‘Pool Cool’ resumes in southwest Nebraska
Pool Cool is returning to the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department after being put on hold several years ago.
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Delta COVID variant identified at Eustis festival
Two additional cases of the B.1.617 strain of COVID-19, also known as the Delta variant, have been identified in the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department.
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Brad Foote, top left, gives the Chubby Butts BBQ team of Hoxie, Kansas some pointers Saturday morning as they check their entries. Working at the smoker are team members Kyle William, left, and Jake Moss. Several hundred lined up during a beautiful evening for the free BBQ Saturday night. It was a way for the Chamber of Commerce to say “thanks” for customer support during COVID the past year. Alex Fortkamp, right, was all smiles after receiving his red ribbon for riding in the Lions Club-sponsored bike parade at Smokin’ on Broadway.
With COVID-19 now in rear view, Smokin’ returns
Crowds may have been down from two years ago, but attendance at Smokin’ on Broadway activities Saturday was good considering all the competition that day and some possible lingering COVID-19 co
Wheat harvest seven to 10 days off
From the road, this year’s wheat crop looks about ready to cut. But upon closer inspection in the field, there’s still some green heads and heads with soft berries.
Fireworks show will match past years
Those attending Saturday’s Fourth of July fireworks show in Imperial will take in an event similar to previous years.