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                    <title><![CDATA[Broken Bow Juniors Fall to Top Seed Gothenburg in Opening Round of Area Tournament]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Broken Bow American Legion juniors baseball team faced Gothenburg Friday in the opening round of the Class B Area 6 tournament in Minden.  Gothenburg, the tournament's top seed, jumped out quickly with an eight run first inning to take control.  The early deficit would be too much for Broken Bow to make up as Gothenburg claimed a 9-1 win.  Broken Bow's lone run of the game came in the fourth inning when Queston Young scored on an RBI single off the bat of Nathan Lowry.  Gothenburg advances in the double elimination tournament to face the loser of tonight's game between Minden and Valparaiso on Saturday.  Broken Bow will play in an elimination game tomorrow against the loser of today's game between Holdrege and Ogallala.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Broken Bow American Legion juniors baseball team faced Gothenburg Friday in the opening round of the Class B Area 6 tournament in Minden.  Gothenburg, the tournament's top seed, jumped out quickly with an eight run first inning to take control.  The early deficit would be too much for Broken Bow to make up as Gothenburg claimed a 9-1 win.  Broken Bow's lone run of the game came in the fourth inning when Queston Young scored on an RBI single off the bat of Nathan Lowry.  Gothenburg advances in the double elimination tournament to face the loser of tonight's game between Minden and Valparaiso on Saturday.  Broken Bow will play in an elimination game tomorrow against the loser of today's game between Holdrege and Ogallala.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Broken Bow Class of '75 Presents Donation to Broken Bow Schools for Flag and CC Foundation for Scholarship]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Broken Bow class of 1975 presented checks on Friday to the Broken Bow schools and to the Custer County Foundation. Speaking on behalf of the class, Scott Spanel told KCNI/KBBN that at the last class reunion there was a desire to raise funds as a way of giving back.
&#8220;We wanted to leave some legacy behind. We're all getting up there that we felt like we wanted to give back. So along with our class reunion last year we asked for donations and came up with twenty-seven thousand dollars. &#8220;
Spanel said as they discussed possible projects to support, they were led to donate funds for the purchase of flags at the main entrance of the newly remodeled Broken Bow high school and to set up a scholarship fund through the Custer County Foundation.  The Broken Bow schools and Custer County Foundation were each presented with a check for $10,000.
&#8220;We rolled the dice on a couple of things and we just threw 'em both out there and had them fill out whether they wanted the flags or the scholarship when they sent their money back. And it kind of went right down the middle and that's what we did today.&#8221;
Regarding the scholarship fund, Spanel said the focus right now is to help support those who are interested in entering a trade field.
&#8220;We're pushing the scholarship to go to trades. We want to specify that we keep the school's new thought process along with the trades going as well. So, we're going to ear tag that scholarship to an individual going to be an electrician, a carpenter, a welder, that type of stuff. Now we may change it later, but that's kind of where we want to go to begin with.&#8221;
Representatives from both the Broken Bow schools and Custer County Foundation were on hand for the presentation and expressed their deep gratitude for the generous donation.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Broken Bow class of 1975 presented checks on Friday to the Broken Bow schools and to the Custer County Foundation. Speaking on behalf of the class, Scott Spanel told KCNI/KBBN that at the last class reunion there was a desire to raise funds as a way of giving back.
&#8220;We wanted to leave some legacy behind. We're all getting up there that we felt like we wanted to give back. So along with our class reunion last year we asked for donations and came up with twenty-seven thousand dollars. &#8220;
Spanel said as they discussed possible projects to support, they were led to donate funds for the purchase of flags at the main entrance of the newly remodeled Broken Bow high school and to set up a scholarship fund through the Custer County Foundation.  The Broken Bow schools and Custer County Foundation were each presented with a check for $10,000.
&#8220;We rolled the dice on a couple of things and we just threw 'em both out there and had them fill out whether they wanted the flags or the scholarship when they sent their money back. And it kind of went right down the middle and that's what we did today.&#8221;
Regarding the scholarship fund, Spanel said the focus right now is to help support those who are interested in entering a trade field.
