Local News & Interests
Labor Day
The Nebraska Extension office in Richardson County will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
Richardson 4-H & FFA Junior Fair
The 2025 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fair was held July 20th – July 26th in Humboldt. This year, there were 1,834 entries in the static, livestock, and contest divisions. Richardson County youth members received 771 purple, 503 blue, 196 red, 25 white, 1 participation, and 337 Clover Kid ribbons. Awards were presented to 118 Champions and 100 Reserve Champions. Special Judge’s Choice recognition was awarded to 27 static exhibits, and 70 exhibits will progress to the State Fair.
Upcoming Office Closures
The Extension Office in the Richardson County Courthouse will be closed on Wednesday, August 20th and Tuesday, September 2nd for staff to drop off and pick up Richardson County 4-H static exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.
