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23-year-old Cozad man charged with child enticement A 23-year-old Cozad man has been accused of enticing a minor through electronic communications.
Heartland Chevrolet Show and Shine offers drive down memory lane The Heartland Chevrolet Show and Shine car show was held Sunday afternoon on the west side of the Dawson County Fairgrounds.
4-H'ers score high in sheep and goat shows On Friday morning, July 17, 4-H'ers brought their sheep and goats to the Stevens Arena at the Dawson County Fairgrounds.
