Rd. Sidney. Please call the church office to register as we are limiting the class to 15 people. You can reach the Church office at 254-3124. The deadline for registrations is January 3, 2025....
Barbara Perez Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHAPPELL – On December 5, 2024, Chappell officials issued a boil water order following a test that found E. coli bacteria. An official statement published by the Village of Chappell reported that E. coli had been found, indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. "When this occurs, we are required to conduct an assessment to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments," the s...
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph Holiday cheer and ornament voting; as part of a free event sponsored by Friends of The Sidney Public Library, community members were asked to deck the halls by decorating ornaments for a friendly festive contest. Each participant received the same generic plain blueprint tasked with creating their best interpretation. Open to all ages and abilities, the contest took place from November 25th - December 6th. Hold on for “deer” life! Open to the public, the...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Friday afternoon, December 6, 2024, a retirement reception was held at the Gehrig Stitt Event Center. Valeta Rosenbaum retired from the staff at Gehrig Stitt, and a group of friends and co-workers celebrated the milestone, and Valeta had a chance to reflect on her time with Gehrig-Stitt. "I'm going to miss the people I work with here, and working with members of the community. I will really miss helping people work through a difficult time in their...
Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Drought conditions, high cattle prices-what are a cattle producer's options for profitably feeding their cows in the upcoming year? Nebraska Extension, in conjunction with local Nebraska Cattlemen's affiliates, will be hosting programs on Monday, Dec.16 in Rushville and Tuesday, Dec. 17 in Scottsbluff that will provide area producers with information they can use to plan for feeding the cowherd in 2025. Topics to be covered include: • Rangeland A...
By Karla Wilke ,Cow-calf & Stocker MGT Specialist UNL Most veterinarians recommend vaccinating nursing calves against clostridial, respiratory, and digestive pathogens at two months of age to bolster immunity against those pathogens until the calf can be given another round of vaccinations just prior to weaning, often referred to as preconditioning. Veterinarians, industry consultants, and university personnel often emphasize the importance of proper vaccine handling and administration as being...
Submitted by Tim Melton The Sons of the American Legion took on a project to erect a memorial to honor and remember the veterans who have served in our military services defending our freedoms. This memorial project honors our local veterans and veterans of all services who have served or are currently serving in defense of the United States. The date of December 7, to dedicate the memorial, was chosen to remember the events that took place on that "Day of Infamy", 83 years ago on December 7th,...
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph A local elementary experiment is asking for community help and participation. Miss Angie Borgmann and her Leyton elementary class want to know - have you seen their Gingerbread Man? He ran as fast as he could away from their classroom on Thanksgiving day. Looking to see “where” he has gone; Miss Borgmann and her students are conducting a social experiment to record the different places they receive postcards and letters from, telling the tale of Gin...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, West Elementary held its annual Spelling Bee to determine who would move on to the County Spelling Bee early next year. The Spelling Bee is always a competitive event, and this year 26 spellers entered the contest in hopes of moving on to the next level of competition. Many of the spellers cruised through the first few rounds, with some dropping off after getting a few tricky words incorrect. By the sixth round of the...
Submitted by Alisha Juelfs E3 (Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems) is thrilled to announce its first annual award intended to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of a local business. The Entrepreneur of the Year award will be awarded annually to a local business who has demonstrated strong business fundamentals, execution, and community involvement in Cheyenne County. This award honors exceptional entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact in their industry and communi...
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph As part of the regular Just For Kix - Sidney's 2024 season, the Holiday Dance Show on Sunday, December 8th kicked off to large audiences for both afternoon shows at the Sidney Middle School auditorium. The first event, filled with JFK's tiniest dancers, sported this dance season's newest costumes while showcasing the latest numbers. An ocean of blue waved over the bleachers as eager performers waited for their groups to be called onto the stage floor. The...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Monday, December 2, 2024, the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting. Among other business, a bid for roof repair of the courthouse building in the amount of $438,000 was approved. Commissioner Phil Sanders was also present for the meeting after being excused from the November 4 and November 18 meetings while recuperating from surgery. After approving the minutes from the November 18 meeting, the commissioners switched to...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Brandy Stone, City of Sidney Economic Development Director, announced the hiring of Korey Wells as an Online Media Marketer with the City of Sidney Economic Development team. Wells is tasked with coordinating online marketing and media efforts between city departments and community leaders to aid in economic development and entrepreneurial efforts. Stone said this is not a new position, but had been dormant for some time due to a maternity leave. She also...
The Village of Potter recently received a $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase barricades, headlamps, and portable work lights for the village. Melissa Gorsuch, Potter Clerk/Treasurer, applied for the grant and said the items would be used to help keep employees safe when doing repairs, especially when issues occur during the night or during a power outage. The League Association of Risk Management (LARM) offers its members the Lean on LARM grant to purchase safety items for their...
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph The City of Sidney declared in a social media post on Friday, December 6th that new measures would be put in place to regulate the geese population in Legion Park around the pond. The City stated in the post that the Sidney Parks Department would be taking action beginning the week of December 16th; the use of handheld pyrotechnics will be initiated to combat the extensive number of geese populating the pond area. “These handheld pyrotechnics create loud noi...
