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Fran’s Corner

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Does your skin have the same sensitivity all over your body? No, some parts are more sensitive than other parts.Why? Because the number of nerve endings vary with location. There are actually about 20 different types of nerve sensors: touch, temperature, and pain are examples.

Hash

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Hash Joins Loup Power District

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

COLUMBUS — Kenneth Hash has joined Loup Power District as Accountant/Collector. In his new role, Hash is responsible for customer service functions and collection of delinquent accounts. He will also help with accounting, balancing bank accounts, and preparing state sales use and tax returns.

Birth

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Birth

Archer Neal Belitz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Archer Neal Belitz was born on Jan. 15, 2026 in Albion to Scott and Kelsey Belitz of Fullerton. Archer came in at 9 pounds, 6 ounces and 22 inches long. He is the grandson of Lynn Belitz of Fullerton and the late Tracy Belitz. Maternal grandparents are Kurt and Julie Martinsen of Ainsworth.

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Thanks & More

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Clara’s friends and family for their love and support during her illness and following her death. She was so grateful for all of the cards, flowers, phone calls and visits throughout her battle with cancer and during her stay at Cloverlodge.

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Journal Rewind

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Ten years ago January 13, 2016 The Fullerton Board of Education voted to approve an extra day off for students as a reward for their results on NeSA testing.Fullerton basketball was gearing up for the conference tournament that would begin on Saturday. The boys took on St.

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Fran’s Corner

Examine The Evidence & Decide

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Have you considered the cardinal fish that lives in the reefs of tropical oceans? Once a female cardinal fish’s eggs are fertilized, the male scoops them into his large mouth. But even if dad is hungry, he does not eat the eggs, but rather, protects them.

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College News Briefs

Unk Announces Dean’s List For 2025 Fall Semester

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 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.

Mrs. Norman (Edna Oltmanns) Hansen Mrs. Norman (Edna Oltmanns) Hansen will celebrate her 99th birthday Feb. 2, 2026. Cards can be sent to 1635 Sewell Avenue No. 20, Colby, Kansas 67701. Do you have an announcement that you want printed in the Nance County Journal? Email it to nancecountyjournal@yahoo. com and we will let you know the cost.

Birthday

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Mrs. Norman (Edna Oltmanns) Hansen Mrs. Norman (Edna Oltmanns) Hansen will celebrate her 99th birthday Feb. 2, 2026. Cards can be sent to 1635 Sewell Avenue No. 20, Colby, Kansas 67701.

New Year, new insurance? Save yourself time & headaches

Stacey Slaymaker

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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

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Nancy’s Cookbook

Nancy Swanson Sizemore

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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.