Dr. Larry Hauptmeier, left, accepts the plaque recognizing his induction into the Dawson County Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame Saturday night in Cozad from Shannon Peterson, right, who serves on the Dawson County Cattlemen board of directors. Hauptmeier founded the Overton Veterinary Clinic, now Overton Veterinary Services, in 1964 and was honored for his contributions to the local and state cattle industry and state and national veterinary associations.
Barb Bierman Batie,
for the Clipper-Herald
The 2024 Beef Ambassador Award went to Dennis (Denny) Fellers of Lexington at the Dawson County Cattlemen’s Banquet Saturday night in Cozad. Fellers founded Fellers Trucking in 1964 with three straight trucks and over the next 60 years continued to expand and upgrade his fleet of trucks. He still hauls livestock for customers and enjoys the contact with customers.
COZAD — A retired Overton veterinarian is the latest inductee into the Dawson County Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Larry Hauptmeier was recognized Saturday night during the annual Cattlemen’s Banquet in Cozad.
Dr. Larry Hauptmeier, left, accepts the plaque recognizing his induction into the Dawson County Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame Saturday night in Cozad from Shannon Peterson, right, who serves on the Dawson County Cattlemen board of directors. Hauptmeier founded the Overton Veterinary Clinic, now Overton Veterinary Services, in 1964 and was honored for his contributions to the local and state cattle industry and state and national veterinary associations.
The 2024 Beef Ambassador Award went to Dennis (Denny) Fellers of Lexington at the Dawson County Cattlemen’s Banquet Saturday night in Cozad. Fellers founded Fellers Trucking in 1964 with three straight trucks and over the next 60 years continued to expand and upgrade his fleet of trucks. He still hauls livestock for customers and enjoys the contact with customers.
