Card Shower

The Harris family would like to announce a card shower for Harold Harris. He turns 84 years old on Oct. 19, 2025.Send cards to P.O. Box 724, Fullerton, NE 68638.Do you have a Thank You that you want printed in the Nance County Journal? Email it to nancecountyjournal@yahoo.

The Prairie Doc

Let’s call her Sarah, although that wasn’t her name. I’d had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents.

Health Center Chatter

Diabetes Awareness Month is right around the corner, a time to highlight the impact this condition has on individuals, families, and communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes, and about 1 in 5 don’t even know it.

Stacie Johnson recognized with Sheaf of Wheat Award

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital has proudly recognized Stacie Johnson, a physical therapist in Rehabilitative Services, with the Sheaf of Wheat Award. The award celebrates nonnursing employees who go above and beyond the call of duty for patients, families and the hospital community.

UNL Extension

Just like trees and turf, perennial plants need some fall TLC. The care they receive now can make a big difference in how they perform next year. Dividing perennials at the right time ensures they’ll have enough time to root and recover before blooming again.

Leadership promotes peace

Events in recent weeks have highlighted the importance of safety, security, and the vital role of law enforcement in our communities.

The Bible Says . . .

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Business Briefs

COLUMBUS — Walt Williams of Columbus was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Loup Power District.Williams has served as Vice P r e s ident of Accounting and Finance/CFO since 2015. In this role, he manages the accounting and financial matters of the District.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago October 7, 2015Macy Peregrine was crowned the 2015 Harvest of Harmony Queen in Grand Island.Fullerton fifth graders attended a “My Health, My Choice” event. The event was held at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion.Fullerton’s girls golf team qualified for State.

Fran’s Corner

How do I get nutrients from an apple into my big toe? Your part is merely to chew and swallow the apple - your body does the rest through the digestive process.