Genoa

Nebraska’s updated Move-Over Law now in effect

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 3.Previously, the move-over law applied only to emergency and roadside assistance vehicles. Beginning Sept.
Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

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Fullerton OKs contract for police services

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton City Council approved an agreement that will provide police services by the Nance County Sheriff’s Department within the city limits.Under the agreement, the city will pay the county $250,000. Previous contracts between the city and county were for three years.
Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $500 to the Genoa Fire Department for rescue ropes and atmospheric monitors. Accepting the check is Fire Chief Shawn Strain (left).

Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $500 to the Genoa Fire Department for rescue ropes and atmospheric monitors. Accepting the check is Fire Chief Shawn Strain (left).

Cornhusker Public Power District customers give $3,325 to help their communities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,325 to 11 organizations at the August 11 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
The Nance County Ag Society voted last week to hold one Nance County Fair event in 2026. The proposal the board approved does not include a free carnival. NCJ file photo

The Nance County Ag Society voted last week to hold one Nance County Fair event in 2026. The proposal the board approved does not include a free carnival. NCJ file photo

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Ag society votes for one fair, no carnival

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Beginning next year, there will only be one Nance County Fair.The Nance County Ag Society voted on Thursday to no longer split the Nance County Fair and the Nance County Festival.
Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell stands next to the Special Response Team’s new armored vehicle. The team can use the 12.8 ton, 8-wheeled Stryker to execute high-risk search warrants or a water rescue. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell stands next to the Special Response Team’s new armored vehicle. The team can use the 12.8 ton, 8-wheeled Stryker to execute high-risk search warrants or a water rescue. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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FLOODS TO FIREFIGHTS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — Bad guys beware: The Nance County Sheriff’s Office has added two armored vehicles to its emergency response arsenal.Sheriff Ben Bakewell said the department has received two 1995 Strykers — 12.8-ton, 8-wheeled armored vehicles once used by the Nebraska State Patrol.

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Twin River amends eligibility requirements

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
GENOA— Twin River loosened eligibility requirements one month after tightening them.Twin River Superintendent said that after the board of education voted to change the academic requirements for sports and activities in July, the district received feedback from the community.
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Ready to cheer the Titans on to victory

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Twin River’s cheerleaders are ready to cheer the Titans onto victory. This year’s squad consists of Front row: Makenna Cherry, Grace Weaver, Joselyn Robertson, Katie Preister. Back Row: Myah Rinkol, Molly Connelly, Aubrey Strain, Mya Ramaekers, Grace Yrkoski, Layney Matthes, Macy Nelson. 
Genoa resident Bennie Rinkol was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Sunday. His quilt was created by Josie Williams and it will be on display at the Nebraska State Fair. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Genoa resident Bennie Rinkol was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Sunday. His quilt was created by Josie Williams and it will be on display at the Nebraska State Fair. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Bennie Rinkol receives Quilt of Valor

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GENOA — That’s how you celebrate your 101st birthday.Bennie Rinkol was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Sunday. The Genoa resident received the quilt surrounded by his family.Rinkol’s quilt was created by Josie Williams and was one of three presentations at the Nance County Fair.
Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Parents get crash course on being fans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GENOA — It’s a message going around the state and on Sunday it was heard in Nance County.Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday.

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FROG classes going strong in Genoa

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
GENOA — FROG classes meet twice a week in Genoa.FROG — which stands for Fitness Reaching Older Generations — meets Monday and Thursday from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Pawnee Senior Center in Genoa. Classes began in February and consistently have between 5 and 12 people attend.