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Monday, September 08, 2008
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Event draws collection of international agriculturalists to Boone
As thousands of farmers descended upon the Farm Progress Show Wednesday morning, it became evident that all of the eyes of the agricultural world are on Boone this week. — Full Story »
Rain doesn't dampen the show
Wednesday morning brought rain to the Farm Progress Show site, but it did not keep away the visitors.
The grounds held up well with preventative maintenance. The walkways were muddy, but many people wore their boots or just regular shoes. — Full Story »
Go Green with 4-H
Story County 4-H and Iowa 4-H Foundations will raffle a 2008 Ford F-150 flex-fuel truck. The Ford Motor Company has partnered with the Iowa 4-H Foundation to raise funds and awareness for Iowa's 4-H programs. — Full Story »
Prairie Pedlar blooms
Jack and Jane Hogue started planting flower gardens at their Odebolt home in 1985.
The Hogues got their parents and their three children, Janna, Tyler and Emily, involved in growing the flowers. Seven acres of land, west of their home, became available for sale in 1995 so the Hogue family purchased the land to expand their flower gardens. They spent two years restoring the bow-truss barn and school, landscaping and adding theme gardens. The gardens became known as "Prairie Pedlar" and officially opened to the public in 1997 for viewing. "The word 'pedlar' is an old English spelling," explained Jack Hogue.
— Full Story »
National economic trends hitting the Midlands
Job losses, inflation and weak but positive economic growth in the Midwest last month mirrored the national economy, economist Ernie Goss of Creighton University said. — Full Story »
Fair leaving with a bang
The Nebraska State Fair is leaving the Capital City with a flourish. — Full Story »
Call of farm life proves strong
Even after generations away from the farm, the love of agriculture can run deep in the genes. — Full Story »
'Family' of workers back for adventure
Working the entrance gates at the Nebraska State Fair "is like the Navy. It's not just a job, it's an adventure,'' according to one ticket taker. — Full Story »
Fair saves glitter, glitz for nighttime
A crowd of about 5,000 people rose from their seats as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a bluegrass and country group with roots back to the 1960s, began plunking out its greatest hit. — Full Story »
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