As the heat is extreme, chances of some rain are in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Today is forecast for a cooler 94 degrees before Thursday’s 101 degrees come into play with only 5-10 mph winds in Mitchell County. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms are possible on Thursday night.
The 4-H events began on Monday with the Judging of Foods and Visual Arts at the Beloit First Christian Church. The Pet Show will begin at 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the 4-H Building and the Horse Show at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Sharon Sahlfeld photo
BELOIT – Travel less than 10 minutes outside of Beloit and you will be greeted by the beauty of Long Stem Gardens, family-owned and lovingly-managed by Tristen and Ashley Long. With three acres of sprawling ground, you will find yourself surrounded by a picturesque farmstead. The red barn set against the backdrop of brilliant Kansas plains, and the charming Long Stem Studio are neatly nestled on the property.
“ Trooper Ben” – Kansas Highway Patrol Officer, Ben Gardner – was available on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, to provide information and to answer questions during the Heart Choices host Kansas Active Shooter Mitigation training held at Friends Church in Glen Elder.
The Mitchell County Fair begins for 4-H clubs on Monday with the judging of Visual Arts and Foods at 9 a.m. at the Beloit First Christian Church. A bake sale will follow at 10 a.m. in the lobby. On Tuesday, the Pet Show will take place at the 4-H fairgrounds building at 9 a.m. The public can enter any exhibits starting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the the 4-H Building. The horse show will begin at 9 a.m. and the judging of photography at 9:30 a.m. Judging of Horticulture, Flowers and Crops begins at 10 a.m. From 6-8 p.m. is the livestock check-in. Thursday continues with Rabbits and Poulty Judging at 8 a.m.; Spacetech, Woodworking, Electric, Welding, Entomology, Geology and STEM at 9 a.m. Judging of 4-H Posters, Notebooks, Banners, Food Displays at 9:30; Bucket Calf Judging at 10:30 a.m. and Beef Show at 5:30 p.m. On Friday, Judging of Swiine will take place at 9 a.m. and Sheep and Goats, 30 minutes after. The 4-H Style Revue will take place on the entertainment stage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday will end with the Round Robin at 9 a.m. and the 4-H & FFA Livestock Premium Sale at 5 p.m.
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