Eustis News

A storm system that already dumped 7 inches of rain on some parts of Nebraska and sparked devastating tornadoes in other Midwestern states threatened to bring more of same heading into Sunday.

“The sizeable audience of relatives and friends was treated to two hours of non-stop entertainment of the finest quality.”

Local talented hopefuls featured prominently in the Lions District Youth Talent Contest held in Gothenburg on Sunday. via Gothenburg Times

“You'll have to be the 'early bird' if you're going to see the show”

Photo by Don Brockmeier, Eustis Greater Prairie-chicken April is a great month for bird watching in Nebraska. via North Platte Bulletin

Fred Kloepping, 53, of Eustis, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at the Cozad Community Hospital. via Gothenburg Times

“The (two) men in the truck grabbed as much equipment as they could and another unit met them to get them and the gear to safety”

Gosper County Rural Firemen conducted a drill Monday night where a vacant mobile home was burned on the east edge of Elwood. via Lexington Clipper-Herald

Firemen from several communities assisted the Elwood Fire Department is getting control of a pasture fire Monday evening. via KTIC

The Nebraska Food Festival will return to Stuhr Museum Nov. 3 and 4 with a look at food preservation, preparation and improvisation along the Oregon Trail. via Grand Island Independent

“If we get some really good years, I know they'll come back.”

Arlo Schurr remembers the pheasant-hunting seasons of 30 or so years ago when rural roads in southwest Nebraska resembled rush-hour city streets. via Beatrice Daily Sun