Preliminary Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market survey pasture rental rates are now posted on our Nebraska Extension Ag Economic website: agecon.unl.edu. The full final report is expected in early June.

The Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who have been nominated by their schools, for their individual academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions in their NSAA activity. NSAA member schools may nominate two students for each NSAA-sponsored activity.

Seven Ainsworth students attended the Valentine Art Show on Wednesday, April 7th. Attending were Kaitlyn Inbody, Allison Cole, Michelle Eick, Tessa Barthel, Lura Hodge, Jakelynn Minor and Tami Cook.

Pastures are starting to green-up. That is usually a good sign, except when most of the green is coming from weeds.

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of 16 new COVID-19 cases in the district since last reporting period on April 12th: 6 - Antelope, 0 - Boyd, 0 - Brown, 0 - Cherry, 3 - Holt, 0 - Keya Paha, 4 - Knox, 3 - Pierce and 0 - Rock. NCDHD encourages district residents to continue to wear your mask in public places or where social distancing is difficult as well as practice social distancing while out in public. With recent public gatherings and school events coming up in the near future, continue to monitor for signs and symptoms for COVID-19. During this time of year many people struggle with allergies, sinus infections, and common colds. If you have any questions regarding symptoms you have developed, please call your primary care provider or the health department.

Brown County Hospital Board Meeting The Brown County Hospital Board meeting will be held on Monday, April 19th at 4:00 p.m. in the Brown County Hospital Conference Room.