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Premier Farm Credit, a leading agricultural lending cooperative in Northeast Colorado, is proud to announce the selection of Chris Hornung as its new Chief Executive Officer. The decision was made by its Board of Directors after a nationwide search. Hornung, who now serves as the VP Lending has worked with Premier Farm Credit for 18 years and will officially assume the President & CEO role upon the retirement of Michael Grauberger at the end of 2024. With a strong background in agriculture and...
The United States Department of Agriculture has approved Genetically Modified Organism technology wheat for production in the US. The approved trait is HB 4, a drought tolerant transgenic gene found in sunflower. Along with drought tolerance, heat tolerance is also expected to accompany the trait. In addition, wheat varieties may also carry herbicide tolerance. Since the trait is transgenic and GMO, EPA along with FDA will also need to review the application. It is expected that both agencies will follow USDA and approve GMO wheat. The HB 4...
Winners from the 103rd annual Haxtun Corn Festival parade in each division as well top award winners in the kiddie parade are as follows: Youth: Class of 2025, Sweepstakes; Class of 2027, first; Class of 2028, second; Class of 2026, tie for third; and Class of 2029/2030 tie for third. Clubs and Organizations: Haxtun FFA, first. Businesses: 4S Feed, first; Lightsey Tree Service, second; and Larson Auction, third. Kiddie Parade Preschool and kindergarten: Briggs Curtis, first; Clyde Johnson,...
The J. Jeffryes Memorial Run/Walk drew over 120 participates on Saturday morning, Sept. 28. The event, along with the Fireman's breakfast kicked of Haxtun's annual Corn Festival. Results from the run are as follows: Overall: Braden Anderson, 17:44.65. Women 12 & under: Clara Keller, 25:25.42. Ages 19-34: Claire Swan, 21:50. Ages 35-49: Shannon Scholten, 26:26. 50+: Sandy Fetzer, 23:41.11. Men 12 & under: Pete Salyards, 22:27.72. Ages 13-18: Colin Cone, 19:14.65. Ages 19-34: Braden Anderson,...
The Violet Mae Anderson Memorial Flower Show is a continued hit as many entered flowers and arrangements into the 103rd annual Corn Festival event. Results are as follows: Adult Sunflower: Betty Uecker, first. Entrant’s choice: Kathy Wernsman, first; Theresa Davis-Grogan, second; Julia Liufau, third. Roses: Adrienne Maxey, first; Julia Liufau, second; Kathy Wernsman, third. Fall Iris: Rachelle Davis, first. Mini single: Linda Heater, first; Linda Heater, second; Linda Heater, third. Snap Dragon: Haley Edwards, first; Teri Gilbertson, second; C...
The Chuck Allen Memorial Crop and Garden Show represents the reason Haxtun celebrates its annual Corn Festival. The show, sponsored by CHS Grainland, was held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the community center. Results are as follows: Crops Best 10 Irrigated: Gary Hill, first; Seth Thompson, second; and Seth Thompson, third. Best 10 Dryland: Dick McDaniel, first; and Pfaltzgraff Farms, second. Best Hidden Ear: Pfaltzgraff Farms, first; and Roy Pfaltzgraff, second. Tallest Stalk: Colleen Weaver, first. Milo Best 10: Pfaltzgraff Farms, first. Milo...
The 2024 High Plains Heritage Quilters Corn Festival Quilt Show had more than 169 visitors with 48 quilt entries. The show was held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Haxtun Community Center. The Ann Olson Plaque Award went to Sue Kurtzer with her quilt Grandma’s Fan made by Barbara Kurtzer. Maureen Waite took first place honors, Kim Guernsey came in second and Isabelle Schropfer won third. Barb Holtzman won the quilt block. Rick Olson was the winner of the 2024 quilt raffle....
Crowds drew on Haxtun's main street for the annual street games at the 103rd Corn Festival on Sept. 28. The day's popular event brings kids and adults of all ages together for an afternoon of fun. Results from this year's games are as follows: Foot race Girls Three and four year olds: Oakley Bishop, first; and Emma Imhof, second. Five and six year olds: Clara Dennis, first; Ainsley Hoelscher and Cora Flug, second; and Anna Imhof. Seven and eight year olds: Phoenix Bowers, first; Amber Edwards,...
In response to a significant demand for women’s health information, Colorado State University Extension is pleased to announce the inaugural Women’s Health Summit, scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Washington County Event Center in Akron. This summit is a direct response to the increasing number of inquiries received by extension offices and insights gathered from community members across Northeast Colorado in a recent survey. The event aims to address vital health topics and foster empowerment among rural women. Event overview: Oct. 19; time: 11:...
DC Trips is preparing for a trip to Washington, D.C. in June 2026. Trips include a once-in-a-lifetime educational adventure for Haxtun students to the Nation’s capital for students to visit the area rich in history and brings curriculum to life, providing lessons that will stay with students throughout their lives. Trip highlights include Gettysburg Battlefield Mount Vernon, Capitol Hill, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, memorials for Jefferson, MLK, and FDR, National Cathedral, The White House, Smithsonian Museums, Lincoln M...
Skids4Kids was founded by Andrew Angeli and is based out of Springfield, Mo. Angeli often held burnout meetups at a local shop. At first, these meetups were just a way to have fun with the rest of his car enthusiast friends. However, they would sometimes draw crowds of a few hundred people. Realizing what he had, Angeli decided to see what these burnout meetups could become. They decided on a name and a goal for their charity and Skid4Kids came into being. Pretty quickly, they had several...
