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Last week, R-CALF USA testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative during a public hearing on the Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trade practices, urging the agency to remove Brazilian beef from its proposed list of tariff exemptions and apply a 25% tariff to all Brazilian beef imports.

The Avera Gregory Therapy Department has been hosting physical therapy student Shannon Calhoon for the past few weeks. Calhoon is a 2021 graduate of Winner High School.

Bethany Eggers, MA, LPCMH Summer is often associated with relaxation, vacations, and longer days. Yet for many people, it also brings packed calendars, shifting routines, and increased expectations. From family gatherings and children’s activities to workplace demands and social invitations, it’s easy for your schedule to become just as busy as any other time of year. Creating intentional boundaries allows you to enjoy everything summer has to offer while protecting your time, energy, and well-being. Without clear boundaries, you may find yourself overcommitting to social events, working longer hours because schedules feel more flexible, or feeling guilty for saying no to invitations. Boundaries are not barriers; they are guidelines that help you prioritize what matters most.

The fund for a new swimming pool was $745,627.76 at the end of June, an increase of $3,136 from May. Although the matching $200,000 from the Karl family/foundation has already been given to the fund, the community’s portion is still $69,304.86 short of qualifying for that generous gift.

Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson announces the Division of Business Services and the Division of General Services moved to the State Capitol Building.

Delivers final ‘Farmers First’ program improvements (Washington, D.C., July 8, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.

Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA During R-CALF USA’s 2026 Annual Convention, economist T. Jake Smith of the University of Nebraska- Lincoln presented findings of a recent research paper he co-authored with economist GianCarlo Moschini, Iowa State University, titled Spatial Price Competition and Buyer Power in the U.S. Beef Packing Industry.

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If it seems like the Gregory Animal Clinic is staffed with a lot of strangers lately, there is a good reason. During the last several weeks, the clinic has added a new veterinarian, a new vet tech, and hosted two veterinary students.

Cheyenne Keil (pronounced like Kile) is a new vet tech at Gregory Animal Clinic. Keil graduated from Allen Consolidated Schools in Allen, Nebraska, in 2022, and earned her degree from Northeast Community College in Norfolk.