Fremont Man Wins $230,000 Playing Nebraska Pick 5

Fremont Man Wins $230,000 Playing Nebraska Pick 5

Lincoln, NE–August 5, 2024–William Freeman of Fremont won $230,000 playing Nebraska Pick 5 from the Nebraska Lottery. Freeman purchased his winning ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #1185 at 840 E 23rd St. in Fremont. The ticket contained five plays for the August 2 drawing, one of which matched that night’s winning…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 8/5/24

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 8/5/24

Crop Progress as of Aug 4th: Breakdown from Water Street AdvisorsCorn Silking 88%; 77% last week; 88% on averageCorn Dough 46%; 30% last week; 38% on averageCorn Dented 7%; 5% on averageCorn Condition 67% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 86%; 77% last week; 84% on averageSoybeans…
Pender Community Hospital Welcomes Additional Podiatrist to Outpatient Clinic

Pender Community Hospital Welcomes Additional Podiatrist to Outpatient Clinic

PENDER, Neb. (August 5, 2024) – Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Nathan Shumway, DPM, a highly skilled podiatrist, to its visiting provider staff in the outpatient clinic. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Shumway visiting our PCH outpatient clinic. His proven expertise…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday August 05, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday August 05, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 381 Beans - 984Humphrey Corn - 391 Beans - 986Laurel Corn - 394 Beans - 996Monroe Corn - 401 Beans - 993Oakland E. Hub Corn - 392 Beans - 996Royal Hub Corn - 381 Beans - 989Wakefield Corn - 389 Beans - 991Hinton, IA Corn…
Got Hay? A guide to purchasing forage

Got Hay? A guide to purchasing forage

MANHATTAN, Kan. — According to the U.S Drought Monitor, approximately 20% of Kansas presently faces drought conditions, while 40% remains abnormally dry.   Many issues arise from this lack of rainfall that affects livestock producers. Kansas State University beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said ranchers who grow their own hay encounter forage fields…
Several Nebraska hospitals recognized for patient experience

Several Nebraska hospitals recognized for patient experience

Becker's Healthcare, an online newsletter in healthcare, has compiled a list of the top hospitals for patient experience in each state using data from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The ratings are based on various metrics, including nurse and physician communication, transition of care and cleanliness. Among…
Husker Football Fall Camp report: August 2nd

Husker Football Fall Camp report: August 2nd

Nebraska quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas met with members of the media following Friday’s practice. Thomas discussed how the offense has been able to use certain measurements to evaluate the talent of the offense. “I would say every day is a measurement. I wouldn’t necessarily give you a timeline,” Thomas said.  “But every…
2024 Farm Real Estate and Land Values

2024 Farm Real Estate and Land Values

Nebraska's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2023, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farm real estate value for 2024 averaged $4,080 per acre, up $260 per acre (up 7%) from last year. Cropland value increased 6%…
Explorers drop series finale to Kane County

Explorers drop series finale to Kane County

GENEVA, Ill. – It was a walk-off win for the Kane County Cougars (43-32) Sunday afternoon as they took down the Sioux City Explorers (33-39) 5-4 to claim the series. The Explorers kept it close most of the game with four X’s having a multi-hit day, but the Cougars came through in…