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Shelton’s Runyan earns astrophotography awards at 32nd Nebraska Star Party

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 2:33pm

Local astronomer and astrophotographer Bob Runyan earned a pair of medals at the 32nd Annual Nebraska Star Party held July 20 through 25 south of Valentine at Merritt Reservoir. This year’s event saw record attendance with 430 enjoying their time exploring the night skies. Mr. Runyan’s pair of photos of solar activity on the sun garnered him a second place medal in the Solar System Imaging category. He was also a recipient of a third place medal in the Smart Telescopes/Electronic Assisted category for a photo of the Pelican Nebula which is located an estimated 1,800 light years away from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. The contest featured five astrophotography categories with 75 photos submitted with a registered online voting system. (–photo by Steve Glenn)

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Vivienne and Meredith Poehler show their champion recipe books. Meredith is in her fifth year and Vivienne is in her second year of showing projects at the fair.
Kaitlyn Johnson earned the Senior Grand Champion in mixed pies.
Colby Carman with his lamb.
Kasey Johnson modeling her dress. She will represent Buffalo County at the State Fair Fashion Show.
Karson Wagoner with his calf.
Kenna Wagoner and Kaitlyn Johnson during some downtime.
Lauren Johnson shows her Senior Grand Champion Quilt. Lauren was also the Overall Grand Champion in the clothing division.
Quynn Andrews prior to competing in the market gilt category.
Calhen Strode and his pig.
Justine Pope with her Gelbvieh bull prior to the show.
Reese Blauhorn preparing for senior goat showmanship competition.
Atley Strode and her goat.
Allie Johnson earned Senior Reserve Champion in pies - blueberry apple.
Brooklyn Woitaszewski won the Junior Beef Showmanship at the Hall County Fair.
Winning the Senior Beef Showmanship was Rylee Codner.
Bryson Rathman earned a purple ribbon for his race car project.
Hendrix Rennau leads his calf around the ring.
Kendall Rennau smiles while leading her calf.
Bryson Rathman with his calf in the show ring.
Miles Rathman eyes the judge while showing his calf.
Zayne Rathman keeps his calf moving through the ring.
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Burke Rennau earned a purple ribbon for his project. Kendall Rennau won a purple ribbon for her ladybug cake in the decorated food category.
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Swine Showmanship at the Hall County Fair belonged to the Gideon family as Grayson won the Junior Swine Showmanship category, and Gracee won the Senior Swine Showmanship.

Local 4-Hers Find Fun at the Fair!

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:46pm

The Hall and Buffalo County Fairs got underway last week with our local 4-H youth showcasing their projects and animals. Rylee Codner’s candy cane artwork (below) won her a purple ribbon at the Hall County Fair and entry to the state fair. Kesleigh Potter (at right) took a variety of projects to the Buffalo County Fair and came home as champion in the dairy goat and showmanship events, edging out her brother Ryland in both categories. See more of our local youth featured on pages 6 and 7!

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