COMMUNITY Pickrell Pull 'an adrenaline rush' tradition Christina Lyons Daily Sun staff writer Aug 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 Updated 59 mins ago 0 1 of 3 Garrett Freese comes to the end of the pull at Pickrell on Saturday evening. There were 135 hooks registered for the event. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun A trail of smoke follows a puller at the Pickrell Pull on Saturday. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun A John Deere tractor comes to the end of a pull on Saturday at Pickrell. Nemaha and Adams will host pulls this weekend. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Christina Lyons Daily Sun staff writer The Pickrell Tractor Pull is a long-standing tradition in the community.kAm!6@A=6 =:?65 3@E9 D:56D @7 E96 EC24< :? =2H? 492:CD @C D:EE:?8 @? 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Christina Lyons, Daily Sun A John Deere tractor comes to the end of a pull on Saturday at Pickrell. Nemaha and Adams will host pulls this weekend. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun A trail of smoke follows a puller at the Pickrell Pull on Saturday. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun Garrett Freese comes to the end of the pull at Pickrell on Saturday evening. There were 135 hooks registered for the event. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun Volunteers drive the track between each puller to prepare the dirt. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun The flagger is ready for the Massey-Ferguson on the weight sled. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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