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The South Platte Natural Resources District Board met on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Following the monthly meeting, the SPNRD and the NRCS hosted the 2024 Conservation Awards Program at the Elks Lodge in Sidney. Ryan Reisdorff, SPNRD Assistant Manager, summarized the Fall 2024 report on the Active Flowing Segments of the Lodgepole Creek in the SPNRD. The creek is measured yearly on approximately April 1st and October 1st. "The average flow for the fall is approximately 85 miles," said Reisdorff....
LINCOLN, NEB. – Time is running out for thousands of farmers and ranchers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s new Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) created under the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021. “The use of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and other formal organizational structures serve as important tools for numerous farms and r...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will hold an informative workshop for farm and ranch landowners, landlords, and tenants. The workshop, titled "Big Questions and Innovative Solutions in Land Management," will be held on December 5, 2024 in Sidney from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Platte NRD office, 551 Parkland Drive. To register, call the Nebraska Extension in Cheyenne County at 308-254-4455. The workshop will cover topics related to Nebraska's land industry for farms a...
The Holidays are a magical time for most; a space of dreams, wishes and activities designed to fill the time before jolly old Santa makes an appearance. However, for children and adults with sensory sensitivities or autism, the hustle and bustle of the season can seem overwhelming. From crowded holiday events to unfamiliar routines, the Christmas season can contribute to sensory overload and feel too much to handle. Recognizing this, the All is Bright Christmas Tour is offering its very first...
The Sidney and Greater Area (SAGA) Fund is proud to announce a $5,000 grant awarded to Kid's Korner Early Child Development Center to support their exciting expansion project. This innovative Youth Clubhouse-"The Hangout" will address the growing need for after-school and summer care for school-aged children in our community, providing them with a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where they can thrive. As the leading provider of high-quality childcare services in Sidney, Kid's Korner...
By Ally Benzel, SAGA Board Member Sidney, NE – The Sidney community continues to honor the memory of Harold Perkins, a cherished member for over 20 years, whose contributions and leadership have profoundly shaped our community. While his generous bequest to the Sidney and Greater Area Endowment Fund will support local initiatives for years to come, it is Harold's vibrant spirit, dedication, and the values he lived by that truly define his lasting legacy. His commitment to service and his u...
SIDNEY--Tessa J. Krauss appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on November 12, 2024, and entered pleas of guilty on two charges in connection with a house fire in Sidney in April of 2024. She plead guilty to a charge of Third Degree Arson, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison, and to a charge of Receiving Stolen Property, which carries a maximum of one year in prison. Krauss is currently at The Bridge in Hastings, a long-term residential treatment center for women. She...
SIDNEY--Way Out West Community Theater finished their run of four shows of "Clue" at the Elks Lodge in Sidney, and by all accounts, the production was a complete success. For the first time, the Way Out West Theater combined the shows with a dinner, and drew big crowds at every performance. For the first time, the Way Out West Theater made the performances a "Dinner Theater" style event, with a meal of salad, lasagna, and homemade dessert included in the price of a ticket. The event was sold...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to Dec.13, 2024. This extension gives organic dairy producers two additional weeks to apply for the program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep. ODMAP 2024 helps mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed sup...
By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications Agriculture is not just growing a crop or raising livestock, as around 190 high schoolers interested in agriculture found out at the annual Careers in Ag Day at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. The event, held on Nov. 13, was hosted by the Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee had 26 community business representatives discussing their place in agriculture. "When people start thinking about agriculture,...
By U.S. Congressman Mike Flood As COP29 kicks off, world leaders are gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan, to talk about the state of climate and some of their latest ideas for what they want world governments to do to ratify some of the most extreme elements of the environmentalist agenda. While the annual Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has been happening for almost three decades now, their vision for reshaping our world has expanded as climate activism evolves. One area that's received...
SIDNEY-- A sad chapter in Sidney history occurred in May of 2024 with the closing of the North Ward Elementary School in Sidney. It was the oldest existing building owned by the Sidney Public Schools, with construction having been completed in 1930. At the time of its opening, it was described in a Sidney Telegraph article from October 27, 1931 as, "the building embodies every new architectural innovation and is the last word in school accommodations. Ample ventilation and light, better class...
