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MCCAIN’S HONORED AS NEBRASKA PIONEER FARM AWARD RECIPIENT

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A Gothenburg farm that has been in the family for 102 years was presented the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award Thursday night at the Dawson County Fair. Laurens and Alice (Dorman) McCain of Gothenburg accepted the plaque from the Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation and Nebraska Farm Bureau in recognition of the Oscar E. and Kristina M. Tederman family farm established in 1919.

COUNTY FAIR FINDS PLENTY OF “COUNTRY PRIDE...COUNTY WIDE”

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After a year without funnel cakes, open class and carnival rides, it was evident Dawson County residents were eager to get their favorites and enjoy some new events during last week’s 2021 Dawson County Fair.

THE BROTHER-SISTER DUO

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THE BROTHER-SISTER DUO of Keith (left) and Abby Allen of Lexington entertained those sampling salsa during the People’s Choice competition at the Dawson County Fair Friday night. The Allens performed several dances that celebrate their mother’s Mexican heritage. BARB BIERMAN-BATIE/TRI-CITY TRIBUNE

Messersmith Joins Tri-City Trib Staff

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Joining the Platte Valley Media LLC print media publications that include the Tri-City TRIBUNE and the Gothenburg Times recently as the Sports Writer is Brad Messersmith.

Dawson County Family Partners Provide Help To Those In Need

Dawson County has a new resource for helping meet the needs of families in crisis or near-crisis situations. Dawson County Family Partners (DCFP) is a newly-formed community well-being collaborative that serves the families throughout our county.

DAWSON COUNTY FAIR IS IN FULL SWING NOW

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With the theme, “Country Pride…County Wide,” the 2021 edition of the Dawson County Fair is in full swing and will run through July 18th. After a very subdued county fair last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Dawson County Fair Board is pleased this year to present a lineup of new events along with old favorites.

NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO

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NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO Association President Ben Steffen (left) presents the 34th annual Service to Agriculture Award to Dr. Dale Grotelueschen (center) at the organization’s annual meeting held recently in Lexington. Looking on is the Rural Radio Network’s Farm Director Susan Littlefield. 

Cozad’s Bands & Brews Festivities Are Saturday

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For the 18th year, Cozad will roll out the ‘red carpet’ and welcome everyone to the Bands, Brews & BBQs celebration and numerous other events that will be held throughout the day on Saturday, July 10th.

The day will get kicked off with a Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park from 8-10 a.m.

The well-attended Triple ‘B’ Car show will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Show and Shine vehicles will be displayed from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. along with the ever popular vendor and craft show in the park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Celebrating Our Freedom

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FIREWORKS EXPLODE into the night-time skies of Johnson Lake on Saturday as well as Lexington and Gothenburg’s Lake Helen during annual patriotic celebrations across the TRIB-Area. PAUL PACK/TRI-CITY TRIBUNE

DAWSON COUNTY FAIR SET TO BEGIN THIS WEEK

With the theme, “Country Pride…County Wide,” the 2021 edition of the Dawson County Fair is set to get underway Thursday and run through July 18. After a very subdued county fair last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Dawson County Fair Board is pleased this year to present a lineup of new events along with old favorites.