&#8220;We're pushing the scholarship to go to trades. We want to specify that we keep the school's new thought process along with the trades going as well. So, we're going to ear tag that scholarship to an individual going to be an electrician, a carpenter, a welder, that type of stuff. Now we may change it later, but that's kind of where we want to go to begin with.&#8221;
Representatives from both the Broken Bow schools and Custer County Foundation were on hand for the presentation and expressed their deep gratitude for the generous donation.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Jim Scott Joins the Breakfast Show to Visit About Being a Member of the 2026 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Class]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Nebraska athletic department and Nebraska football program recently announced a class of six Nebraska standouts who will be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame this fall. Among this year's honorees is Ansley alum Jim Scott. Scott was a key part of a Husker offensive line that paved the way for back-to-back NCAA rushing titles and consecutive Big Eight titles in 1991 and 1992.
Scott joined Dave and Brent on the &#8220;Get Up and Go Breakfast Show&#8221; to reflect on his time as a Husker and the honor of being inducted into the Nebraska football hall of fame.

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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nebraska athletic department and Nebraska football program recently announced a class of six Nebraska standouts who will be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame this fall. Among this year's honorees is Ansley alum Jim Scott. Scott was a key part of a Husker offensive line that paved the way for back-to-back NCAA rushing titles and consecutive Big Eight titles in 1991 and 1992.
Scott joined Dave and Brent on the &#8220;Get Up and Go Breakfast Show&#8221; to reflect on his time as a Husker and the honor of being inducted into the Nebraska football hall of fame.

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                    <title><![CDATA[Nebraska Game and Parks Will Host Community Fishing Tonight in Broken Bow]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Caydence]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) brings family fishing to Broken Bow tonight. 
NGPC will host Community Fishing Night on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Melham Park Lake as part of their Youth Fishing Program. The event is free and open to the public. No fishing experience is necessary, as NGPC will have a trailer of fishing supplies available to borrow, as well as NGPC Certified Fishing Instructors to assist. 
Anyone participating 16 years or older must have a valid fishing permit. NGPC will have Common Fishes of Nebraska ID booklets and all of the current NGPC Fishing Guides and Fishing Forecast pamphlets for Nebraska's Public Fisheries and other literature available. 
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) brings family fishing to Broken Bow tonight. 
NGPC will host Community Fishing Night on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Melham Park Lake as part of their Youth Fishing Program. The event is free and open to the public. No fishing experience is necessary, as NGPC will have a trailer of fishing supplies available to borrow, as well as NGPC Certified Fishing Instructors to assist. 
Anyone participating 16 years or older must have a valid fishing permit. NGPC will have Common Fishes of Nebraska ID booklets and all of the current NGPC Fishing Guides and Fishing Forecast pamphlets for Nebraska's Public Fisheries and other literature available. 
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ag Society Reviews Final Preparation for Custer County Fair, Ongoing and Future Projects]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Doug]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Custer County Ag Society met in regular session Thursday evening, July 9. Fair Board President Brian Palmer called the meeting to order at the Shooting Sports Building on the Custer County Fairgrounds at 7:00 PM. Board Member Caleb tenBensel was the lone absence from Thursday's meeting.
In the Bills and Financial Report, Palmer noted several large expenditures for June, with unscheduled maintenance issues arising and the completion of the Indoor Arena lighting project. Board Member Andy Gibbons noted a higher than expected gas bill for the month, and asked General Manager Clay Hayes to ensure no heaters or similar equipment were currently running. The Board noted that the bill is also prorated across the year, and current spending likely reflects a full-year average.
Last Meeting Before the Custer County Fair
Hayes also reported that both the tie-out project and new camper pedestal project were set to both start and wrap up in the next few weeks, expanding capacity for livestock and camping for families showing animals during the fair and beyond.
While camping spots for the fair nearly sold out entirely within minutes of going on sale, among the improvements under consideration for campers is moving to an entirely new commercial operation supporting campground reservations. The Board excitedly endorsed a proposal by fairgrounds webmaster Karly Mack to work with Campspot.com, who would manage booking and fees at no cost to the Fairgrounds.
Troy Walz from the Custer County Extension office worked through his final preparation checklist with the Ag Society, ensuring the details are in place for a successful summer event. Walz told Board that this year will feature the largest beef showing numbers since 2003, with 176 Market Beef animals. Many other categories of animals continue to increase over prior years as well, including sheep, swine, poultry, and 4 pigeons, returning this year after not showing the prior two years.
Board member Shelby Spanel let the Board know that the bull riding event is set to go for Monday, July 27, but that unfortunately, the tractor pull scheduled for Saturday, July 25 would not be happening due to an issue with the organizer's equipment.
