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Dave Baxa was recognized for all his years serving on the Genoa and Twin River school boards. He served on the Genoa board for 2 years and then served on the Twin River board for 24 years. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Dave Baxa was recognized for all his years serving on the Genoa and Twin River school boards. He served on the Genoa board for 2 years and then served on the Twin River board for 24 years. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River discusses science offerings

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GENOA — Twin River’s Board of Education met Monday night and they heard from a parent who was disappointed with some of the courses offered by the school district.
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Christmas Eve with a candlelight service

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
FULLERTON — Christmas is usually a time for families and friends to gather together and a time to give gifts to those we love. The most extraordinary act of giving that the world will ever know happened when Jesus Christ was born—when God took on flesh. Jesus was Immanuel, which means God with us.
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NCJ visits kindergarten class, reads story

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Nance County Journal coowner Rick Holtz made an appearance in Fullerton’s kindergarten class recently to read to Christmas story to the class. The class helped read “Bless You Santa,” especially when Santa needed to sneeze. 
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce Angela Fangmeier as the winner of the Sheaf of Wheat Award. Photo provided

Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce Angela Fangmeier as the winner of the Sheaf of Wheat Award. Photo provided

Hospital announces winner of Sheaf of Wheat Award

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) is proud to announce Angela Fangmeier as the winner of the Sheaf of Wheat Award.The Sheaf of Wheat Award recognizes the vital role that nonnursing staff members play in providing excellent care to patients at CCH.
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Twin River receives grant

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Twin River school district nurse, Tara Urkoski accepting $1,500.00 from the Nance County Foundation, represented by Annette Swantek. Tara is working to acquire a new device to check vision on ALL students, including those with autism and other health issues.
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Business News Briefs

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Business News Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
QuinnQuinn marks 30 years at Loup PowerCOLUMBUS — Line Crew Leader Dan Quinn of Columbus was recently recognized for 30 years of service to Loup Power District.Quinn joined Loup in 1994 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Albion.

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Troopers on patrol for impaired drivers

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
LINCOLN — ‘Tis the season to help everyone reach their destinations safely. Over the final few weeks of 2024, troopers will be on patrol across Nebraska working to keep holiday travel safe.

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Smith offers tickets for Trump inauguration

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) encouraged residents of Nebraska’s Third District interested in attending the 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to contact his office for information on obtaining tickets.