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Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to partner for grain bin rescue equipment and training in 2026

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering once again to encourage grain bin safety by donating two grain rescue tubes and training sessions to fire and rescue departments in Nebraska.

Open houses scheduled for nitrate management

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Lower Loup NRD is hosting a series of Nitrate Management Information Open House events.Two meetings are scheduled for later this month.

Gov. Pillen declares emergency, mobilizes guard as wildfires burn in central and western Nebraska

News Staff

Friday, March 13, 2026

LINCOLN — Today Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation to unlock state resources and support the response to multiple wildfires in central and western Nebraska that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres of land across multiple counties and resulted in evacuations in nearby...

Make sure you stay in game & get screened for colon cancer

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LINCOLN — During the month of March, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraska residents age 45 and older to get screened for colon cancer.

Lylla Sabata was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton junior named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 29th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.The awards recognize juniors from Nebraska for their talents in visual art, dance, music, theatre, and film and emerging media...

Strong chamber important to community

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Editor’s Note: The following article was provided by the Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce.In many small towns, the Chamber of Commerce plays a quiet but powerful role in keeping the community thriving.

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Kohl wins band director award

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

FULLERTON — Fullerton band director Colton Kohl was named the recipient of the NSBA’s Jack Snider Outstanding Young Band Director Award.The award is named after Jack Snider, a nationally recognized musician and educator who worked to increase the number and excellence of bands at the University of...

8th and Broadway dance captains Tori Decker and Terrick Gonsior accept the show choir’s second place trophy. Photo provided

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Show choir takes 2nd at ‘Clash of the Titans’

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Fullerton’s show choir — 8th and Broadway — received second place in the 1A division at Lewis Central’s Clash of the Titans over the weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa.Fullerton show choir director Colton Kohl said that he has seen a lot of growth in the show choir members this...

Loup Power District renews memberships

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District renewed its membership in Community Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout its service area.Checks totaling $34,736 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties.

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Final candidates add name to ballots

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

FULLERTON — There was a flurry of activity ahead of the filing deadline for the May 12 primary.Gary G. Juracek filed to run for Nance County Supervisor.