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County OKs 2024-2025 budget

FULLERTON — The weight of what happened in Lincoln will be coming to Nance County.The Nance County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the 2024-2025 budget on Tuesday. This is the first budget passed since the Legislature voted to pass LB34 last week before ending the special session.

Demolition Derby returns Sept. 14

GENOA — Buckle up. The demolition derby is returning to Genoa.The Genoa Fire Department is gearing up for the event on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the old Genoa rodeo grounds. The event is a fundraiser for the department.Check-in is from 1:30-4 p.m. There will be a pit meeting at 4:15 p.m.

Twin River replaces old football helmets

GENOA — The Twin River Board of Education approved a $4,650 purchase for 30 new junior high football helmets.The board learned from Twin River Principal Andy Banahan that the district learned recently that half of their junior high helmets had expired.
Savannah Berlyn Anderson gave a short presentation about “I Have a Name.” NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow

Savannah Berlyn Anderson gave a short presentation about “I Have a Name.” NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow

DAY TO REMEMBER

GENOA — The second Saturday in August the Genoa Indian School Foundation holds its annual recognition and remembrance day. The school was open from 1884 to 1934, so it has been 90 years since its closing. Approximately 100 people attended this year’s celebration.
Judi gaiashkibos, executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs, and Dave Williams, Nebraska State Archaeologist, provide an update on the lost cemetery.

Judi gaiashkibos, executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs, and Dave Williams, Nebraska State Archaeologist, provide an update on the lost cemetery.

The search for the school cemetery continues

The day finished with a cemetery search update from Dave Williams (Nebraska State Archaeologist) and Judi gaiashkibos (Executive Director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs).

Note from the county

Nance County Road Department would like to Thank all Nance County residents for their patience with the fiber installation. Lumen/Century Link are upgrading their copper network with a new fiber optic network that will increase internet speeds dramatically for where this is being placed.

Twin River releases settlement details

GENOA — Twin River Schools has released details of the settlement reached with a former employee.The Twin River Board of Education approved the resignation of former school counselor Dan Koziol, along with the settlement at their July 15 board meeting.
NCJ file photo

NCJ file photo

Twin River abandons modular class plans

GENOA — Twin River schools has decided to forgo the use of modular classrooms while they complete construction on the new school building.The Twin River Board of Education made the decision Monday night at their special meeting.
Nance County Ag Society President Riley Lane presents a check to Brandyn Berlin. Photo provided

Nance County Ag Society President Riley Lane presents a check to Brandyn Berlin. Photo provided

Nearly $10k donated to cancer patient

FULLERTON — The Nance County Fair held its annual extreme bull riding competition at the end of June. To add to the excitement this year, a benefit for Brandyn Berlin, a Genoa native, was incorporated into the event.