New Year, new insurance? Save yourself time & headaches

A new year often brings fresh starts—and for many patients, new or updated health insurance. Boone County Health Center would like to remind patients that even small insurance changes can have a big impact on how visits are billed and claims are processed.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup8 generous servings½ stick (1/4 cup) butter (or 4 T. olive oil) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup baby carrots, finely chopped 3 T.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideHow can scientific “experts” promote and believe the obvious falsehoods that everything came from nothing (cosmic evolution) and that all forms of life are a result of random changes which turned bacteria into people (biological evolution)?

Club News Briefs

Merrick County Historical Museum members to meetWhat: Merrick County Historical Museum’s Annual Membership Meeting -- business meeting and program When: Doors open 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, January 11 so that persons have a chance to purchase their 2026 membership.

Thanks & More

The family of Roger Ray Hellbusch would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who offered love, support, prayers and kind words during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you to those who sent cards, flowers, food and messages and to all who shared memories and honored his life.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago January 6, 2016Fullerton girls won the Grand Island Central Catholic Holiday Tournament. The Warriors beat GICC 48-42 and went on to defeat Shelby-Rising City 50-25 in the championship game.Fullerton students were scoring well on the state exams.

The Bible Says . . .

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Business Briefs

Suess retires from Loup Power DistrictCOLUMBUS — Neal Suess has retired from Loup Power District after more than 20 years as President/CEO.Dur ing hi s 20 years at the helm, Suess was involved in many milestone events at Loup.

2025 Nebraska Junior Angus Association Winter Kickoff Show

These Nebraska junior Angus members won top honors in their respective showmanship divisions at the 2025 Nebraska Junior Angus Association Winter Kickoff Show, Dec. 7 in Kearney, Neb. Pictured from left are Tyler Hahn, judge; Kasey Meyer, Blue Hill, Neb.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideDid you know that a beaver has its own comb? We recently had a conversation with a Northwoods trapper who showed us the foot of a beaver.On each of its hind legs was one large toenail that was double.