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                    <title><![CDATA[Custer County 4-H Council Meeting]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
                                                    <description><![CDATA[4-H COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED
The Custer County 4-H Council will meet on Monday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the
4-H Building in Broken Bow. A meeting agenda will be posted at the Custer County
Courthouse in Broken Bow, on July 6. The business meeting is open to the public.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[4-H COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED
The Custer County 4-H Council will meet on Monday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the
4-H Building in Broken Bow. A meeting agenda will be posted at the Custer County
Courthouse in Broken Bow, on July 6. The business meeting is open to the public.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Purdum Fire Dept. Open House and Fundraiser]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/purdum-fire-dept-open-house-and-fundraiser/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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                    <title><![CDATA[Blood Drive in Arnold]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/blood-drive-in-arnold-2/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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                    <title><![CDATA[Blood Drive in Broken Bow]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/blood-drive-in-broken-bow-3/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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                    <title><![CDATA[Blood Drive in Cozad]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/blood-drive-in-cozad-4/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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                    <title><![CDATA[Blood Drive in Cozad]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/blood-drive-in-cozad-3/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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                    <title><![CDATA[Blood Drive in Sumner]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/blood-drive-in-sumner/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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                    <title><![CDATA[Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/nebraskas-big-rodeo-in-burwell-5/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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Saturday, July 25, 2026




10AM&hellip;..Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Parade, downtown Burwell.
(To enter call the Chamber of Commerce at 308-346-5210)
11 AM - 2 PM&hellip; DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons
1 PM&hellip;.. Nebraska's Little Rodeo, no admission charge
Each Event $10.00 Entry Fee
Entries are taken from 12:30 to1:00 p.m. with the rodeo to follow.
Each child will need to have an adult sign a waiver and entry form
Sheep Riding, ages 0 to 6
Calf Scramble, ages 0 to 9
Calf Riding, ages 7- 9
Steer Riding, ages 10- 12
Cash prizes will be awarded&hellip;Questions call 308-346-4106
1 PM-7PM&hellip;.Exhibit Hall Open
4 PM&hellip;..4-H Livestock Premium Auction
4 PM&hellip;..Catholic Mass in the North Grandstands
5 PM&hellip;..Commercial, Ag Exhibits &amp; Vendors open on the Midway
6:30 PM&hellip;..Gates Open for Nebraska's Big Rodeo
6:30 PM-1 AM&hellip;Bull Pen Beer Garden Open
6:30- Performance End.. Baker Ag (North) &amp; West Beer Garden Open
7:30 PM&hellip;..NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE #3                             MILITARY APPRECIATION/ PATRIOTIC NIGHT
Presented by BigIron Auctions
10 PM-1 AM &hellip;.Dance in Bull Pen Beer Garden featuring The Pioneer Band (No Minors)
10 PM-1 AM&hellip;.FCCLA Teen Dance at dance pavilion&hellip;&hellip; $5 Admission


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Saturday, July 25, 2026




10AM&hellip;..Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Parade, downtown Burwell.
(To enter call the Chamber of Commerce at 308-346-5210)
11 AM - 2 PM&hellip; DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons
1 PM&hellip;.. Nebraska's Little Rodeo, no admission charge
Each Event $10.00 Entry Fee
Entries are taken from 12:30 to1:00 p.m. with the rodeo to follow.
Each child will need to have an adult sign a waiver and entry form
Sheep Riding, ages 0 to 6
Calf Scramble, ages 0 to 9
Calf Riding, ages 7- 9
Steer Riding, ages 10- 12
Cash prizes will be awarded&hellip;Questions call 308-346-4106
1 PM-7PM&hellip;.Exhibit Hall Open
4 PM&hellip;..4-H Livestock Premium Auction
4 PM&hellip;..Catholic Mass in the North Grandstands
5 PM&hellip;..Commercial, Ag Exhibits &amp; Vendors open on the Midway
6:30 PM&hellip;..Gates Open for Nebraska's Big Rodeo
6:30 PM-1 AM&hellip;Bull Pen Beer Garden Open
6:30- Performance End.. Baker Ag (North) &amp; West Beer Garden Open
7:30 PM&hellip;..NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE #3                             MILITARY APPRECIATION/ PATRIOTIC NIGHT
Presented by BigIron Auctions
10 PM-1 AM &hellip;.Dance in Bull Pen Beer Garden featuring The Pioneer Band (No Minors)
10 PM-1 AM&hellip;.FCCLA Teen Dance at dance pavilion&hellip;&hellip; $5 Admission


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                    <title><![CDATA[Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/nebraskas-big-rodeo-in-burwell-4/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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Friday, July 24, 2026




