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Photo by On Thursday, June 19, members of the Hay Springs Fire Department along with representatives from WESTCO presented a $40,000 check in honor of the late Randy Turman. Those pictured included: (L-R) Tim Fetter, Jeff Turman, Jerry Turman, David Briggs, Keith Kearns, Everett Langford, Betty Turman, Cole Wyatt, Ryan Turman, and Holly Scherbarth.

Photo by On Thursday, June 19, members of the Hay Springs Fire Department along with representatives from WESTCO presented a $40,000 check in honor of the late Randy Turman. Those pictured included: (L-R) Tim Fetter, Jeff Turman, Jerry Turman, David Briggs, Keith Kearns, Everett Langford, Betty Turman, Cole Wyatt, Ryan Turman, and Holly Scherbarth.

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WESTCO and Land O’Lakes Foundation donate $40,000 to Hay Springs Volunteer Fire Department in honor of Randy Turman

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
WESTCO CEO David Briggs presented a $40,000 donation to the Hay Springs Volunteer Fire Department on June 19th, on behalf of WESTCO and the Land O’Lakes Foundation.
Courtesy Photo Nancy Russell (left) presented the Melvin Jones Fellow Award to Faye Kreitman (right). Kreitman was also installed as the new Lions Club President at the June 10 meeting.

Courtesy Photo Nancy Russell (left) presented the Melvin Jones Fellow Award to Faye Kreitman (right). Kreitman was also installed as the new Lions Club President at the June 10 meeting.

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Gordon Lions Clubs hands out awards at annual installation

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Gordon Lions Club held their Annual Installation and Awards Banquet on June 10. The International Theme for Lions Club this year is MAKE YOUR MARK. President Jean Hensley shared the years 2024-25 service projects and presented awards and thank yous to the club’s outstanding members.
(Courtesy Photo) Terrells often run a mixed herd of cattle on their pastures in order to maximize carrying capacity.

(Courtesy Photo) Terrells often run a mixed herd of cattle on their pastures in order to maximize carrying capacity.

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Ag Tech Revolution

Lisa Hare
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
(This is the first in a series of stories on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing agriculture) When Heidi Terrell pulled up in the flatbed truck, nothing about her appeared out of the ordinary for the ranching area of northwest Nebraska.
(Courtesy Photo) Plans have come together for the 141st Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo here in 2025. The theme for this year is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It.”

(Courtesy Photo) Plans have come together for the 141st Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo here in 2025. The theme for this year is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It.”

Plans for a family, funpacked fair week are well underway

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The fair theme this year for the 141st Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It.”Grand Marshals for the Fair are Jim & Marchelle Paul.
Courtesy Photo When you step into the Sheridan County History Center for the dedication on Saturday, July 4, this amazing piece of woodwork will be there to greet you. Rushville native Shane Kearns crafted it to recognize all those who contributed to the project.

Courtesy Photo When you step into the Sheridan County History Center for the dedication on Saturday, July 4, this amazing piece of woodwork will be there to greet you. Rushville native Shane Kearns crafted it to recognize all those who contributed to the project.

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Kearns’ Donation Tree to be unveiled during All-School Reunion

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Heidi Beguin If you’ve driven through Rushville lately, you’ve probably noticed a brand-new gleaming white building on the north side of the highway. It’s about to open to the public. What better time to hold a dedication than during a Rushville All-School Reunion weekend?
(Courtesy Photo) Robert Moore, Draven Russell, and Caden Sommers participated in the Masonic All-Star Marching Band held in Kearney, Neb. The trio are pictured here with Gordon-Rushville Band Director George Meng.

(Courtesy Photo) Robert Moore, Draven Russell, and Caden Sommers participated in the Masonic All-Star Marching Band held in Kearney, Neb. The trio are pictured here with Gordon-Rushville Band Director George Meng.

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Local high school musicians participate in 29th Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Three Gordon-Rushville High School students, Robert Moore, Draven Russell, and Caden Sommers, were among 130 high school students from across Nebraska who participated in the 29th Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band, which performed the halftime show for the Shrine Bowl game in Kearney.
(Courtesy Photo) Holden Ruse, grandson of Gordon residents Gary and Joyce Ruse, recently graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a degree in engineering and was a four year letter winner on the Husker Track squad.

(Courtesy Photo) Holden Ruse, grandson of Gordon residents Gary and Joyce Ruse, recently graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a degree in engineering and was a four year letter winner on the Husker Track squad.

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Ruse graduates from UNL with Engineering Degree amongst successful track career

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Holden James Ruse, who is the grandson of Gary and Joyce Ruse of Gordon, Neb., just completed his degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Ruse received his Engineering Degree and finished his collegiate schooling with a 4.0 grade point average.
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Tech Tips: Why Can’t I Wish My Facebook Friend a Happy Birthday?

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Birthdays on Facebook are the best. Nearly every one of your Facebook friends gets the notification that it’s your big day and messages start flooding in. It sounds cheesy, but I have yet to find a person who is annoyed by the birthday messages they get.
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