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Looking back at 2024’s top stories

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
As we enter a new year, it is only fitting to look back the year we just completed. Take a look back at some of 2024’s top stories:JANUARYThe Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Christmas Lights Contest. First place was awarded to the Welch family.
Kyle and Jill Russell won first price in the Chamber’s Christmas Lights Contest. Photos provided

Kyle and Jill Russell won first price in the Chamber’s Christmas Lights Contest. Photos provided

Winners of Fullerton Area Chamber’s Christmas Lights Contest announced

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
FULLERTON — The winners of the Fullerton Christmas Lights contest have been announced. First prize goes to Kyle and Jill Russell, 1010 Division St. Second prize goes to Jeremy and Megan Welch, 718 Division St. Third prize goes to Eric & Marissa Burenheide, 626 N. Division St.
Zina is set to retire from the Nance County Sheriff’s Department at the end of the year. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Zina is set to retire from the Nance County Sheriff’s Department at the end of the year. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Living the Dog Life

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Zina’s days of chasing bad guys are numbered.Nance County’s K-9 officer, Zina, has been a member of the Nance County Sheriff’s office for more than a decade. She is retiring at the end of December.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Santa’s Local Helpers

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Sometimes Santa needs a little help delivering presents. Lori Cornwell (left) and Beth Sonderup (right) delivered presents to Arbor Care in Fullerton on Thursday morning. Receiving the gifts were Arbor Care residents Mark Lenstrom and Michael Matthews, along with Arbor Care DNS Sara Francis.

Loup board OKs 2025 retail rate change

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
COLUMBUS —The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 3.1 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing wholesale power costs, material prices and supply chain issues.
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Christmas Questions

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
FULLERTON — There are so many questions out there about Christmas.From how does Santa make it to every home on Christmas Eve to is Die Hard really a Christmas movie, we decided to go directly to the experts to get all the answers to the real questions. Santa loves cookies.
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Smith & Sons Repair wins awards for new wrecker

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Smith & Sons Repair recently received a pair of awards for one of their new trucks. Dana and his brother Hoss flew out to Baltimore November 21 2024 to received two awards that they had won. Dana entered their newest wrecker that was built at Zips in New Hampton, Iowa in two contests.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Valley View decorates for Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Valley View Assisted Living is ready for Christmas. The residents and staff have decorated and are ready for Santa to come by. Dee Santin (front sitting left), Ron Horan, Lorraine Baue, Paul Zoucha, Ruth Myers, Carol Kacer, Glenrose Phillips, Rosie Zaruba.
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Flowerbelles celebrate holiday season with annual Christmas lunch

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Ten members of the Flowerbelles had their annual Christmas lunch at Floral Occasions on December 13 where Deb Bittner and Janet Wemhoff served us a wonderful meal. Present were back row Annette Glenn, Jan Hellbusch, Kathy Sonderup, Brenda Malander, Wylene Novicki and Karen Delaney.