CCC tuition, fees stay the same for next year

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College students will not see an increase in the cost of tuition and fees for 2024-25. This after the CCC Board of Governors voted unanimously to keep tuition at $96 per credit hour and fees at $16 per credit hour during its monthly meeting on March 21.

Wayne State planetarium to discuss eclipse

WAYNE — Wayne State College is inviting the public to a special weekend of planetarium shows about solar and lunar eclipses Friday through Sunday, April 5-7, and to eclipse viewing parties Monday, April 8.All Fred G.

CCC announces new diploma and certificates

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College will begin offering one new diploma and four new certificates in three programs in the 2024 fall semester.

Busy April coming to library

We are always looking for new and innovative programs to host in the library. New to the library this year: A photo backdrop for those attending prom! The library will be open from 3:30 – 5:30 pm on Saturday, April 6 for candid prom photos.

Community Builders

Genoa welcomed Community Builders on March 21. Tours included Maple Creek Seeds by owner Rachel Sindelar; Howells Ballroom by Manager Rhonda Barling; Howells Historical Museum by board members Kathy Heard and Scott Polacek; and Eighty 8 Bar & Grill by Owner Brad Hegemann.

Boone Nance Genealogical Society

Ten members of the Boone Nance Genealogical Society gathered at the Fullerton Public Library on March 11th. With March being Women’s History Month, members told stories and memories about female ancestors.

Riverside announces third quarter honor rolls

CEDAR RAPIDS —Riverside recently announced their third quarter honor rolls.All “A” Honor Roll (an academic average of 94% or better with no grade lower than 94%) Seniors: Sadie Baldwin, Colton Bernt, Billy Glesinger, Ashtyn Heikes, Maria Moseman, Addie Murphy and Kaimyn Rutten.

Pippa White program April 7 in Central City

CENTRAL CITY — Storyteller Pippa White will finish Merrick Arts Council’s season with her presentation of Voices from Ellis Island on Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.From 1892 to 1930, Ellis Island was the first experience of life in America for millions of immigrants.

Rep. Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (RNE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of April in Albion, Fullerton, Hyannis, Loup City, Tekamah, Ogallala, Mullen, Pierce, Thedford, Stapleton, Center, O’Neill, and Valentine.

Titans finish 2nd at state

KEARNEY — Not a bad way to finish a speech season.Twin River returned home from the NSAA State Speech Championships in Kearney with a lot of hardware. The team medaled in 9 of the 10 categories and finished the day as runner-up in the team sweepstakes.