Nebraska Extension in Webster County

05/29/2026

What an INCREDIBLE week at PASE (Premier Animal Science Event) in Lincoln! Our team represented Webster County with hard work, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship, and we could not be more proud of every single competitor.

We kicked things off Wednesday with Livestock Quizbowl, where our intermediate team of Jaxon Taylor, Lane Kohmetscher, and Zane Anderson battled their way to a 4th place finish!

Thursday night gave our judging teams a chance to relax and have some fun at Prehistoric Putt — enjoying mini golf, laughs, and even “judging” a few dinosaurs along the way. 🏆 Lane Kohmetscher received a 5th place ribbon in Poultry Judging.

Friday wrapped up an amazing week of competition, with junior, intermediate, and senior teams all bringing home ribbons and placings!

🏆 Juniors
• 8th Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Landry Rupe
• 6th Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Jaelie Taylor
• 3rd Place Junior Sheep/Goat Team – Landry, Cora, & Jaelie
• 5th Place Overall Individual – Landry Rupe

🏆 Intermediates
• 6th Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Brenlee Alber
• 5th Place Sheep/Goat Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 5th Place Individual Swine – Brenlee Alber
• 5th Place Swine Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 10th Place Individual Cattle – Lane Kohmetscher
• 8th Place Individual Cattle – Brenlee Alber
• 4th Place Cattle Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 7th Place Reasons – Brenlee Alber
• 4th Place Reasons Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon
• 3rd Place Overall Individual – Brenlee Alber
• 4th Place Overall Team – Brenlee, Lane, & Jaxon

🏆 Seniors
• 2nd Place Individual Sheep/Goat – Kaisha Alber
• 4th Place Sheep/Goat Team – Kaisha, Jezebel, & Elisha
• 3rd Place Individual Cattle – Jezebel Olson
• 5th Place Cattle Team – Kaisha, Jezebel, & Elisha
• 9th Place Individual Reasons – Kaisha Alber
• 4th Place Overall Individual – Kaisha Alber

The countless practices this winter and spring truly paid off. Watching these kids grow in confidence, knowledge, teamwork, and determination throughout the season has been incredibly rewarding. Their improvement from day one to PASE was amazing to see, and the future is bright for this group!

Congratulations to all of our competitors on a fantastic week and a successful season! Thank you, Mollie Taylor, for being a volunteer for the week!

2026 Coaches: Katie Bolte, Alexa Pedersen, and Blane Endsley.

05/22/2026

The Webster 4-H Team was invited to The Valley Child Development Center to be part of their “Afternoon Adventures” summer program for youth ages 5–12!

Alexa Pedersen and Katie Bolte shared what 4-H is all about, the many opportunities youth can participate in, how to enroll, and even some Webster County 4-H history. The group had a great time learning about all the ways 4-H helps young people grow through hands-on experiences and leadership opportunities.

Thank you to TVCDC for inviting us to share how special 4-H is with this wonderful group of youth!

05/21/2026

🚛 Sneak peek of what’s coming to the Webster County Fair… brand new sheep, goat & hog pens delivered today! We can’t wait for fair week to kick off! 🐑🐐🐖🎡 Thanks again to our amazing sponsors that will be recognized at the fair!!

05/21/2026

Join us for a great meal and to get certified in BQA!

05/12/2026

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new website to serve as a one stop resource for recovery guidance, field based knowledge, and next steps following Nebraska wildfires: https://wildfire.unl.edu/

05/09/2026

Today we celebrate this amazing group of seniors as they graduate! We are so excited to see where their futures take them and all the incredible things they will accomplish. It has truly been a joy having them as part of the Webster 4-H program, and they will always be a special part of our community.

05/09/2026

Our final 4-H Senior Spotlight is Nathan Pofahl!
Nathan is the son of Denna and Travis Pofahl. Congratulations, Nathan! Thanks for being a Webster County 4-Her!

05/07/2026

Warm spring temperatures have led to the early emergence of horn flies in pastured cattle. Now is a good time to review management and control options: https://beef.unl.edu/horn-flies-pastured-cattle-biology-economic-impact-and-management/

05/07/2026

Our next 4-H Senior Spotlight is Wyatt Giger!
Wyatt is son of Adam Giger, Katelyn and Kent Duffy. Congratulations, Wyatt! Thanks for being a Webster County 4-Her!

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Our next 4-H Senior Spotlight is MaKenna Karr!
MaKenna is the daughter of Jerrad and Angie Karr. Congratulations, MaKenna! Thanks for being a Webster County 4-Her!