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SIDNEY--The annual St. Patrick's Church Fall Festival was this past Sunday, November 3, 2024, and a big turnout enjoyed a full Thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, all the sides and pie necessary to satisfy the biggest of appetites. There were games and activities for the kids, and auctions and raffles for the adults. All in all, another successful festival with a big crowd that enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The big winners at the Fall Festival were: • Grand Prize Winner- Outdoor Pizza O...
By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications On a warm September day along the edge of the Sandhills in Box Butte County, a combine harvested dry edible beans. The beans were in an On-Farm Research project by John Thomas, Nebraska Extension Educator at Box Butte County, and Tim Hashman, the farmer and driver of the combine. The project looked at a product called Pod Ceal. "Last year, we had a hailstorm come through before harvest, and it (Pod Ceal) actually helped to keep the pod from shattering," H...
St. Louis, Mo. - Strong agriculture leaders are critical to the future of the soybean industry, and the American Soybean Association wants to provide a student interested in agriculture with a college scholarship as they start their education. The Soy Scholarship is a $7,000, one-time award presented to a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture as an area of study at any accredited college or university in the 2025-26 academic year. The scholarship is managed by ASA and made possible through a grant by BASF Corporation. “Today’s stu...
Lincoln, Neb., — The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska county-level cash rental rates, ARC and PLC coverage options and leasing considerations will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar, hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, at noon Central time on Nov. 18. Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common management issues for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators, and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agr...
LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Today, Nebraska Cattlemen announced registration is available for the 2024 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention and Trade Show. This year’s event will take place at Younes Conference Center South in Kearney, Neb. from Dec. 11-13. "Nebraska Cattlemen's Annual Convention provides members with the opportunity to vote on our policy, influence regulations and legislation at all levels of government, and to have important discussions about industry issues," said Laura Field, executive vice president of Nebraska Cat...
SIDNEY--Santa made his arrival in Sidney over the weekend, and Santa and Mrs. Claus set up in the workshop over at Cabela's. A police escort made sure that Santa arrived safely and prizes were given out. Kids and families had the opportunity to get free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the workshop, and the store has a whole calendar full of Santa-related events over the next few weeks. General Manger Lee Wiegand said, "This is a very special event, and Johnny Morris makes sure that...
The holiday season is around the corner, and the All is Bright Christmas Tour is gearing up to bring joy to the entire Sidney area and surrounding communities. This annual event would not be possible without the incredible efforts of all of the dedicated volunteers who work so hard to transform the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds into a magical and breathtaking winter wonderland. They are so grateful for everyone who has already signed up, but they are still in need of more holiday helpers to bring...
By Tena L. Cook, Marketing Coordinator CHADRON – The Family Tree Award is presented annually to families with a tradition of attending Chadron State College. The 2024 recipient of the Family Tree Award is the Studnicka family. Ella Schlaman Studnicka, matriarch of the family, was born in 1916 in Lodgepole, Nebraska. Her parents were Dick and Doretta Schlaman. She graduated from Lodgepole High School and enrolled at CSC in 1933. She earned a two-year teaching certificate by the summer of 1934. F...
Cheyenne County for a Cause used to be known as "Dress Down Days" where employees could pay their employers $1 to be able to wear jeans, or simply dress down in general on Fridays. With today's more casual work place and work from home scenarios, the program was rebranded as Cheyenne County for a Cause. Anyone can donate weekly or monthly through an employer or online through the Cheyenne County Chamber's Venmo account. Any non-profit organization can apply for the funds by submitting an applica...
Happening Saturday, November 16th at Sidney Elks Lodge No. 1894 located at 1040 Jackson Street, the annual Rocky Mountain oyster fry fundraiser will kick off at 6:00 pm. Tickets purchased in advance run $20 and can be purchased during Wednesday night meals at the Elks, or by scanning an Elks flyer for a QR code. Tickets are available at the door and will cost $25 per plate. Each purchase goes towards cementing the restoration of the historic Elks Lodge building and auditorium. The meal consists...
The Nebraska Judicial Branch is proud to announce that Mindy Wiegand, Cheyenne County District Court Clerk, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Clerk of the District Court award. Presented by the Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, this award represents the highest honor available within the Nebraska Judicial Branch. Wiegand was chosen for her exceptional commitment to modernizing court operations and for embracing innovative technological advances, particularly in the post-COVID landscape. Leading her team with v...
In honor of Halloween, two local pumpkin decorating contests were held in the community; one by Friends of The Sidney Public Library ,and the Cheyenne County Courthouse. A gourd sense of humor keeps us connected as neighbors and friends. The Friends of The Sidney Public Library received 20 submissions, all literary themed. The winning pumpkins were: 1st Place - "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Drayven Vandenberg 2nd Place & 3rd Place (a tie) - "Charlotte's Webb" by the Larson Family; and...