8 AM&hellip;.. Timed Event Slack ( Breakaway, Tie-Down, Steer Wrestling &amp; Team Roping)
9 AM&hellip;..Garfield County Swine &amp; Beef Show
30 minutes after Beef Show-Round Robin for Champion Sr. Showman
9 AM- 5PM DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons
10 AM-8 PM&hellip;.Exhibit Hall Open
10 AM-12 PM &amp; 1 PM- 4 PM&hellip;. Garfield County Museum Open (737 H St)
5 PM&hellip;..Commercial, Ag Exhibits &amp; Vendors open on the Midway
6:30 PM&hellip;..Gates open for Nebraska's Big Rodeo
6:30 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Bull Pen Beer Garden Open
6:30- Performance End.. Baker Ag (North) &amp; West Beer Garden Open
7:00 PM&hellip;..4-H Parade of Champions (on the track)
7:30 PM &hellip;..NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE  #2 PINK NIGHT
Presented by BigIron Auctions
10 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Dance in Bull Pen Beer Garden featuring The Pioneer Band (No Minors)
10 PM-1AM&hellip;.FCCLA Teen Dance at dance pavilion&hellip;.. $5 Admission


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Friday, July 24, 2026




8 AM&hellip;.. Timed Event Slack ( Breakaway, Tie-Down, Steer Wrestling &amp; Team Roping)
9 AM&hellip;..Garfield County Swine &amp; Beef Show
30 minutes after Beef Show-Round Robin for Champion Sr. Showman
9 AM- 5PM DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons
10 AM-8 PM&hellip;.Exhibit Hall Open
10 AM-12 PM &amp; 1 PM- 4 PM&hellip;. Garfield County Museum Open (737 H St)
5 PM&hellip;..Commercial, Ag Exhibits &amp; Vendors open on the Midway
6:30 PM&hellip;..Gates open for Nebraska's Big Rodeo
6:30 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Bull Pen Beer Garden Open
6:30- Performance End.. Baker Ag (North) &amp; West Beer Garden Open
7:00 PM&hellip;..4-H Parade of Champions (on the track)
7:30 PM &hellip;..NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE  #2 PINK NIGHT
Presented by BigIron Auctions
10 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Dance in Bull Pen Beer Garden featuring The Pioneer Band (No Minors)
10 PM-1AM&hellip;.FCCLA Teen Dance at dance pavilion&hellip;.. $5 Admission


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                    <title><![CDATA[Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/events/nebraskas-big-rodeo-in-burwell-3/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    
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Thursday, July 23, 2026




8 AM&hellip;.. PRCA Steer Roping&hellip;&hellip;FREE Admission this year thanks to the sponsors Burwell and Broken Bow Livestock Markets
9 AM&hellip;.GLW District Beef, Sheep, and Goat Show
10 AM-8 PM&hellip;.Exhibit Hall Open
10 AM-12 PM &amp; 1 PM- 4 PM&hellip;. Garfield County Museum Open (737 H St)
2:30 PM- 5 PM&hellip; Entry for Loup Trail DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons Room
5 PM&hellip;Commercial, Ag Exhibits &amp; Vendors open on the Midway
6:30 PM&hellip;..Gates open for Nebraska's Big Rodeo
6:30 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Bull Pen Beer Garden Open
6:30- Performance End.. Baker Ag ( North) &amp; West Beer Gardens
7:30 PM&hellip;..NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE #1&hellip;Kids 12 and Under Free  
Presented by BigIron Auctions
Miss Burwell Rodeo and Little Miss Burwell Rodeo Coronation during the rodeo  
Barrel Racing Slack After Performance
10 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Dance in Bull Pen Beer Garden featuring Borderline (No Minors)
10 PM-12 PM&hellip;FCCLA Teen Dance at the dance pavilion&hellip;.$5 Admission


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Thursday, July 23, 2026




8 AM&hellip;.. PRCA Steer Roping&hellip;&hellip;FREE Admission this year thanks to the sponsors Burwell and Broken Bow Livestock Markets
9 AM&hellip;.GLW District Beef, Sheep, and Goat Show
10 AM-8 PM&hellip;.Exhibit Hall Open
10 AM-12 PM &amp; 1 PM- 4 PM&hellip;. Garfield County Museum Open (737 H St)
2:30 PM- 5 PM&hellip; Entry for Loup Trail DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons Room
5 PM&hellip;Commercial, Ag Exhibits &amp; Vendors open on the Midway
6:30 PM&hellip;..Gates open for Nebraska's Big Rodeo
6:30 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Bull Pen Beer Garden Open
6:30- Performance End.. Baker Ag ( North) &amp; West Beer Gardens
7:30 PM&hellip;..NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE #1&hellip;Kids 12 and Under Free  
Presented by BigIron Auctions
Miss Burwell Rodeo and Little Miss Burwell Rodeo Coronation during the rodeo  
Barrel Racing Slack After Performance
10 PM-1 AM&hellip;..Dance in Bull Pen Beer Garden featuring Borderline (No Minors)
10 PM-12 PM&hellip;FCCLA Teen Dance at the dance pavilion&hellip;.$5 Admission


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