Near the end of the meeting, Board Member Jake Rosentreader returned to an issue that has been a hot topic lately, and was raised specifically after the fair concluded last year - safety concerns around bikes and personal electric vehicles. The Board felt that in nearly all cases, such conveyances and livestock do not mix, and for the safety of everyone involved, they would not be allowed in and around the livestock areas. Look for enhanced enforcement and signage indicating where bikes and e-bikes are banned this year.
The Custer County Fair is scheduled to run from Friday, July 24 through Thursday July 30.
Other Fair Board Business:
Hayes noted three equestrian events had been held in the last month, an Appaloosa Show, the NBHA State Finals, and a Western States Cutting event. Each of the programs left positive reviews and are looking to grow their events at the Custer County Fairgrounds in the future.
Events Committee Chair Desirei Cook noted that the recent Demolition Derby held at the Fairgrounds brought in a profit of $16,321, to be split evenly with the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce who joined with the Ag Society to host the event. Palmer extended the thanks of the Board to Chamber Director Stephanie Grafel for their ongoing partnership.
The Board approved the recently completed financial audit of the fiscal year ending June 2025. The audit is required because the Ag Society receives tax levy funding, and must also be filed with the State of Nebraska. Auditor RJ Meyers found no significant issues, and noted two standard findings: that duties should be more fully segregated, and recommendations for the preparation of financial statements.
Board Member Mark Cardoza recommended that the Board continue working to increase transparency in the Ag Society's financial dealings. Palmer told the group that the Budget and Finance Committee would consider the addition of more checks and balances in their next meeting.
Beyond the Fair, upcoming events include a Mud Race in August, and Junk Jaunt in September. Hayes and Mack are working to improve vendor booking and standardize the fee structure for vendors before the event takes place. Other Junk Jaunt improvements expected are a new location for outdoor vendors to alleviate parking along Memorial Drive and Highway 70.
The Custer County Ag Society entered Executive Session at 8:30 PM. No further business was conducted following the Executive Session, and the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting of the Custer County Ag Society will be Thursday, August 13, starting at 7:00 PM in the Shooting Sports Building on the Custer County Fairgrounds.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Custer County Ag Society met in regular session Thursday evening, July 9. Fair Board President Brian Palmer called the meeting to order at the Shooting Sports Building on the Custer County Fairgrounds at 7:00 PM. Board Member Caleb tenBensel was the lone absence from Thursday's meeting.
In the Bills and Financial Report, Palmer noted several large expenditures for June, with unscheduled maintenance issues arising and the completion of the Indoor Arena lighting project. Board Member Andy Gibbons noted a higher than expected gas bill for the month, and asked General Manager Clay Hayes to ensure no heaters or similar equipment were currently running. The Board noted that the bill is also prorated across the year, and current spending likely reflects a full-year average.
Last Meeting Before the Custer County Fair
Hayes also reported that both the tie-out project and new camper pedestal project were set to both start and wrap up in the next few weeks, expanding capacity for livestock and camping for families showing animals during the fair and beyond.
While camping spots for the fair nearly sold out entirely within minutes of going on sale, among the improvements under consideration for campers is moving to an entirely new commercial operation supporting campground reservations. The Board excitedly endorsed a proposal by fairgrounds webmaster Karly Mack to work with Campspot.com, who would manage booking and fees at no cost to the Fairgrounds.
Troy Walz from the Custer County Extension office worked through his final preparation checklist with the Ag Society, ensuring the details are in place for a successful summer event. Walz told Board that this year will feature the largest beef showing numbers since 2003, with 176 Market Beef animals. Many other categories of animals continue to increase over prior years as well, including sheep, swine, poultry, and 4 pigeons, returning this year after not showing the prior two years.
Board member Shelby Spanel let the Board know that the bull riding event is set to go for Monday, July 27, but that unfortunately, the tractor pull scheduled for Saturday, July 25 would not be happening due to an issue with the organizer's equipment.
Near the end of the meeting, Board Member Jake Rosentreader returned to an issue that has been a hot topic lately, and was raised specifically after the fair concluded last year - safety concerns around bikes and personal electric vehicles. The Board felt that in nearly all cases, such conveyances and livestock do not mix, and for the safety of everyone involved, they would not be allowed in and around the livestock areas. Look for enhanced enforcement and signage indicating where bikes and e-bikes are banned this year.