Happening November 9th at Sidney’s latest brewery, the Meira Moon Market is back and bigger than ever; this time at a new location. A unique market crafted around homemade goods, one-of-a-kind products, and other special offerings; Meira Moon will be guest spotting at Boss City Brewery located at 1200 Jackson Street from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for the perfect fall market. A multitude of vendors, some from out of state, will be on-site for the event. There is no fee to attend or age limit, all are w...
SIDNEY--The leaves are falling, people are preparing to turn back their clocks, and it's time for the Fall Festival at St. Patrick's Church in Sidney. This annual event goes back well over 50 years and is always a highlight of the autumn season. As always, it will be another great opportunity to see old friends, catch up on community tidbits, and cross your fingers as you hope to hear your name as the winner of a spectacular prize in the raffle. The grand prize for the 2024 festival is an...
POTTER--On Saturday morning, October 26, 2024, Potter was the place to be in Cheyenne County as the Potter Volunteer Fire Department hosted their annual Hunter's Breakfast at the Fire House. The food started being served at 5 a.m. to accommodate the early-morning hunters on a beautiful autumn Saturday, but by 8 a.m., the Fired House was packed with families from Potter, Sidney, and other Cheyenne County communities as well as Dix and Kimball. Bob Hilpert of the Potter Volunteer Fire Department...
Cattle producers can maximize the productivity of their farm ground while improving soil health by grazing cover crops. Producers can learn more about the benefits of cover crop grazing and practical management strategies to optimize productivity from both University educators as well as producers during the 2024 Cover Crop Grazing Conference. The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CT) at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte. “The Cover Crop Grazing Conference is designed to give producers timely,...
LINCOLN, Nebr., Oct. 21, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director Joan Scheel announced today that USDA is partnering with farmers and small business owners to expand access to clean energy, create jobs, and help lower their energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. This funding includes grants that will help small businesses and farms across the country implement cost-saving, clean, efficient energy systems on their p...
Lincoln, Neb., — Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center. The center, working with agricultural economists from the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said in its “Fall 2024 Nebraska Farm Income Outlook” that Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income is estimated at $7.69 billion. After record-setting farm income levels in 2023, Nebraska farm income declines in 2024. “In 2024, total farm receipts are projected t...
SIDNEY--The City of Sidney Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, with several agenda items deliberated, as well as other important business concerning the city. Councilman Brock Buckner was not in attendance at this meeting. After approving the minutes from the previous meeting, Mayor Brad Sherman opened the floor to public comments, and there were none for this meeting. The first item on the agenda concerned the awarding of the Community Forestry Award to Tom Von...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Sun-Telegraph stopped by the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds to get an update on the set-up of the All is Bright Christmas Tour. Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kendra Mitchell was there with a few helpers, setting up the Winter Wonderland that begins November 30 and continues every weekend before December 23, 2025. The family-friendly event is always free and features brilliant light displays, live reindeer stables, a Santa's workshop, a nativity scene,...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Khysen Blundell Edgar Castaneda-Martinez Deacon DeNovellis Callie Dickman Leanna Jean Escobar Emma Ford Liam Ford Hayley Giddings Zane Gorman Mackenzie Gunhammer Tucker Hardin Ashlyn Hawkins Channing Hobson Ryder Huck Austin Hurt Katy Larson Kinslee Lewis Adrianna Lundgren Megan McCartney Harper Misegadis Zachary Roberts Kollin Roggasch Lydia Rutter Ansley Santero Kinley Schnell Zachary Schumacher Cooper Sparks Josi Witte 8th A Average Honor Roll Nicholas Adamson Lizbeth Alonso Kailyn Beavers Brayden Butts Ilah...
GERING, NE - For over 25 years, panhandle residents have been a part of Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children in need around the world. Volunteers from the panhandle region will gather to kick off collection season—with a goal of packing 3700 shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. These gift-filled shoeboxes will contribute to the project’s global goal of reaching more than 12 million children in Jesus’ Name. This fall, area drop-off locatio...
CHAPPELL--As most area residents who need landscaping or general contracting services know, it's often a major task to get an existing company to come out to give you an estimate on a job. It's always good to have options and a new Landscaping and General Contractor based in Chappell is now available to service clients in the Cheyenne County area. Justin Taylor, proprietor of JT's Yard Services, has been in the landscaping and general contracting industries for over 20 years. He worked for Ken T...
Sources Kathleen McGinty, Zoetis and Lori Maude, Bader Rutter A successful preconditioning program will set calves up for optimal future health and performance while enabling producers to command full market value on their calves, said Phillip Kesterson, DVM, with Zoetis beef technical services and based in western Nebraska. Preconditioned calves are four times less likely to get sick in the feedyard, so it's the right thing to do from an animal stewardship perspective, too.1 "A strong...
Lincoln, Neb. -More than 70 leaders in agriculture, public health and nutrition will gather on Nov. 7 to explore ways to improve human health and reduce healthcare costs by transforming the global food supply. The Wheat Fiber for Rural Wealth and Health Roundtable event will be hosted at the Graduate Hotel in Lincoln in cooperation with Nebraska Food for Health Center at the University of Nebraska by the Coalition for Grain Fiber. The Nebraska Wheat Board will be the lead sponsor. Registration...
