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Celebrating Teammates in Sidney

TeamMates Mentoring Program Coordinator Donnie Sears gathered Mentors to help serve chilli donated by Wendy’s, cinnamon rolls and sweet treats at the Sidney High School basketball games on Friday, Jan. 17. Free Will Donations were accepted and will be used to take the Mentors and Mentees to the Omaha Lancers Hockey game in March. Mentors and Mentees were recognized at half time of girls game. The mentoring program is growing with leaps and bounds in Sidney with mentees wanting to join, so if you have a passion to make a difference in a young person’s life talk to Mr. Sears at the Sidney High School. Mentors meet with their student for 20 minutes a week usually during lunch period, are able to chat, and both mentor and mentee look forward to the meeting. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.

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Gold Buckle Productions announces donations to local organizations

The board of directors for Gold Buckle Productions, along with the Southwest Iowa Battle with the Bulls committee, proudly announced donations to several local organizations following the success of this year’s event. Thanks to the support of sponsors and attendees, the event was able to contribute to a wide range of groups in Southwest Iowa and Southeast Nebraska, including:

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NSAS Announces the 2025 Annual Healthy Farms Conference

The Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society (NSAS) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Annual Healthy Farms Conference, taking place on January 31 and February 1 at the scenic Lied Lodge in Nebraska City. This much-anticipated event brings together farmers, producers, ranchers, and advocates for an inspiring weekend of learning, networking, and celebration of sustainable agriculture practices.

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First Day Hike 2025

Matthew Moles, Park Manager at Waubonsie State Park reported that 130 people took part in the First Day Hike at the park on Jan. 1, 2025. “It was a perfect…

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