Fran’s Corner

Wernher von Braun is known as the father of space flight. During WWII the Nazis developed the first viable rocket technology.

College News

CRETE — More than 300 students earned their degrees at Doane’s spring commencement, held Saturday, May 16, 2026 on Doane University’s Crete campus.

Tune-Up Time: Why Wellness Visits Matter at Every Age

Just like a vehicle runs best with regular maintenance, our bodies do too. A wellness visit is like a yearly tune-up for your health — helping catch small concerns before they become bigger problems down the road.Many people only visit their provider when they are sick or have a specific concern.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Chocolate Éclair CakeIngredients:Cake: 2 (3.

The Bible Says . . .

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

College News

Peru State CollegePERU — Peru State College is proud to announce its President’s List for the Spring Term 2026, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. This spring’s honorees include students from Nebraska, 21 other U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Montenegro.

Club News Briefs

Boone Nance Genealogy SocietyThe Boone Nance Genealogy Society met on May 13 at the Fullerton Public Library.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideThe book of Ecclesiastes speaks of the wind moving in great circuits around the globe. King Solomon wrote of this some 3,000 years ago, when it was thought that winds just blew in a straight line. We did not “discover” the jet stream until World War II.

BCHC honors Tisthammer as 2026 Caring Kind Winner

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce Janelle Tisthammer, RN, as the 2026 Caring Kind Employee of the Year, recognizing not only her compassion and dedication to patient care, but the lasting impact she has made as a mentor and educator to generations of nurses.

Museum open on Saturday

NCJ Staff ReportFULLERTON — The Fullerton Museum will be open Saturday, May 23 from 2-4 p.m. Summer hours will be 2-4 p.m. on the second Sundays in June, July and August. July 3 hours will be announced in the future.Volunteers work at the museum most Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.