SIDNEY--There’s been an influx over past few months of “Food Trucks” in Sidney, mainly occupying spaces in the Allo/Dollar General, NebraskaLand Tire, and WalMart parking lots. The Sun-Telegraph has been contacted by local business owners concerned about these trucks and the impact they are having on local restaurants and eating establishments. According to at least one of these sources, a top city official has been asked about the food truck vendors, specifically if they are paying state and l...
The deadline is approaching for middle and high school students to enter the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen writers who are at least 13 years old and in grades 7-12 are invited to enter original works for recognition and scholarship opportunities. Submissions are due by December 15, 2024. Students are invited to submit work in any of the Awards’ writing categories, which include critical and personal essays, journalism, humor, flash fiction, dramatic scripts, novels, poetry, science fiction and more. For details on the program, a l...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Faith Methodist Church in Sidney hosted a fundraiser for Zayden Turja, a local youth going through costly medical issues, and his family looked for help from the community to help pay for his treatments. The family asked, and then they received a huge amount of help at the lunchtime fundraiser at the church, as a big crowd of supporters came to wish Zayden well and contribute to defraying the costs of his treatment. Chili and cinnamon rolls and a bake and...
SIDNEY--On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization met at the Cheyenne County Courthouse for their regular meeting. They discussed many topics and then broke for a time to attend the annual Cheyenne County Government Day. Commissioner Philip Sanders was absent from the meeting as he is recuperating from recent knee surgery. After approving the minutes from the last meeting, the commissioners heard from Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce...
A collection of unique offerings and curated goods were available at the Meira Moon Market on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in downtown Sidney. Tailoring to a new space, this year's fall market was held inside of Boss City Brewing. Working to inspire creativity as well as connection through the bonds of motherhood, Meira Moon has partnered with other small business owners to share in that success together. "When the community reacted so positively to our first pop-up, we decided to keep this...
Hot off the heels of its first ever bull fry, the Sidney Elks Lodge is happy to announce plans to continue the fundraiser as an annual event. "We've already been asked when we'll be doing this again, so I guess it's on the books for next year," Cindy Bartling comments. Serving up an all you can eat plate of fried Rocky Mountain oysters (or chicken strips), scalloped potatoes, beans, beer and cheddar bread with a brownie or slice of cake to top it off; the fundraiser dinner proved to be a success...
An adorable performer from Open Mic Night on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Elston House. Zaira Smay offered her vocal talents for an acapella rendition of "This Little Light of Mine."...
SIDNEY--A tradition in Sidney continued on Veteran's Day 2024 with the annual Veteran's Breakfast at Cabela's flagship store. A big group of veterans came out to the store to enjoy breakfast and also enjoy each other's company and share stories about their service. Cabela's General Manager Lee Wiegand said, "It's the very least we can do to honor the sacrifices of these great folks, and Bass Pro/Cabela's is honored to host a breakfast for these veterans. We also support active military, law...
SIDNEY--Another beloved Sidney tradition took place on Veteran's Day: the annual Bean Feed at Sidney Elks Lodge #1894. The free meal drew a big group of veterans and their families who get to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal and visit with other veterans and neighbors. Cheyenne County Veteran's Services Coordinator Fred Wiedeburg said, "This is such a great event every year, and it takes a lot of people to pull it off. I started calling and texting this morning and everybody involved got in...
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are now accepting orders for conservation tree seedlings for spring planting. By ordering early, you can secure your preferred species and make a lasting contribution to the environment. Since 1972, Nebraska's NRDs have partnered with landowners to plant over 101 million trees statewide. At just $1.20 per seedling, and with cost-share programs available in many districts, these conservation trees provide immense benefits to p...
Don’t wait to begin buying Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permits for the upcoming year. The 2025 annual hunt (small game), fishing, fur harvest and state park entry permits are available online, at district offices and state park areas beginning Nov. 15. These permits are valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025. A Nebraska vehicle park entry permit is an affordable way to have fun outdoors. Access more than 75 state park, recreation areas and state historical parks for an entire year or explore miles of trails, watch wildlife and get in touch with n...
Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. The 2024-25 scholarship application opened on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Visit https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/login to apply. Student Application Live: Nov. 1, 2024 Student A...
