CSC announces students on the President’s List

CHADRON — Chadron State College has announced 365 names on the President’s List. A cumulative grade point average of at least is required for the academic honor.

UNK announces dean’s list for 2023 fall semester

KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.

Area students honored

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 20232024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.

Loup board OKs retail rate change for 2024

COLUMBUS. —The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 3.5 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing material prices and supply chain issues.

Emerging Writers and Artists Contest asks high schoolers to highlight state traditions

KEARNEY – There are countless customs and traditions that make Nebraska a special place. The sandhill crane migration, football tailgating, county fairs, Native American powwows and fall harvest, to name a few. These events and activities bring us together and foster a sense of community.

NSP, NDOT Urge Drivers to Prepare for Christmas Day Winter Storm

LINCOLN  — The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Transportation are urging travelers be prepared for a winter storm that will bring potentially hazardous driving conditions.

Fullerton has long history of blood donations

FULLERTON — On Tuesday, Dec. 12, volunteers from all around Fullerton and Nance County drove to the Nance County Events Center to donate their blood. Fullerton has a rich history of generous bloodmobile donations. The first bloodmobile came to Fullerton on Nov. 29, 1950.

Floral Occasions: Serving Fullerton for more than 30 years

FULLERTON — Long before Deb Bittner purchased Floral Occasions in downtown Fullerton, she knew she wanted to own a flower shop. Originally from Bartlett, Deb and her husband Frank moved to Fullerton in the 1980s. Deb worked as a stay-at-home mother raising their five children.

CCC honors graduates

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College honored 372 graduate candidates during its 2023 winter commencement on Dec. 15, at CCC-Columbus.