Sumner News

'Dawson County faces a must-win court battle if livestock producers here ever want to expand their operations.

Ten Dawson County families are among 185 honorees statewide who will be recognized by The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben and the Nebraska Fair Managers Association with Pioneer Farm Family Awards this year.

'Most rural residents would take a "not-in-my-backyard attitude" toward a hog operation in their neighborhood.

After several years of slight change, a valuation shift toward the farm sector is affecting Dawson County's 2008 assessments, according to county assessor John Moore.

“In essence it doesn't seem like 47 years. It's gone pretty fast”

In small town Nebraska, people get used to seeing the same friendly faces around town. via KOLN-TV Lincoln

The 1-and-6 year road plan of Dawson County looks very similar to last year's plan. via Lexington Clipper-Herald

“We're looking forward to the May 10 start date for these 6 students.”

In continuing with their trend of fostering relationships with key agricultural industry players, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture announced that six agronomy students will begin internships in May ... via High Plains Journal

January Back-to-back ice storms over the holidays left many area residents in the dark as the New Year began. via Lexington Clipper-Herald

“It appears to me that we are heading into at least a two-year cycle now where considerable shifting around of the tax load will occur, given the roller coaster ride in the housing market, and the unprecedented upswing in the agricultural sector”

Budgets have been approved, valuations have been certified and tax rates became official Oct. via Lexington Clipper-Herald

“What in the world is better because of you?”

It has been 90 years since Farm Bureau organized in Dawson County, and last Tuesday night the organization gathered to mark that milestone at their annual banquet and meeting at Tub's Pub in Sumner. via Lexington Clipper-Herald