Area News
2020 Dundy County Fair Underway, but No Carnival or Parade
Dundy County 4Hers kicked of the 2020 Dundy County Fair with shooting sports on Sat- urday, the fashion show on Sunday, and the companion animal shows on Monday. This year’s fair is going to look a lot different as the COVID-19 pandemic health cri- sis has impacted every fair event in some way and forced…
Read MoreDCS Outlines Plans to Start New School Year
If the new school year started this week, the Dundy County Stratton School District would start the 2020-2021 school year with students in the classroom. School district admin- istrators, teachers, and board of education has been working- with public health officials on an school operations plan for the new school year. DCS sent a letter…
Read MoreStratton Native Navy Commander Successfully Completes Navy Tour
By: ENS Ana Mier, USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), Public Affairs Officer PEARL HARBOR– Cmdr. Scott P. Maloney relieved Cmdr. Christopher J. Forch as commanding officer of USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) in a ceremony held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 30. Forch, a native of Stratton, a University of Nebraska graduate and the…
Read MoreRaichart Recognized for Fourteen Years of Service
The Dundy County Hospital Board of Trustees took pause before their regular meeting on June 25th to say “Thank You” to Kelly Raichart for his 14-years of service on the board. Providing oversight and direction has been a rewarding experience for Mr. Raichart, noting two large projects that have been accomplished during his tenure, those…
Read MoreMost Events are a GO at the Dundy County Fair
The Dundy County Ag Society and the Benkelman Lion’s Club conducted a separate meetings at the Dundy County Fairgrounds last Friday night. The top topic for discussion was the 2020 Dundy County Fair and what events would take place. Here’s the rundown of what was decided. The NSRA Rodeo, Enduro, and Stock Car races are on…
Read MoreHitchcock County fair Will happen, at least 4h events
Hitchcock County Extension Educators are excited to announce that yes there will be a county fair this year. There will be a few changes due to health directives. Kimberly Cook, the 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator for Dundy, Hitchcock, and Hayes Counties, says the 4H animal shows, activities, and exhibit halls are expected to be…
Read MoreDundy County Fair Events Still in Question
There will be a Dundy County Fair the last week in July, but what activities will be held is the question. Kimberly Cook, the 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator for Dundy, Hitchcock, and Hayes Counties, says the 4H animal shows, activities, and exhibit halls are expected to be held. “There will be a few changes…
Read MoreHigh School Graduation Ceremonies Set
Hitchcock County Graduation is June 20 The Hitchcock County Class of 2020 will get their day in the sun on Saturday, June 20. Quite literally, they will get to be in the sun during a gradua- tion ceremony hosted by the school at the high school track and football complex at the Pow Wow Grounds…
Read MoreSurf and Turf Dundy County Style • Shrimp Farm Started in Northwest Dundy County
In the middle of beef country, inside of what used to be a grain storage quonset, a Dundy County livestock producer and farmer is raising seafood. Grant Jones, a 2010 Dundy County High School graduate, says he loves a good steak, but the shrimp he is raising will be a great additional protein to any…
Read More