End of summer fun
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
FULLERTON — Friends and neighbors gathered last Thursday on the lawn of Liz Zarek for her annual “Neighborhood Watch” Bar-B-Q.The event which has lasted more than 17 years always takes place on the last Thursday of August.News
Gov. Pillen highlights Plainview’s effort to improve drinking water infrastructure
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PLAINVIEW — Plainview is the second community in Nebraska to be recognized by Governor Jim Pillen...
Monday, September 7, 2026
Center for Rural Affairs to host events focused on restaurant management, credit education, and local foods in rural grocery stores
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The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold:Kearney, Nebraska - Credit to Capital: Build, Borrow &...
Monday, September 7, 2026
Gov. Pillen announces and encourages use of AI Chatbot on state website, Nebraska.gov
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LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen has announced the addition of a new feature on the state’s primary...
Monday, September 7, 2026
Sports
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
NCJ Athletes of the Week for September 2, 2026
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Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Warriors gain a first down during the first half of Friday’s season-opener. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg
No. 2 Huskies too much for Warriors
Rick Holtz
SHELBY — The Warriors faced a tall task to open the season, taking on one of the State’s top...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Titans struggle against Centurions
Rick Holtz
CAIRO — The Twin River offense struggled to gain traction in their 79-20 opening week loss to...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Obituaries
Russell Dean Christensen
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Russell Dean Christensen, 68, of Belgrade, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Edwin J. Maslonka
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Edwin J. Maslonka, 81, of Grand Island passed away at his home in Grand Island on Wednesday, Aug.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Joann J. Dubas
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Joann J. Dubas, 87, of Clarks, passed away on Aug.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Opinion
News is news, even when you don’t like the topic
Rick Holtz
I’ve taken some criticism recently over some of the news I have covered.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Nebraska’s worsening rural healthcare crisis
Loren Lippincott
Recent polling shows the most important issues to voters in 2026 are healthcare (28 percent),...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A shared commitment to service
Deb Fischer
Whether it’s caring for our nation’s veterans, helping a neighbor in need, or defending our...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Lifestyle
Business Briefs
Morton
Morton retires from Loup Power DistrictCOLUMBUS — Hydro Superintendent Brad Morton has retired from...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Four generations recently gathered for a photo. Liz Zarek, Russ Zarek, Brandy King and Elsie King all attended the annual Neighborhood Watch Bar-B-Q at Liz’s house. Photo provided
Four Generations
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Four Generations
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Nancy’s Cookbook
Nancy Swanson Sizemore
Strawberry Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients: 1 (15.25 oz.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026