The first week of July is affectionately known by cowboys and cowgirls as "Cowboy Christmas." This time of year is extra special for rodeo contestants as there is an influx of rodeos to compete in, and lots of money to be won. For spectators, it is also a special time…
Farmers may be wondering 'what's next?' following another round of challenging weather. This weekend, hail pelted crops in central Nebraska and last night, excessive rain flooded fields in eastern Nebraska. In this feature interview, Nebraska Extension Educator Jenny Rees shares the latest insights on potential crop damage and what farmers…
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., announced today that he has named H. Dele Davies, M.D., the chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for more than a decade, as UNMC’s interim chancellor. Dr. Davies’ appointment is effective immediately, subject to formal approval by the…
Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers at two factories in Iowa and Illinois, citing declining demand for the decision. A combined 310 employees will be let go at the Iowa locations and 280 employees at the company's home base in Moline, Illinois. Deere reported a more than…
Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the appointments of Kristen Brown and Kortne Gosha to the Husker senior administrative team, as well as the promotion of Tyler Kai to lead the external functions of the Huskers Athletic Fund unit. The appointments are in addition to the promotion of Dennis Leblanc to Deputy Athletic Director for Student…
Breakaway roping is the fastest growing event in rodeo, with many talented cowgirls "setting the stage" for generations of competitors to come. With many professional rodeos adding the event to their lineups, the sport is growing at an exponential rate. Rickie Fanning of South Dakota has not only qualified for…
Smithfield Foods delivered 34,000 pounds of pork to Rock Valley, Iowa, to provide free, restaurant-quality meals to victims, first responders, and volunteers impacted by severe flooding in Northwest Iowa. Smithfield, with more than 600 employees in nearby Sioux Center and Orange City, Iowa, donated items like loins, ribs, and pork…
PAPILLION, NEB. – An eighth inning rally helped the Omaha Storm Chasers win their third straight game with a 5-1 victory against the Iowa Cubs Monday at Werner Park. In just the second Monday game of the season, both teams struggled offensively for the first five innings and pitching dominated as…
Franklin, Wis.– The Sioux City Explorers (21-23) beat the Milwaukee Milkmen (24-22) Monday night in a close 6-4 game. Sioux City starter Jared Wetherbee (4-3) carried the X’s through five innings, allowing just three runs while Explorers’ John Nogowski and Daniel Montano both had multiple hits and RBI in the game. The X’s started by putting runners…
Fort Atkinson’s Living History Weekend is July 6th and 7th and will include a military drill, church call, Kevin Arnold will give a presentation on the Election of 1824, and among other events for that weekend, a concert in the park and an ice cream social. More details can be…
