20 year old Clint Koenig of Chambers was killed Friday evening, August 27th at Stapleton, when a bull stepped on him. Our thoughts and prayers are with this young man's family and friends.

Bob Dobbins (Kayla & Taryn's father) was injured in a car accident near Hershey. He was flown to Denver. Early reports were that he had a broken pelvis and internal injuries.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dobbins Family. Check the website for updates on his condition.

Update: Wednesday morning: Bob was taken back to surgery again this morning.

Wednesday evening: Bob came through surgery good. It was suspected that he had a tear in his bowels, but that was not the case. More surgery tomorrow to put him back together (couldn't today because of swelling.) Bob is in an induced coma, because of the pain, but responds to family.

Thursday evening: Bob came through yet, another surgery. They put his "inerds" back in, but couldn't sew him up yet-still too much swelling. His vitals are all good, may get off the ventilator soon, is conscious and things are looking up, but the Drs. warn of a long road yet.

Friday evening: Bob had a good day today.

Sunday: Bob had a fourth surgery yesterday. They removed all the packing and sewed his chest up. Taryn reports that he is off the ventilator and doing alot of talking, and giving the nurses a bad time.

Tuesday: Bob is having surgery today on his pelvis. Yesterday he was moved out of ICU to the 3rd floor.

Wednesday: Bob is reported to be in quite a bit of pain since his surgery. They used alot of hardware to put his pelvis back together.

There is an account set up at Hershey State Bank for donations to help offset expenses for Rita, Bob and the family. If you want to donate to this account, please send it to Hershey State Bank, PO Box 459, Hershey, NE 69143.

Okay, here is a challenge: let's see who can send the funniest card to Bob. His address is: Denver General Hospital, Bob Dobbins, 777 Bannock St, Denver, Co 80204

Thank you:

A huge thank you to the KBR rodeo team & committee for the awesome saddle I won in the raffle at Bassett!  I was really surprised!  All the hard work that these rodeos go to is really appreciated by the contestants!

  Thanks again!  Jace McKay

Someone took a saddle rack from Bassett on Saturday evening. It was a 3 Saddle Rack that the saddles were set on. Sunday morning it was missing. If anyone has information on this, please contact Patty Finney @ pfinney@threeriver.net or call 402-387-1923.

The Adult directors are reminding contestants to have their shirts buttoned up and tucked in before they enter the arena for competition. You will be disqualified for having your shirts not tucked in when you start your competition, or sleeves rolled up (except in the bull riding). Sleeves must be buttoned.

Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup will be hosting a free youth rough stock camp on Sept. 25th. For more information, go to the Clinic page on the Website.

They are also offering $5 discount tickets to the Justin Boots Championships to all Nebr. High School Rodeo families. Visit www.ticketmaster.com and enter the code NHSRA to get $5 off on the Friday, September 24^th and Saturday, September 25^th tickets.

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THANK YOU'S FROM CONTESTANTS