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The state fair saw a lot of growth in 2024. Photo illustration

The state fair saw a lot of growth in 2024. Photo illustration

State Fair celebrates growth in key areas for 2024

The Nebraska State Fair recently announced a successful 2024 event, with increased attendance and participation across multiple categories, highlighting the fair’s strong showcase of Nebraska’s agricultural heritage and its talented youth.

Norfolk man arrested with drugs

NORFOLK — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the SNARE Drug Task Force, have arrested a Norfolk man as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.Thursday morning at approximately 7 a.m.

CCC full-time enrollment increases

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College has announced its total college-wide enrollment for the 2024 fall semester is 6,553, comprised of 1,820 full-time and 4,733 part time students. Full-time equivalent student numbers are up over three percent which is positive news for CCC.

Help save a life: Give blood

CEDAR RAPIDS — Did you know that one unit of whole blood can help save up to three lives? It’s true! Just think, if you give up one hour of your life to donating blood, what a difference you make! Yet many people don’t give that time.
Andy Zarek

Andy Zarek

Zarek marks 25 years at Loup Power

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently recognized Andy Zarek for 25 years of service to Loup Power District.Zarek joined Loup in 1999 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks. He was promoted to Equipment Operator in 2005 and was named Dredge Operator in 2015.
Chief Deputy Eric Griffin recently used the department’s drone to assist locating a missing person. Photo provided

Chief Deputy Eric Griffin recently used the department’s drone to assist locating a missing person. Photo provided

SEARCH & RESCUE

On September 4, 2024, The Nance County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Greeley County Sheriff requesting assistance in locating a missing person in Wolbach.