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Monument Marathon- More than Just a Race
It may be more than four months away, but organizers for the 13th annual Monument Marathon are already hitting their stride to ensure this year's race continues to build on its continued success. On Monday, representatives from the WNCC Foundation, Platte Valley Companies, and Western Nebraska Community College were on…
State Golf report including Class B at Scotts Bluff Country Club
It's that time of the year again where the Scottsbluff/Gering State Golf Committee puts their best foot forward to host the Boys Class B State Golf Championships with this year's event taking place at Scotts Bluff Country Club. It's a two day tournament with the first tee times this morning…
Pillen: closing in on consensus for property tax relief special session
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen continued to discuss the need for property tax relief during his radio call-in program Monday afternoon. Pillen says plans for a special session will likely fall into place in the weeks ahead. "It's only been a month since the session has taken place, so everybody needed…
Tractor Supply Foundation Donates More Than $150,000 to Support Relief Efforts in Wake of Severe Weather
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and its foundation have taken action to provide support in the wake of deadly storms across the U.S. The funding will support communities that were particularly hard-hit across Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The…
ADM Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM) has been recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024” by Newsweek, underscoring ADM’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion in all roles and at all levels of the organization. For the second year in a row, Newsweek partnered…
Gold Buckle Dreams – Macon Murphy on Breaking the Barrier
Professional calf roper and NFR qualifier Macon Murphy is no stranger to the rodeo scene. However, rodeo was not always his #1 priority. The Louisiana cowboy has had success at nearly every level, even winning the College National Finals Rodeo. These days, he making a strong effort to make it…
Stiefvater joins Rural Radio Network as 2024 summer intern
The Rural Radio Network (RRN) team is excited to welcome Ella Stiefvater as their 2024 summer intern. Stiefvater, a junior agricultural communications major at South Dakota State University, is no stranger to agriculture. Growing up immersed in organizations like 4-H and FFA, Stiefvater has placed emphasis on developing her…
Ranchland Trust of Kansas Hires Executive Director
After an extensive search, Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK), a non-profit affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, recently hired Dawn Hovey as executive director. She is a Kansas native from Ozawkie, but has lived and worked in Omaha, NE, for most of her career. Hovey has almost 30 years of…
Bridgeport Public Schools honored by NFTA
Each year, the non-profit organization Nebraskans for the Arts (NFTA) honors a Nebraska school or school district who celebrates and supports participation, enjoyment and excellence in the media arts, visual arts, dance, music, or theater. NFTA strongly believes that student participation in high quality arts education contributes to overall higher…
Former RFD-TV anchor reflects on the life of founder Patrick Gottsch
Marlin Bohling, a familiar voice to the Rural Radio Network, reflected on the life of Patrick Gottsch, founder and president of Rural Media Group, who passed away over the weekend at age 70. Bohling joined KRVN and the Rural Radio Network in 2012 and worked there for about two years…
