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Sheriff’s Report

Brown County Report August 7 - 13, 2022 Sunday, August 7th During a traffic stop on Highway 20, near mile marker 243, a Washington licensed driver was issued a citation for speeding 16-20 mph over the posted speed limit. Received reports of suspected dog neglect in Ainsworth and Johnstown.

Drivers Urged to Remember Back-to-School Safety

The 2022-2023 school year is here and highway and city traffic in the mornings has increased with Ainsworth students walking, bussing and driving to school. It’s important to remember student safety when driving, especially when encountering school busses, crosswalks and school zones. By following state and local laws, you can better protect yourself, your passengers and students as they head back to school.

Ainsworth Voters Approve LB840 Local Sales Tax for Economic Development

In a special election on Monday, August 9, 2022, 18.07% of the 1,024 eligible voters in the City of Ainsworth, went to the voting polls and voted to pass the renewal of LB840, the 1/2% sales tax for economic development for another 15 years. Votes cast were 168 in favor and 17 against.

Myths Associated With Urinary Incontinence

By Lauren Wood Thum, M.D. As a practicing urologist who is double board certified in urology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, I see a lot of patients with urinary incontinence.

Smith Announces Caseworker in Your Community Events

Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (RNE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office in Bassett and Springview on Friday, August 12th and Taylor and Brewster on Tuesday, August 16th.

Community Senior Center News

387-0777 Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, August 11th: Chicken strips, mac and cheese, broccoli, pears, milk and bread. Friday, August 12th: Crumble burger, french fries, peas, tropical fruit, bun and milk.

Ask a Master Gardener

Buttoning is when cole crops form small or no heads and can be caused by different things such as planting too close together, not enough water, starting with transplants that are too big and of course hot dry conditions. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage are a few of the cole crops and they grow best at 60 degrees to 68 degrees. The top temperature limit for these crops is 85 degrees. Unfortunately, this year has been a very difficult year for these plants.

Brown County Commissioners

(ALL MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING) August 2, 2022 The Brown County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5:15 p.m., in the Brown County Courthouse Meeting Room with members Chairman Buddy Small, Reagan Wiebelhaus and Dennis Bauer present. Also present were Brown County Clerk (BCC) Travis Hobbs, Brown County Attorney (BCA) Andy Taylor and Brown County Highway Superintendent (BCHS) Kenneth Turpin.