Recently, farmers from across the country attended the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) biannual Corn Congress held in New Orleans, Louisiana. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Deb Gangwish, of Shelton, was elected to NCGA’s Corn Board.
The Shelton Board of Education worked through a full agenda on Monday evening, July 12.
The Gibbon Board of Education received reports on returning to classes next month, including a COVID-19 protocol update, and discussed a letter of engagement with Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway and Luth to conduct the annual audit during the regular monthly meeting held on Monday, July 12, among other agenda items covered.
Cairo’s United Methodist Church received a new pastor to serve its congregation, Kalaba Kapundu.
The U.S. Honor Flag and its caretakers, retired Fairfax County fire and rescue lieutenant Phil Devereaux and retired Grand Junction, Colorado, police officer Cindy Heisler, made a stop on their cross country trek for supper at Buffalo Chipz and an overnight stay at Windmill State Recreation Area south of Gibbon on Tuesday, July 13. The bike ride will ultimately cover 3,700 miles beginning in Blaine, Washington, to raise at least $100,000 for four different charities, The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Concerns of Police Survivors, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and the Honor Network. Pictured are, left to right, Cindy Heisler, local retired firefighter Don Ash, and Phil Devereaux. The U.S. Honor Flag’s origins began shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks. The flag traveled with Chris as he led the largest convoy of first responders in United States history to Ground Zero. The flag briefly flew over the rubble and Heisler was encouraged by a survivor to keep the flag and continue to inspire Americans. Heisler brought the flag with him as he served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan and upon his return, the U.S. Honor Flag began its mission to travel the country and honor fallen heroes. (–courtesy photo)
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