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Olivia Beel Receives Blue Ribbons at State Fair

Olivia Beel, of Johnstown, Nebraska represented the BKR counties at the Nebraska State Fair by exhibiting two market gilts. Olivia Beel received a blue ribbon in Senior Swine Showmanship. She also received blue ribbons for her market gilts “Oreo” (shown in the picture) in Class 17 and “Pinky” in Class 15. One of Olivia’s favorite memories of Nebraska State Fair 2022 is the opportunity to share her passion for pigs with those who stop by the swine barn while visiting the fair. This year, she got to visit with a family from Brazil. The families two young children very so happy to learn so much about swine and have such a great experience with animals at the state fair.

News Briefs....

Brown County Commissioners to Meet The Brown County Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., and as the Board of Commissioners at 5:15 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room in the Courthouse.

Capitol News

FULL DISCLOSURE: Decades ago, I was a member of a state high school championship debate team. And I was at the Nebraska State Fair debate between incumbent U.S. Senator David Karnes (1987-89) and Bob Kerrey when Karnes said, “We need fewer farmers.” He lost the race.

Sargent Jake Graff Retires After Serving 20 Years in the United States Army National Guard

Hero: A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities “a war hero.” This word describes an Ainsworth resident, Jake Graff, who officially retired from the United States Army NEbraska National Guard on August 31, 2022. He was recognized for his years of service to the US Army Nebraska National Guard at his last drill in Norfolk, NE on August 6, 2022.

Sheriff’s Report

Brown County Report August 21 - 27, 2022 Sunday, August 21st Responded to a report of a civil dispute on 3rd Street in Ainsworth. The parties had already separated when officers arrived.

This Week in... Brown County History

1896: 126 Years Ago “News around Nebraska” “William Ernst of Duncan bet a keg of beer that he had corn higher than the saloon ceiling, about twelve feet. He brought in on stalk which measures exactly fifteen feet, it is now on exhibition in Columbus.” “A Lexington horse accidentally shot itself while carelessly fooling with a loaded revolver.

Legislative Notes

Bureaucracy. Paperwork. Hearings. Amendments. Debate. For most Nebraskans, these words do not stir up warm feelings. I think for most of us, those words make us want to tuck tail and head in the other direction. The Nebraskans that I know like to get the job done, not just hold meetings to talk about getting it done.