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- Kristen Sindelar Midwest Messenger
In all she does through 4-H, Kristin Coufal of David City, takes to heart the words of former NFL coach Tony Dungy: remember that mentor leadership is all about serving.
- Jared Barton
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood visited David City on Sept. 8 to tour the AGP soybean processing facility, see what's new in town and talk to locals.
- Jared Barton
Applications are open for grants from the Butler County Area Foundation Fund, which contributes to community betterment across Butler County through public and private organizations.
- Alan Bartels
Multiple water samples are taken at Beach Watch sites.
- Tammy Greunke
Aliesha Meusch received a scholarship from the Nebraska Soybean Board to attend the conference focusing on animal health and veterinary science curriculum.
Take a look at all our coverage from this year's Butler County Fair in David City:
Weyand Family Farm, near Bellwood, was recognized at the Butler County Fair for 100 years in operation by the same family that started it in 1924.
For Butler County Fair round robin showmanship champs Carter Cech and Kaleigh Ruth, adaptability was the name of the game July 18 as they showed all varieties of animals.
For the next several months, construction will be completed throughout David City.
Miss the fair? Relive the fun with our photo gallery featuring entertainment, rides and candid moments from the 2026 Butler County Fair.
The Butler County Fair sheep show was held Thursday, July 16, 2026.
- Jared Barton
Avery Heinrich and Braylon Peterson named Butler County Fair 4-H senior beef showmanship champs, Lucy Podolak and Zane Meysenburg intermediate and Kollyns Truksa and Charlie Ruth junior champs.
- Tammy Greunke
Designed to efficiently load unit trains, the David City facility strengthens domestic supply chains and better serves customers as demand for soybean oil grows.
- Alan Bartels
Nearly 60 species of trees and shrubs have been planted in the Lower Loup NRD's Arboretum.Â
- Jared Barton
The Butler County Fair returns for its 151st official year with old favorites and some new musical entertainment July 14-19.
- Tammy Greunke
Kelby Vandenberg developed a passion for farming when he was raised on a farm near David City.
- Tammy Greunke
The pinhole workshop was led by renowned National Geographic photographer RJ Kern at the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art.
- Tammy Greunke
The five-day camp took place on the campus on the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
- Alan Bartels
Many of the turtles crossing roads in late spring and early summer are females plodding toward nest sites.