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The 2024 Red Willow County Fair will be held July 24-28. Events outside of fair week but are still part of fair include Horse Show Friday, July 12th beginning at 8am. Clothing Day is Friday, July 19th from 9am-12pm. The Red Willow County Dog Show will be on Saturday, July 20th starting at 9am. Tuesday July 23rd is 4-H Day the day to turn in static exhibits at the 4-H Building.

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EPSCoR conference drew 500+ attendees, including National Science Foundation Director

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More than 500 guests from across the nation attended the National EPSCoR Conference hosted by Nebraska EPSCoR.

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Lincoln, Neb. — A unique corn display has attracted attention this summer at the Hastings City Library's new outdoor learning greenspace, located at the corner of North Denver Avenue and West Third Street. The planting features the “Three Sisters”—a combination of sacred corn from the Nebraska Ponca, winter squash, and pole beans—showcasing traditional indigenous agricultural practices while fostering community engagement.

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