Loup Power delivers lease payments

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.7 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the third quarter of 2024.

Samantha Weeder of Genoa wins prize in 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition

LINCOLN — Samantha Weeder of Genoa, a senior majoring in agribusiness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, won a $500 prize in the university’s recent 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition.

Larry the Cable Guy is coming to Central City for January performance

CENTRAL CITY — Larry the Cable Guy is coming to Central City in January.The Nebraska native is making a local stop on his “Larry’s Nebraska Road Trip” tour when he performs at the Central City Performing Arts Center on January 25, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Nebraska Public Media airs archival episodes of ‘33rd Street Sessions’

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media is reimagining its legendary concert series “33rd Street Sessions” with two more programs airing Nov. 30 and Dec. 5.More than 30 years ago, the series brought the state’s most talented bands to the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media on 33rd Street in Lincoln.

Big game meetings scheduled

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game information during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public meetings this winter.These 2½-hour meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district. All in-person meetings, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time.

Wayne State’s Cocoa & Carols Events Dec. 6-7

WAYNE — Greet the holidays with joyful music and sweet treats at the Wayne State College Cocoa & Carols events at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. General admission tickets are $12 each and can be purchased by visiting www. wsc.edu/performing-arts.

Bloodmobile a success

Fullerton Bloodmobile donors recently reaching milestone giving are: 17 gal. John Morgan; 15 gal. Jana Knopik; 14 gal. Heidi Voichahoske; 13 gal. Lisa Lassek and Penny Wetovick; 8 gal. Pat Larsen; 7 gal. Susan Steenson; 3 gal. Brandon Welch; 1 gal. Mike Liesch.