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Students can enter calendar contest

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking students’ entries for the 2027 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar.
Cornhusker PPD customers give $3,825 to help their communities

Cornhusker PPD customers give $3,825 to help their communities

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Cornhusker PPD customers give $3,825 to help their communities

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,825 to 19 organizations at the February 2 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Kyndell Penick said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

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Bloodmobile collects 51 units

Wylene Novicki
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Fullerton Bloodmobile was held February 10, 2026. We collected 51 units from our great donors. Those giving double units were Pat Larsen, Jen Dubas, Dan Steinbach, Zach Bialas, and Andy Prososki. Walk-ins were Wayne Smith and Andy Prososki.

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Loup Power delivers lease payments

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.4 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 fourth quarter of 2025.

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Pancake Feed is Saturday

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
FULLERTON — The Knights of Columbus members are looking forward to feeding the community.The 34th annual Pancake Feed is set for Saturday at St. Peter’s Renewal Center in Fullerton. Meals will be served from 6-7:30 p.m.The menu features pancakes, sausage and eggs.

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Twin River announces financial policies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
GENOA — The Twin River Board of Education met on Monday, and the board discussed financial procedures the district follows when students qualify for state and national competitions.

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Six more incumbents file for re-election

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
FULLERTON — Six more incumbent candidates have filed their paperwork to appear on the May 12 primary ballot.Riley Lane and Art Mach filed paperwork to seek another term on the Fullerton City Council.KC Rieken will run for another term as Fullerton mayor.John D.
Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested in a camper Friday morning. Officers located him hiding in a small compartment under his bed. Photo provided

Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested in a camper Friday morning. Officers located him hiding in a small compartment under his bed. Photo provided

Genoa man arrested on warrant

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
GENOA — A Genoa man was taken into custody after the Central Nebraska Special Response team was called to a camper on the north side of Genoa. Wade Brandenburger Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested on a felony arrest warrant for domestic assault with bodily injuries (Class IIIA felony).