Rep. Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (RNE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of April in Albion, Fullerton, Hyannis, Loup City, Tekamah, Ogallala, Mullen, Pierce, Thedford, Stapleton, Center, O’Neill, and Valentine.

Supervisors race to be contested

Nance County voters will have a decision to make in May. The County Supervisor race will be contested during the May primary election after Scott Russell filed his paperwork to appear on the ballot. He joins incumbents Andrew Ditter, Ralph (Butch) Horacek and Gary G. Juracek in the race.

Deadline passes for incumbents to file

Five candidates filed paperwork last week to appear on the primary ballot.  Lisa L. Lassek filed paperwork to run for re-election to the Fullerton City Council. Jennifer R. Quintanilla filed paperwork to run for re-election to the Genoa City Council.

Loup Power delivers lease payments to area groups

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payment checks totaling more than $1.3 million to area communities.  Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Will Zoucha appointed to Boone County Health Center Foundation Board

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Will Zoucha to its Foundation Board. With a deep-rooted connection to the community and a passion for quality healthcare, Zoucha brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role.

2 more candidates file to be on ballot

Two more candidates have turned in paperwork to appear on the May primary ballot. David L. Reilly is running to be on the Fullerton School Board. Allen D. Benson is running to be on the Genoa City Council.

Nance County Development Agency grants

Pictured are Representatives for the Nance County Development Agency (NCDA) and the Board of Supervisors Chairperson presenting a $5,000 economic development grant to the owner from Broken Arrow Seeds is a business in Genoa, NE that has recently purchased a new store front.

Spelling S-U-C-C-E-S-S

FULLERTON — Cael Dubas outlasted 12 other seventh and eighth grade students last Wednesday to win the Nance County Spelling Bee. “It is a good honor,” he said. “I got third last year. I was looking for improvement this year. I improved, so I am happy with it.