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🌱 Smithsonian Museum Exhibit and 11 more events
And check out Pinnacle Bank Tailgate Party on the Benkelman Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Smithsonian Museum Exhibit at Dundy Co Stratton High School
- Pinnacle Bank Tailgate Party at Dundy County Stratton High School
- Boys Football: Sutherland vs Dundy County Stratton (Varsity) at Dundy County Stratton High School
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Thursday: Windy; a little morning rain, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
📸 Around Benkelman
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benkelman
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- Smithsonian Museum Exhibit
Dundy Co Stratton High School Benkelman, NE 69021
8:15 am - Pinnacle Bank Tailgate Party
Dundy County Stratton High School
4:00 pm - Boys Football: Sutherland vs Dundy County Stratton (Varsity)
Dundy County Stratton High School
6:00 pm - Girls Volleyball: Dundy County Stratton vs Decatur (Varsity)
Decatur High School
8:00 am - Girls Volleyball: Dundy County Stratton vs South Platte (Varsity)
South Platte High School High School Gym
5:00 pm - Girls Volleyball: Wallace vs Dundy County Stratton (Varsity)
South Platte High School High School Gym
6:00 pm - Girls Volleyball: Wallace vs South Platte (Varsity)
South Platte High School High School Gym
7:00 pm - Girls Volleyball: Sidney vs Dundy County Stratton (Varsity)
Dundy County Stratton High School
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HS VB @ DCS 4MT/5CT
Wauneta Palisade Middle School Wauneta, NE 69045
5:00 pm - HS VB @ Bayard 3MT/4CT
Palisade Attendance Center Palisade, NE 69040
4:00 pm - HS FB @ Bayard 6MT/7CT
Wauneta Palisade Middle School Wauneta, NE 69045
7:00 pm - HS VB @ Perkins CO/Garden CO TRI in Grant 4MT/5CT
Wauneta Palisade Middle School Wauneta, NE 69045
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Benkelman. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ogallala
- Karen Dee Cochran (1959-2026) (northplattepost.com)
- Football Recap: Chadron Keeps It Close Against Sidney (maxpreps.com)
Hershey
- Data center developer acquires options for land south of Hershey (northplattebulletin.com)
- Genatone scores pair of touchdowns in Husker win (northplattebulletin.com)
North Platte
- Sandhills Smoke Show Brings Championship BBQ, Music and New Energy to North Platte (northplattepost.com)
- Former North Platte Police Investigator John Deal Indicted on Two Federal Charges (northplattepost.com)
Ok Benkelman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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