The Custer County Fair is scheduled to run from Friday, July 24 through Thursday July 30.
Other Fair Board Business:
Hayes noted three equestrian events had been held in the last month, an Appaloosa Show, the NBHA State Finals, and a Western States Cutting event. Each of the programs left positive reviews and are looking to grow their events at the Custer County Fairgrounds in the future.
Events Committee Chair Desirei Cook noted that the recent Demolition Derby held at the Fairgrounds brought in a profit of $16,321, to be split evenly with the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce who joined with the Ag Society to host the event. Palmer extended the thanks of the Board to Chamber Director Stephanie Grafel for their ongoing partnership.
The Board approved the recently completed financial audit of the fiscal year ending June 2025. The audit is required because the Ag Society receives tax levy funding, and must also be filed with the State of Nebraska. Auditor RJ Meyers found no significant issues, and noted two standard findings: that duties should be more fully segregated, and recommendations for the preparation of financial statements.
Board Member Mark Cardoza recommended that the Board continue working to increase transparency in the Ag Society's financial dealings. Palmer told the group that the Budget and Finance Committee would consider the addition of more checks and balances in their next meeting.
Beyond the Fair, upcoming events include a Mud Race in August, and Junk Jaunt in September. Hayes and Mack are working to improve vendor booking and standardize the fee structure for vendors before the event takes place. Other Junk Jaunt improvements expected are a new location for outdoor vendors to alleviate parking along Memorial Drive and Highway 70.
The Custer County Ag Society entered Executive Session at 8:30 PM. No further business was conducted following the Executive Session, and the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting of the Custer County Ag Society will be Thursday, August 13, starting at 7:00 PM in the Shooting Sports Building on the Custer County Fairgrounds.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Hake and Mast Honored by Big Ten Conference]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:46:40 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[A pair of Nebraska basketball standouts were honored by the Big Ten Conference Thursday, as Rienk Mast and Callin Hake were chosen as Nebraska's Outstanding Sportsmanship winners.
Mast and Hake were among a group of 36 honorees by the Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 year.  One member of each varsity sports team on every campus was chosen by his or her institution as a Sportsmanship Award honoree, and two Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners were then selected from each institution.
Hake helped the Husker women's basketball team to a 19-13 record and their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance as a senior. She averaged 7.2 points, 3.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while drawing a single-season school-record 33 charges. A four-year performer for Coach Amy Williams' squad, she helped the Huskers make four straight postseason appearances.  Hake's leadership showed on and off the court as a Husker. She served two terms as Nebraska's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President (2024-25 &amp; 2025-26) and was the Chair of the Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission Chair in 2025-26. She also became the first Husker student-athlete in history to be a two-time Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winner across all sports after earning her first award in 2024-25.
Mast was instrumental in the Husker men's basketball team's record-breaking campaign in 2025-26. He averaged 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 2025-26, as Nebraska won 28 games and reached the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. Mast, who will be with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Summer League beginning this weekend, was a two-time All-Big Ten performer as a Husker and totaled 1,849 points and 1,094 rebounds in his college career. Off the court, he was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and received the Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award for his work in the community.
All of the Sportsmanship Award winners have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. In addition, these honorees must be in good academic standing and must have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A pair of Nebraska basketball standouts were honored by the Big Ten Conference Thursday, as Rienk Mast and Callin Hake were chosen as Nebraska's Outstanding Sportsmanship winners.
Mast and Hake were among a group of 36 honorees by the Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 year.  One member of each varsity sports team on every campus was chosen by his or her institution as a Sportsmanship Award honoree, and two Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners were then selected from each institution.
Hake helped the Husker women's basketball team to a 19-13 record and their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance as a senior. She averaged 7.2 points, 3.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while drawing a single-season school-record 33 charges. A four-year performer for Coach Amy Williams' squad, she helped the Huskers make four straight postseason appearances.  Hake's leadership showed on and off the court as a Husker. She served two terms as Nebraska's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President (2024-25 &amp; 2025-26) and was the Chair of the Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission Chair in 2025-26. She also became the first Husker student-athlete in history to be a two-time Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winner across all sports after earning her first award in 2024-25.
