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Electrical improvements are being added at the Nance County Fairgrounds. One of the projects is adding additional electricity drops to allow 4-H’ers to plug fans in at the Show Barn. The fans will help keep all the poultry exhibits cool during the 4-H Showcase in July. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Electrical improvements are being added at the Nance County Fairgrounds. One of the projects is adding additional electricity drops to allow 4-H’ers to plug fans in at the Show Barn. The fans will help keep all the poultry exhibits cool during the 4-H Showcase in July. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Upgrades & Improvements

There are a few new upgrades coming to the Nance County Fairgrounds.The Nance County Ag Society is installing additional electricity that will add additional fans in the Show Barn. They are also building a permanent stage on the grounds.

County assessor to host Beacon Day

Nance County Assessor Megan Zoucha would like to invite the community to attend a formal unveiling of the county’s new real estate map and data access website. They are holding a “Beacon Day” on Thursday, June 20 at 10 a.m., in the Nance County Courthouse Board Room.

Apply for archaeological scholarship

Time is running out on being able to apply for the Nebraska Archaeological Scholarship, June 15 is the deadline.The Nebraska Archaeological Society is pleased to announce two scholarships available to college archaeology students.

Summer fun coming to day camp

An exciting, super, fun-filled week of Day Camp is being planned at Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp. All children K – 6th (this coming fall) are invited to come to camp for five whole days of total adventure. Each child will want be at camp every day June 17-21.
Aiden Norman and Tessa Cherry were this year's recipients of scholarships from the Nance County Foundation. Photos provided

Aiden Norman and Tessa Cherry were this year's recipients of scholarships from the Nance County Foundation. Photos provided

Foundation awards 2 scholarships

The Nance County Foundation awarded two scholarships to area students.Tessa Cherry of Genoa was awarded the Henry & Elizabeth Reitz Memorial Scholarship. She is the daughter of Michael and Darlene Cherry.
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NCJ staff wins 5 press awards

LINCOLN — The Nance County Journal is an award-winning newspaper.The NCJ staff learned Saturday night that they had received five awards in the 2024 Better Newspaper Competition Among the Newspapers of Nebraska.
The most recent Flower Belles photo was taken at the 2023 Christmas dinner. Back Row: Joyce Newquest, Noni Sprague, Karen Delaney, Barb Howser, Jackie Marts, Jan Hellbusch, Wylene Novicki, Jeanan Glenn, Front Row: Johnita Horn, Anette Glenn, Brenda Melander Ilene Gruber, Karon Horn. Photos provided by the Flower Belles

The most recent Flower Belles photo was taken at the 2023 Christmas dinner. Back Row: Joyce Newquest, Noni Sprague, Karen Delaney, Barb Howser, Jackie Marts, Jan Hellbusch, Wylene Novicki, Jeanan Glenn, Front Row: Johnita Horn, Anette Glenn, Brenda Melander Ilene Gruber, Karon Horn. Photos provided by the Flower Belles

50 YEARS & STILL BLOOMING STRONG

FULLERTON — This coming Friday, the Flower Bells Garden Club will be hosting their monthly meeting at the Fullerton Public Library in celebration of their 50th anniversary. The Flower Belles held their first official meeting on April 19, 1974 with seven original charter members.