Above: A new category was tallest crop. Cody Butler (center) won with his corn which was 16’4” (Hoegemeyer Hybrid). Thank you Frontier Cooperative for sponsoring this event! Photo provided.

Above: A new category was tallest crop. Cody Butler (center) won with his corn which was 16’4” (Hoegemeyer Hybrid). Thank you Frontier Cooperative for sponsoring this event! Photo provided.

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New Categories This Year

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Above: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser by the Council. Below: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to the Midwest Covenant Home, represented by Cindy Jensen. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser by the Council. Below: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to the Midwest Covenant Home, represented by Cindy Jensen. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Heart of 4-H Awards and Seniors

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

OSCEOLA - Each year the 4-H Council awards an individual or family and a business with the Heart of 4-H award. These awards are given to supporters of 4-H.The first one was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser.
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Lee Braasch

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Leona ‘Lee’ Helen Braasch, age 97, of Stromsburg, Nebraska, passed away July 10, 2026 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg.Memorial services will be held…

Leona ‘Lee’ Helen Braasch

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Leona ‘Lee’ Helen Braasch, age 97, of Stromsburg, Nebraska, passed away July 10, 2026 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg.Memorial services will be held…
Daniel Wieseman

Daniel Wieseman

Daniel Wieseman

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Daniel Eugene Wieseman, age 81 of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away July 13, 2026 at his home in Osceola.Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026 at…
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So Much To Offer

So Much To Offer

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So Much To Offer

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ALAN’S ANECDOTESThere are a couple things that have been on my mind lately.
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