Snow brings a little moisture, a little fun

By Krista Podany, Verdigre, Neb.
Mar 17, 2022
Mar 17, 2022

Carl Dobias and Krista Podany — Krista Podany and Carl Dobias of Verdigre, Neb., stay busy with farm work and keeping up with grandkids. Podany will serve as Tri-State Neighbor crop watcher for northeastern Nebraska this year.
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By Krista Podany, Verdigre, Neb.

Hello from our little part of the Bohemian Alps near Verdigre, Nebraska. One thing about living here - we always have the weather to talk about.

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