Rumble in the Dirt Tractor Pull to be held Saturday in Arlington

Rumble in the Dirt Tractor Pull to be held Saturday in Arlington

The Rumble in the Dirt Tractor Pull is set for this Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Arlington. Organizer Tom Vogt has more information about the Sanctioned Kids Pedal Pull. Vogt says the Sanctioned Kids Pedal Pull is free. Vogt runs down the list of classes for the Big…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

OMAHA (DTN) -- U.S. corn planting was estimated at 95% complete, and soybean planting was 87% complete as of Sunday, June 9, according to USDA NASS' weekly national Crop Progress report released Monday. In its first condition report of the season for soybeans, USDA NASS rated the crop 72% good…
Medicare Informational Meeting set for June 20th in Washington County

Medicare Informational Meeting set for June 20th in Washington County

If you’re close to retirement age and have questions regarding Medicare, an informational meeting is Thursday, June 20th at the Washington County Extension Office at 597 Grant street. Presented by Mary Loftis, the event is not a sales or marketing event. Learning how to apply for Medicare, what is meant…
Washington County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday

Washington County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will hear a request for funds for the Medicare Education Program, an appeal for a special event permit which was denied, an update on jail revenues, and among other matters, consider an agreement with Zelle HR Solutions to handle the county’s human resources.…
Daily Cash Grain Bids – Monday June 10, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids – Monday June 10, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 440 Beans - 1108Humphrey Corn - 441 Beans - 1103Laurel Corn - 437 Beans - 1113Monroe Corn - 457 Beans - 1111Oakland E. Hub Corn - 448 Beans - 1113Royal Hub Corn - 437 Beans - 1113Wakefield Corn - 432 Beans - 1108Hinton, IA Corn…
KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 6-10-24

KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 6-10-24

Two more FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened in the area today bringing the total of those operating in the area to seven. During tomorrow night's Blair City Council meeting, Mayor Mindy Rump is expected to appoint someone to fill the remainder of the Ward 4 term. Seven of the eight…
Closing in on Nebraska: 5th border state confirms HPAI in dairy cattle

Closing in on Nebraska: 5th border state confirms HPAI in dairy cattle

Wyoming officials over the weekend confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a herd of dairy cattle, making it Nebraska's fifth border state with a confirmed case. As of June 10, Nebraska has not had a confirmed case of HPAI in livestock. However, five of Nebraska's six border…
West Point-Beemer School Board to Meet Monday, June 10

West Point-Beemer School Board to Meet Monday, June 10

Hearings:Hearing at 6:10 PM to review the Bullying (Policy-5054). Hearing closed at _ PM. Hearing at 6:15 PM. to review the Student Fees (Policy – 5045). Hearing closed at _ PM. Hearing at 6:20 PM to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement (Policy5018). Hearing closed at _…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in 7 Nebraska and Iowa Counties

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in 7 Nebraska and Iowa Counties

New FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are opening Monday, June 10, in Harrison and Montgomery counties in Iowa. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications. In coming days,…
Nebraska Extension: Challenging weather ahead for the week of June 10th

Nebraska Extension: Challenging weather ahead for the week of June 10th

After a weekend of storms across much of Nebraska, the state could be in for another round of challenging weather.  Eric Hunt, an agricultural meteorology and climate resilience educator with Nebraska Extension, shared a report of the damage and what this week’s weather could look like.   Hunt said that…