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The recent summer-like temperatures have been a welcome change, but this is Nebraska. It didn’t take long for cooler weather to snap us back to reality, and we are only in March. These temperature swings may have had us wearing shorts one day and sweatpants the next, but they can also impact our landscapes.

Amy Johnson, publisher of the Springview Herald, has been named a recipient of the Harpst Leadership Nebraska Award, presented by the Nebraska Press Association. Established by the Harpst family in memory of longtime newspaperman Don Harpst Sr., the award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and a commitment to strengthening their communities through local journalism.

Nebraska Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT) training on April 13, in North Platte at West Central Research and Extension Center. The event begins at 4 p.m. Anyone involved in raising or handling cattle is encouraged to attend.

How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness of knowing that most people only want enough to get by? Having a serious spiritual relationship with God is difficult, as it takes a high level of desire and discipline on our part. If we are not passionate about developing a constant awareness of His presence, our emotions have a tendency to slide into an easier routine of just calling on Him when we need something.

March 22 The Brown County Ambulance Association assisted the Brown County Hospital with the transfer of a patient. Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident north of Ainsworth.

The North Central RC&D will host a two-day tire collection event on April 28 and 29 at the Old Springview Airport located at 101 Airport Road. Tuesday, April 28, the event will run from 9 a.m.

Over 900 students were awarded the Nebraska State FFA Degree at the 97th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held March 2527. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA.

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The Rock, Brown and Cherry County hospitals have joined in a collaborative effort to support the many individuals, home owners, ranchers, and farmers affected by wild fires. The Rock County Hospital, using its relatively new “Partners in Life” program, helped formulate this effort to partner with other hospitals.