Mast was instrumental in the Husker men's basketball team's record-breaking campaign in 2025-26. He averaged 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 2025-26, as Nebraska won 28 games and reached the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. Mast, who will be with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Summer League beginning this weekend, was a two-time All-Big Ten performer as a Husker and totaled 1,849 points and 1,094 rebounds in his college career. Off the court, he was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and received the Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award for his work in the community.
All of the Sportsmanship Award winners have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. In addition, these honorees must be in good academic standing and must have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Custer County Classic Car Show returns on Saturday]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and more will line the streets by the Broken Bow square on Saturday as the third annual Custer County Classic Car Show raises money to support the Custer County Historical Society and Museum.
Registration starts at 8 AM with a $20 entry fee per vehicle, with the show itself to follow from 10 AM to 3 PM. More than classic cars are welcome to enter, as organizers want to see new and old vehicles of all types that owners are proud of.
Proceeds form vehicle registration, raffles, and lunch will help support the Custer County Museum, which car show organizer Kevin Lindly says continues to stay busy with a new exhibit currently on display.
&#8220;We have a display from the Smithsonian Institution that's there,&#8221; said Lindly. &#8220;It'll be here until the 25th of this month. It's a self tour, and it's really worth having.&#8221;
Lindly said the event has become beneficial not only for the museum, but also for downtown businesses.
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&#8220;We've got the streets blocked off, but you'll still have access to all the businesses,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The people that bring their cars are kind of stuck there, so a lot of them just wander around and look at the different offerings that businesses have around the square.&#8221;
Visitors to the car show are encouraged to submit their votes for their favorite vehicles. Eleven awards will be presented, including one 'Best of Show' and top ten awards.
A hamburger lunch that includes chips and a drink will be served at the museum on the square for five dollars, with proceeds also benefitting the museum.
&#8220;It does say classic car show. It's not limited to classics,&#8221; Lindly said. &#8220;If you have a newer one that you're proud of, bring it. People can look at it and talk to you about it.&#8221;
The event has drawn participants from across Nebraska and neighboring states in its previous couple years. Lindly and fellow organizers hope to see participation numbers grow in the effort to support Custer County history.
Listen to our full conversation with Kevin Lindly on KCNI Public Affairs here:
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and more will line the streets by the Broken Bow square on Saturday as the third annual Custer County Classic Car Show raises money to support the Custer County Historical Society and Museum.
Registration starts at 8 AM with a $20 entry fee per vehicle, with the show itself to follow from 10 AM to 3 PM. More than classic cars are welcome to enter, as organizers want to see new and old vehicles of all types that owners are proud of.
Proceeds form vehicle registration, raffles, and lunch will help support the Custer County Museum, which car show organizer Kevin Lindly says continues to stay busy with a new exhibit currently on display.
&#8220;We have a display from the Smithsonian Institution that's there,&#8221; said Lindly. &#8220;It'll be here until the 25th of this month. It's a self tour, and it's really worth having.&#8221;
Lindly said the event has become beneficial not only for the museum, but also for downtown businesses.
Click to enlarge
&#8220;We've got the streets blocked off, but you'll still have access to all the businesses,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The people that bring their cars are kind of stuck there, so a lot of them just wander around and look at the different offerings that businesses have around the square.&#8221;
Visitors to the car show are encouraged to submit their votes for their favorite vehicles. Eleven awards will be presented, including one 'Best of Show' and top ten awards.
A hamburger lunch that includes chips and a drink will be served at the museum on the square for five dollars, with proceeds also benefitting the museum.
&#8220;It does say classic car show. It's not limited to classics,&#8221; Lindly said. &#8220;If you have a newer one that you're proud of, bring it. People can look at it and talk to you about it.&#8221;
The event has drawn participants from across Nebraska and neighboring states in its previous couple years. Lindly and fellow organizers hope to see participation numbers grow in the effort to support Custer County history.
Listen to our full conversation with Kevin Lindly on KCNI Public Affairs here:
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                    <title><![CDATA[Website upgrades, Junk Jaunt among Custer County Ag Society topics for Thursday meeting]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/website-upgrades-junk-jaunt-among-custer-county-ag-society-topics-for-thursday-meeting/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Custer County Ag Society board will meet for a regular meeting on Thursday night starting at 7 PM at the shooting sports building on the west end of the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow.
Following financial and committee reports, the board will dive into 'old business' items that includes the topic of the new camper pedestal project as well as an update on the camper booking process for the upcoming county fair.
