Eustis News

There were several area popular barbecuers on hand Saturday night serving the crowd at the Bands, Brews and BBQ's festival in Cozad.

Local News SENIOR LEADERS: The top senior team of Tail Twisters 4-H Club was recognized at the 2008 Pre-Fair Livestock Judging Contest.

For most of her life, 53-year-old Lois Stebbins has mixed, kneaded, rolled, twisted, dipped and baked pretzels.

A storm system that already dumped 7 inches of rain on some parts of Nebraska and sparked devastating tornadoes in other Midwestern states threatened to bring more of same heading into Sunday.

“The sizeable audience of relatives and friends was treated to two hours of non-stop entertainment of the finest quality.”

Local talented hopefuls featured prominently in the Lions District Youth Talent Contest held in Gothenburg on Sunday. via Gothenburg Times

“You'll have to be the 'early bird' if you're going to see the show”

Photo by Don Brockmeier, Eustis Greater Prairie-chicken April is a great month for bird watching in Nebraska. via North Platte Bulletin

Lucile C. Wahl Anderson, 89, of Gothenburg, formerly of Cozad and Eustis, died Sunday, Feb. via Gothenburg Times

“There will be a supply response from all over the world to the high commodity prices of today.”

Several of the candidates for president have made opposition to global trade a key plank of their campaigns. via BoomtownUSA

“The possibilities are now endless with the new system”

'A free tax service offered to Lexington and area residents for more than 20 years relies on volunteers. via Gothenburg Times

FOOI Inc. of Eustis Nebraska was awarded a BECA Grant from the State of Nebraska to explore the opportunities and feasibilities of starting food processing businesses in the Village of Eustis. via Gothenburg Times

'A wish list of items for Lexington Public Schools recently got the go-ahead from the Board of Education. via Gothenburg Times

About 275 students from 7 high schools around Dawson County toured area businesses and industries Tuesday to learn about possible careers available at home. via KRVN-AM Lexington

Fred Kloepping, 53, of Eustis, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at the Cozad Community Hospital. via Gothenburg Times

“The (two) men in the truck grabbed as much equipment as they could and another unit met them to get them and the gear to safety”

Gosper County Rural Firemen conducted a drill Monday night where a vacant mobile home was burned on the east edge of Elwood. via Lexington Clipper-Herald

Firemen from several communities assisted the Elwood Fire Department is getting control of a pasture fire Monday evening. via KTIC

The Nebraska Food Festival will return to Stuhr Museum Nov. 3 and 4 with a look at food preservation, preparation and improvisation along the Oregon Trail. via Grand Island Independent

“If we get some really good years, I know they'll come back.”

Arlo Schurr remembers the pheasant-hunting seasons of 30 or so years ago when rural roads in southwest Nebraska resembled rush-hour city streets. via Beatrice Daily Sun

FFA IN SPOTLIGHT: Judy Brockmeier of Eustis and Alisha Toczek of Loup City, who are both judges for the Nebraska Community Improvement Program, visited Gothenburg Tuesday morning where five community projects ... via Gothenburg Times

MOVING ON: Raymond and Geri Gronewold, G Movers of Farnam, are retiring after being in the business of moving buildings for 37 years. via Gothenburg Times