Belgrade

Nance County gets storm aid

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is announcing the receipt of federal funds to aid in the recovery from storms that impacted multiple Nebraska counties June 20 – July 8. This is the fourth time federal funds have been awarded to the state due to severe weather this year.
Chief Deputy Eric Griffin recently used the department’s drone to assist locating a missing person. Photo provided

Chief Deputy Eric Griffin recently used the department’s drone to assist locating a missing person. Photo provided

SEARCH & RESCUE

On September 4, 2024, The Nance County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Greeley County Sheriff requesting assistance in locating a missing person in Wolbach.
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County OKs 2024-2025 budget

FULLERTON — The weight of what happened in Lincoln will be coming to Nance County.The Nance County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the 2024-2025 budget on Tuesday. This is the first budget passed since the Legislature voted to pass LB34 last week before ending the special session.

Note from the county

Nance County Road Department would like to Thank all Nance County residents for their patience with the fiber installation. Lumen/Century Link are upgrading their copper network with a new fiber optic network that will increase internet speeds dramatically for where this is being placed.
The Cedar Valley Community Foundation awarded Belgrade’s newest business, the Corn Krib, a facade grant to help them refurbish the front of the building. Corn Krib owners Cyndie Cornwell and Kyle Cornwell receive the check from Foundation President Christy Yosten. Photos provided

The Cedar Valley Community Foundation awarded Belgrade’s newest business, the Corn Krib, a facade grant to help them refurbish the front of the building. Corn Krib owners Cyndie Cornwell and Kyle Cornwell receive the check from Foundation President Christy Yosten. Photos provided

NEW IN BELGRADE: The Corn Krib opens for business

BELGRADE — Cyndie and Kyle Cornwell have been working tirelessly to clean and update the Belgrade bar best known as The New Frontier in the past. They are now open as The Corn Krib!
Belgrade girls participate in 2024 National Junior Angus Show

Belgrade girls participate in 2024 National Junior Angus Show

Belgrade girls participate in 2024 National Junior Angus Show

Junior Angus breeders translated their knowledge in the barn to the plate during the 2024 All-American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off. The competition has a four-decade history at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) and is an event favorite.
Nance County Ag Society President Riley Lane presents a check to Brandyn Berlin. Photo provided

Nance County Ag Society President Riley Lane presents a check to Brandyn Berlin. Photo provided

Nearly $10k donated to cancer patient

FULLERTON — The Nance County Fair held its annual extreme bull riding competition at the end of June. To add to the excitement this year, a benefit for Brandyn Berlin, a Genoa native, was incorporated into the event.
LSCF Trixxy won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2024 Nebraska State Junior Angus Show, June 2 in Broken Bow, Neb. Addison Crouse, Belgrade, Neb., owns the October 2023 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. Jake Wagner, Manhattan, Kan., evaluated the 67 entries. Photos provided

LSCF Trixxy won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2024 Nebraska State Junior Angus Show, June 2 in Broken Bow, Neb. Addison Crouse, Belgrade, Neb., owns the October 2023 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. Jake Wagner, Manhattan, Kan., evaluated the 67 entries. Photos provided