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One of the early 4-H events of this year’s limited events was held July 25 when youths competed in the trap shoot contest at the Plainsman Rifle and Pistol Club. Above, Westyn Mendenhall takes aim.
Animals take center stage at limited 4-H/FFA events
Life is what you make it, and that also goes for this year’s scaled-back 4-H/FFA events during what would normally be fair week.
County records two more COVID cases
In its weekly COVID-19 update, the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) on Monday reported 10 new positive cases in the district.
Phase 4 doesn’t change fair’s cancellation
With last week’s announcement that the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department district was moving to Phase 4 Aug.
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Landree McNair keeps an eye on Leah, Madelynn and Brynn Lambert Tuesday in the play area for youngsters.
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8-year-old Bennett Smith takes a break from the water wrapped in her warm towel.
Pool well-used amid short season
One outlet for summer fun amid COVID-19 has been the Imperial pool. It opened about three weeks later than normal, but provided more than 35 days of swimming after opening June 16.