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With recent wildfires affecting parts of Nebraska, many producers are feeling overwhelmed and wondering what the first steps are after everything settles. Once everyone is safe and accounted for, there are two important steps to take right away.

Wildfires occurring in western and central Nebraska mirror a broader trend of increasing wildfire frequency and magnitude across the western United States. While the immediate impacts of wildfire are devastating to beef production and rural communities, the effects of wildfire smoke may also pose risks to both human and animal health. In the weeks and months following a wildfire event, producers should remain vigilant and monitor calves for signs of respiratory disease or illness.

Over the last several days, we have been reminded how quickly life can change. Across Nebraska, wildfires are tearing through more than 800,000 acres and counting.

Minutes for the February 24, meeting of Brown County American Legion Post 79, Ainsworth, Nebraska. The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Acting Commander Charlie Kyser at 7:30 p.m.

If you think nutrition is just about calories or cutting sugar, you’re missing the bigger picture. March is National Nutrition Month, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at noon on March 16, at the Ainsworth Senior Center. Lion President Geraldine Erickson called the meeting to order with 10 members present.

Wildfire isn’t a distant threat. What we do now can protect our land, our homes and our communities.

On Friday, March 20, the Ainsworth High School speech team ended its season with the NSAA C2-3 District competition at Creighton. This difficult district saw three Ainsworth speakers make it to the final round of competition.

This might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about you (and me), it’s the only reason I would write about such a challenging subject.

March 15th The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department and Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department responded to mutual aid requests for a fire in Cherry County. March 16th A deputy investigated a suspicious vehicle at East City Park in Ainsworth.