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Shop tax free (or less tax) this weekend

Want to save money on school supplies this year? Well, you will need to travel, but not that far. Iowa and Missouri have tax breaks this weekend (August 2nd through 4th). Iowa's annual sales tax holiday for clothing and footwear will take place Friday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 3rd.
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

A soldier’s return home

Many brave Americans lost in World War II have yet to return home, and their remains rest far away from the homeland for which they gave their lives.U.S. Army Air Force Sergeant White S. Goings Jr. is an exception. Thanks to modern technology and ongoing efforts by the U.S.
An armadillo was found in East Newman Township north of Prairie Creek on 560th St. Armadillos have been spotted in Nebraska for several years, likely first appearing in the 1970s. Although not native to Nebraska, the nine-banded armadillo has been expanding its range northward for over a century and can now be found in the state. Armadillos are more frequently seen in lower-tier counties and are adapting to changes in climate, land use, and other factors. Photo provided

An armadillo was found in East Newman Township north of Prairie Creek on 560th St. Armadillos have been spotted in Nebraska for several years, likely first appearing in the 1970s. Although not native to Nebraska, the nine-banded armadillo has been expanding its range northward for over a century and can now be found in the state. Armadillos are more frequently seen in lower-tier counties and are adapting to changes in climate, land use, and other factors. Photo provided

Armadillo in Nance County?

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago July 30, 2014Ellie Lesiak, 18, of Fullerton, and her 15-year-old quarterhouse gelding, WR Stylish Dandy Dee, won a purple ribbon and were the reserve champions in the advanced hunter under saddle class at the Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo in Grand Island.

Club News Briefs

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met June 20, 2024, for the final meeting of the 2022-2024 bienniium, at Miletta Vista Winery near St. Paul, Nebraska. Members were greeted at 11:00 a.m. by member Theda VanHorn and President Lois Wegner.

Beetles bugging us

There are a number of beetles bugging us during summer. Some can be harmful but the majority are not. Currently on the bugging us list, based on inquiries to Nebraska Extension, are Japanese beetles, green June beetles, blister beetles and strawberry root weevils (indoors).
Anderson

Anderson

Archer Credit Union Promotes Jesse Anderson

Archer Cooperative Credit Union with offices in Archer, Central City, Dannebrog, and St. Paul is excited to announce the promotion of Jesse Anderson to Operations Specialist.During the last 5 years, Jesse has been the face that greets members at the Archer Branch.