The fiber internet project that has involved the fairgrounds is on the agenda to be discussed, as is the livestock tie out project.
In new business, the board will be visited by Karly Mack who will discuss website upgrades. Junk Jaunt appears under new business items with the annual event not far away. The board is due to discuss and accept the latest audit. The use of bikes and electric riding items at the fair is also on the agenda for tonight.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Custer County Ag Society board will meet for a regular meeting on Thursday night starting at 7 PM at the shooting sports building on the west end of the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow.
Following financial and committee reports, the board will dive into 'old business' items that includes the topic of the new camper pedestal project as well as an update on the camper booking process for the upcoming county fair.
The fiber internet project that has involved the fairgrounds is on the agenda to be discussed, as is the livestock tie out project.
In new business, the board will be visited by Karly Mack who will discuss website upgrades. Junk Jaunt appears under new business items with the annual event not far away. The board is due to discuss and accept the latest audit. The use of bikes and electric riding items at the fair is also on the agenda for tonight.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Crazy Days Community Picnic set for July 10 on the Square]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/crazy-days-community-picnic-set-for-july-10-on-the-square/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Caydence]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[Broken Bow City Square will be busy with fun for the Crazy Days Community Picnic on July 10. 
Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Broken Bow Square will host the Kids' Carnival with games, a petting zoo, and prizes. Proceeds will go to the North Park Inclusive Playground Project. 
The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce will also host a free meal with popsicles provided by KCNI/KBBN Radio. 
Also on the square, Broken Bow EMS services will have a CPR demonstration, and JolRan Academy will have a dance performance.
For more information, check out the Broken Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. 
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Broken Bow City Square will be busy with fun for the Crazy Days Community Picnic on July 10. 
Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Broken Bow Square will host the Kids' Carnival with games, a petting zoo, and prizes. Proceeds will go to the North Park Inclusive Playground Project. 
The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce will also host a free meal with popsicles provided by KCNI/KBBN Radio. 
Also on the square, Broken Bow EMS services will have a CPR demonstration, and JolRan Academy will have a dance performance.
For more information, check out the Broken Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. 
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                    <title><![CDATA[Broken Bow Juniors to Face Gothenburg in Opening Round of Class B Area 6 Tournament]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-sports/broken-bow-juniors-to-face-gothenburg-in-opening-round-of-area-6-tournament/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The bracket has been set for the Class B Area 6 Nebraska American Legion juniors baseball tournament which begins Friday in Minden.  Gothenburg is the tournament's top seed entering with an 18-3 record.  Gothenburg will face Broken Bow in the opening round of the double elimination tournament.  The two teams met once during the regular season with Gothenburg winning 11-3.  The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. and will be the first game of three on Friday.
Other opening round games on Friday include #2 seed Holdrege vs Ogallala at 4 p.m. followed by the host team and #3 seed Minden vs Valparaiso at 7 p.m.
The Gothenburg / Broken Bow winner will play the loser of the Minden / Valparaiso game on Saturday in round two while the loser will face the loser of Holdrege vs Ogallala in an elimination game on Saturday.  The winners of the Holdrege / Ogallala and Minden / Valparaiso games will face each other in the winner's bracket on Saturday.
The tournament will conclude on Tuesday (7/14).  The area tournament champion will advance to the juniors state tournament to be hosted by Wayne Post 43.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The bracket has been set for the Class B Area 6 Nebraska American Legion juniors baseball tournament which begins Friday in Minden.  Gothenburg is the tournament's top seed entering with an 18-3 record.  Gothenburg will face Broken Bow in the opening round of the double elimination tournament.  The two teams met once during the regular season with Gothenburg winning 11-3.  The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. and will be the first game of three on Friday.
Other opening round games on Friday include #2 seed Holdrege vs Ogallala at 4 p.m. followed by the host team and #3 seed Minden vs Valparaiso at 7 p.m.
The Gothenburg / Broken Bow winner will play the loser of the Minden / Valparaiso game on Saturday in round two while the loser will face the loser of Holdrege vs Ogallala in an elimination game on Saturday.  The winners of the Holdrege / Ogallala and Minden / Valparaiso games will face each other in the winner's bracket on Saturday.
The tournament will conclude on Tuesday (7/14).  The area tournament champion will advance to the juniors state tournament to be hosted by Wayne Post 43.
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