‘Backyard Farmer’ to Visit the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 25
“Backyard Farmer” will record a live episode at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on Monday, Aug. 25.
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Specialty Food Auction raises funds for 4-H
Hundreds of dollars was raised at the 4-H Specialty Food Auction held Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Otoe County Fair. Several 4-H’ers presented their baked goods. Emma Beede’s baked goods brought the highest bid at $360. Mark Easter was the auctioneer. Participants receive 50% of the proceeds while the other 50% goes to the council.
Van Meter wins Round Robin Showmanship at 2025 Otoe County Fair
Lydia Van Meter was named the All-Around Showmanship Champion at the Round Robin Livestock contest at the Otoe County Fair.
Quilts of Valor presented during County Fair
Six Otoe County veterans received Quilts of Valor from the Blue Star Mothers of Nebraska Chapter 1 Nebraska City during the Otoe County Fair. Pictured from left are Navy veteran and Syracuse resident Dale Isaacs, Army Reservists and Syracuse residents Blaine and Jessica Sieplemeier, Army veteran and Auburn resident Kenneth West Jr., Navy veteran and Cook resident Kenneth J. West Sr., and Navy veteran and Nebraska City resident Rosalie Wostenberg.
Nordhues wins silver medal at SkillsUSA Conference
Jackson Nordhues of Syracuse was among the Wayne State students who won medals at the SkillsUSA National Championships at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held June 23-27 in Atlanta.
OC Board of Commissioners
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com The Otoe County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 29, and took the following actions: Approved a subdivision plat of Finquest Holdings LLC Subdivision, a 5.24-acre tract…
Husker volleyball to enjoy multitude of TV spotlights
Nebraska’s television schedule for the volleyball season has been announced.
TRIO Program Receives $1.7 Million Grant Renewal
Peru State College students from disadvantaged backgrounds will continue to have access to individualized attention and other services, thanks to a renewed $1.7 million TRIO federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Stutheits inducted into ISHOF
Stan and Kate Stutheit of Syracuse, Nebraska, will be inducted into the (ISHOF) Class of 2025 in September at the World Snowmobile Headquarters in Eagle River, Wisconsin; an honor recognizing their decades of volunteer service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the sport of snowmobiling.