SWEET PRAIRIE HAY: Twenty years of raking hay stirs up memories and traditions at an Ellsworth ranch. Story and Photographs by Nicole Louden / HERE’S THE SCOOP: From classic flavors to new creations, these Nebraska ice cream shops serve up delicious frozen treats. By Alan J. Bartels / DRAGSTRIP DIARIES: Time slows down for 4-second runs as drivers line up to race at Kearney Raceway Park. By Cheyenne Rowe / ROAD TRIP WITH DENNIS: From Burwell to Crawford, a Nebraska road trip brings a friend home to his favorite hunting spot. By Janice Golka / HEALING ON HORSEBACK: The horses at Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy in Gretna offer support, skills and training for participants with a range of abilities. By Tim Trudell