Aggies take aim at Brainard Monday, October 4, 2021
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The Aggies of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture traveled to Brainard for a weekend sporting clays match hosted by Concordia University Nebraska.
The Shotgun Sports student athletes met with tough competition in the field of 11 colleges, said Aggie Coach Alan Taylor.
Kaden Bryant of Firth led the Aggies with 240 out of 300 points. His teammates were Trey Barnhart, McCook; Kamren Sitzman, McCook, Abbey Paul, North Platte and McKenna Darby, Pleasanton.
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Aggie Rodeo Team ends fall season Monday, October 4, 2021
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Aggie Rodeo from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis completed its fall season in North Dakota.
Two Aggies competed in double rodeos at Fort Dickenson on Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.
Ellie Stohlmann of Ashland was in barrel racing. Callie Bauer of Arcadia team roped. However, vigorous competition ended their fall season, said Aggie Coach Jaden Clark.
“We came up short in making it to the final short go, unfortunately,” Clark said. “Everyone had a safe and enjoyable weekend, at the least.”
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NCTA library grant from MNCF Friday, October 1, 2021
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The campus library of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis has received a grant from the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation.
NCTA Dean Larry Gossen said the college was notified this summer regarding an award of $2,160 to continue its campus resource of the NCTA Agricultural Terrorism Collection.
The Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, based in North Platte, assists applicants regionally for educational and community programs.
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NCTA athlete wins conference title Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – College shotgun sports athletes from six states competed last weekend at the Prairie Circuit Conference Classic at the Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club near North Platte.
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis hosted more than 200 contestants for three days of field competitions in skeet, double skeet, trap, double trap, and sporting clays.
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Celebrating 4-H and our Aggies Monday, September 27, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Each week is a significant one at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Our students are engaged in academics and campus activities which emphasize their interests in agriculture and veterinary technology.
This next week carries double significance as we observe National 4-H Week on Oct. 3 to 9.
In the midst of the observance is our first Discovery Day for prospective students on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
National 4-H Week
The theme for the 2021 4-H Week is “Find your Spark.”
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College fairs attract students Friday, September 24, 2021
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College recruiters are modern-day circuit riders this month, often making the two-a-day trek around to Nebraska sites hosting college fairs.
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, part of the University of Nebraska system, is one of more than 100 universities, two-year colleges, trade / specialty schools, and military services with recruiters at college fairs known as Educational Planning Programs.
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Vet techs and your pets Thursday, September 23, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
For nearly 50 years, the American Veterinary Medical Association has given its stamp of approval to the academic programs of NCTA Veterinary Technology Systems.
The legacy established by founders of the college’s teaching programs for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants is well known here in Southwest Nebraska. It was one of the first two postsecondary programs in the U.S. to be accredited by AVMA in 1973 (and has continuously received re-accreditation as recently as early in 2021).
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Pet Spa Day is Saturday in Curtis Monday, September 20, 2021
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Get your dog in dandy shape this fall at the NCTA Dog Spa Day on Saturday (Sept. 25).
Veterinary technician students will bath dogs, trim toenails, and clean the animal’s ears during individual sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grooming occurs at the Veterinary Teaching Clinic of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
“People from the Curtis community or area can their dog or dogs to get them bathed, plus nails trimmed, and their ears cleaned during Dog Spa Day,” said Hannah Murray, a sophomore from North Bend.
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Aggie Rodeo: Nebraska to Iowa Monday, September 20, 2021
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CURTIS, Neb. - The rodeo team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis heads to Iowa this weekend.
NCTA Aggie athletes will compete at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25.
Four Aggies entered a double set of rodeos in North Platte last weekend and came up short in the payout of the Mid-Plains Community College Stampede held at the Buffalo Bill Wild West Arena.
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Aggies to host Prairie Circuit Meet Monday, September 20, 2021
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College athletes from nine states will compete this weekend in the Prairie Circuit Conference contests for shotgun sports in skeet, sporting clays and trap.
More than 200 contestants from 14 colleges are registered, said Alan Taylor of Curtis, coach of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Shotgun Sports Team.
For the third year, the NCTA Aggies will host competitions over the course of Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club near Lake Maloney south of North Platte.
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