[December 27, 2012]    

Pictures by LDN photographers unless otherwise noted

July 2 -- As the drought intensifies in Logan County to D2 (severe) to D4 (exceptional), a quick poll of the elevators brought corn predictions ranging from dire to moderate. One major elevator operator in the area gave stern warnings that they likely won't be here next year.

 

July 5 -- From the Fourth of July Children's Parade

July 5 -- From the Fourth of July Children's Parade

 

July 27 -- For about a minute Thursday morning, something strange fell from the sky in Lincoln. For a moment people were confused and bewildered; then they remembered, it was called rain. However, technically it was only a sprinkle as the drops stopped after only a few.

July 28 -- "I get by with a little help from my friends." Above, the young lady was struggling with an elusive hot dog, but with a little help, the dog finally made it to the bun.

This is just one scene caught during the community night at Melrose Park Thursday evening. The park was indeed a fun place to be, with plenty of food and opportunities to play with real police cars, fire trucks and dump trucks.