987 The Big Boy to give away John Deere mower during “Off the Rails” Highway 30 ride

Listeners of 987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country will have a chance to win a brand-new John Deere S100 riding lawn tractor as part of the station’s annual “Off the Rails” Mower Ride contest.

March 2, 2026Updated: May 10, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

987 The Big Boy to give away John Deere mower during “Off the Rails” Highway 30 ride

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987 The Big Boy to give away John Deere mower during “Off the Rails” Highway 30 ride

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