Phillips County 4-H and FFA members competed at the 2024 Colorado State Fair Aug. 23-Sept. 2 in Pueblo. Below is a list of results from both general and livestock project results from this year's State Fair: General Projects Leadership: 4-H Exhibits/Communication Arts and Leisure Sciences-Leadership/706: Refining Leadership Skills Sr, Brock Miller, 3. Leathercraft: 4-H Exhibits/Communication Arts and Leisure Sciences-Leathercraft/801: Intro to Leathercraft and Creative Stamping Jr, Tyson Bazan,...
ZEB LAMBERT and Ridley Brown are pictured at Lambert's Native American table display at last year's Collector's Day at the Fleming Library. The Fleming Library Association plans to host the 2024 even on Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fleming School/Community Library. Collections include old phones, glass insulations, thimbles, Disney fun, Star Wars, pencil sharpeners, honey pots, flamingos, cookbooks and aprons. The event is open to the public but note, the library closes for...
Deb Daniel, General Manager of the Republican River Water Conservation District received the 2024 Commissioner of Agriculture Agricultural Legacy Award at the Colorado State Fair. Since 1986 the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the Colorado State Fair and History Colorado have partnered to honor the state's agricultural heritage. The Republican River Water Conservation District was created by the Colorado State Legislature in 2004 as a way of ensuring local involvement in the implementation...
FLEMING HIGH School celebrated their homecoming week this week with annual festivities and royalty crowning set for halftime of Saturday's game against North Park. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. Nominees for the honor of queen and king are pictured (l-r), Savannah Taylor, Kylie Bretz-Hoskins, Peter Brekel and Derek Houser....
Northeast Colorado native and local author, Luann Atkin Koester's debut novel, Hawk's Cry, The Story of a Cheyenne Hero is a finalist in the Colorado Author's League Book awards. Hawk's Cry is a middle grade historical fiction novel inspired by a Cheyenne boy, Little Hawk, who is credited with saving the lives of many Cheyenne and Arapaho women and children on July 11, 1869 at the Battle of Summit Springs. Hawk's Cry can be found at The Overland Trail Museum and Zoe's Nook in Sterling, The...
The Thirteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet July 30 at the Morgan County Justice Center, 400 Warner St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701 to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of district judge for the Thirteenth Judicial District (Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma counties). The vacancy will be created by the retirement of the Honorable Charles M. Hobbs. The vacancy will occur on Oct. 2. To be eligible, the applicant must be a qualified elector of the Thirteent...
Financial planning is essential for overall financial well-being and Colorado State University Extension is taking steps to provide resources to educate youth and adults on various financial topics. These resources include four programs: Dollar Works2, All My Money, $pend Some, $ave Some and $hare Some. The fourth and most notable initiative involves the collaboration with fourth graders through the Piggy Bank Primer educational program, developed by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This p...
Haxtun Schools recently released the list of honor roll students for the second semester. Those on the Superintendent’s Honor roll achieved a grade point average of 4.0. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students with grade point averages of 3.5 to 3.9. Below is a list of all Honor Roll students: Superintendent’s List Seventh grade: Taivyn Bullard, Haylie Carpenter, Lily Firme, Kaylee Lock, Baron Starkebaum and Ashlyn Wolff. Eighth grade: Jayce Boerner, Leah Edwards and Bella Hill. Ninth grade: Paige Firme, Taylor Frank, Luke Gales, Lexi Imhof...
ON Thursday afternoon, May 30, Haxtun P.E.O. members gathered at Pi Kappa Cino Coffee to present recent Haxtun High School graduates Evelyn Mendoza, Cassidy Goddard and Samantha Seger with college scholarships....
HAXTUN METHODIST Church Pastor Jeri Soens celebrated her retirement last week. First with 110 children and crew leaders during Vacation Bible School and later on Sunday, June 2 with her final church service and luncheon that followed. Pastor Jeri is pictured above with all those involved in the 2024 Haxtun Vacation Bible School celebration on the front steps of the Methodist Church....
Fleming Schools recently released the list of honor roll students for the second semester. Those on the Superintendent’s Honor roll achieved a grade point average of 4.0. Principal’s Honor Roll includes students with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.9. Below is a list of all Honor Roll students: Superintendent’s List Sixth grade: Easton Japp, Lilly Johnson, Easton Steward, Hank Stull and Jack Williamson. Seventh grade: Daisy Barkley, Abigail Betley and Isaac Fehringer. Eighth grade: Brooks Brekel, Maddox Herskind, Gabriella Manly, Dylon Monroe, Jaron Monro...
PAIGE OLIVER helps Vacation Bible School children at the Sticky Scriptures station last week. Eighty children attended VBS at the Haxtun Methodist Church while 30 crew leaders helped children dive into friendship with God. The week-long event last week helped Haxtun kids officially kick off summer break....
At the conclusion of the 2023-24 school year, Haxtun High School honored students with an awards ceremony in the high school gym. Below is a list of academic awards for students in grades seventh through 12th presented by faculty and staff: Lisa Atkins, HS English Outstanding Language Arts Students: Reagan Jones and Olivia Stone. Most Improved Language Arts Student: Scott Engle. Shawn Cody, HS Social Studies Most Outstanding Social Studies Student: Kelsie Hadeen. Most Improved Social Studies Stu...
The Republican River Water Conservation District has surpassed the first requirement of the 2016 Republican River Compact Administration resolution by retiring 10,000 irrigated acres prior to the end of 2024 with 15,023 acres currently under contract and approximately 2,000 contracted irrigated acres in the process of being finalized. In 2016, the RRCA approved a resolution requiring the permanent retirement of 25,000 irrigated acres in the South Fork Focus Zone by the end of 2029. The RRWCD has far exceeded the first requirement of this...
