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Twin River swept the top two spots last week in the Nance County Spelling Bee. It took more than 10 rounds before Israel Gehring took home the top prize. Aurora Tworek was the runner-up. The spelling bee was Wednesday at Fullerton.

Twin River swept the top two spots last week in the Nance County Spelling Bee. It took more than 10 rounds before Israel Gehring took home the top prize. Aurora Tworek was the runner-up. The spelling bee was Wednesday at Fullerton.

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SPELLING S-U-C-C-E-S-S

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Pancake Feed is Sunday

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
FULLERTON — Be sure to stop by the Nance County Veterans Memorial on Sunday for the Pancake Feed.They will be serving pancakes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Neal C. Reardon

Neal C. Reardon

Sheriff: Man arrested for sexual assault, enticement

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 The Nance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neal C. Reardon of St. Edward on one count of First Degree Sexual Assault and one count of Enticement by Electronic Communication Device, both felony offenses. The offenses occurred between November 2025 and February 2026.

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Library ready for new month

Lacey Bittner
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
February brings many new titles for all ages. Some releases from favorite adult authors to include CJ Box, James Patterson, Jonathan Kellerman, Brad Thor, Mary Kubica, Anna Quindlen and many more. Stop in to see what’s new.

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Correction

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Bond was set at $750,000 in the Jack Reeg murder trial. He has not posted bond.The Nance County Journal regrets the error.Did we make a mistake? Email it to the Nance County Journal at nancecountyjournal@yahoo.com

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Five nominees forwarded for county court judge vacancy

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
LINCOLN — On Saturday, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District advanced five names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Breanna D. Flaherty, Columbus; Aaron J. Kunz, Central City; Timothy P. Matas, Columbus; Jenniffer A.

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Card Shower

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Darlene McCray will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Friday, Feb. 6.Friends and family are encouraged to join in the card shower. Let’s shower her with love and cheer and make her day extra special this year.

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Birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Please join us for Carola Reigle’s 85th Birthday Party.The party is on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Casey’s building at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The party is from 1-4 p.m. A bus will leave at 4 p.m. for the Columbus casino and return around 10 p.m.No need to RSVP for the party.
Nancy’s Cookbook

Nancy’s Cookbook

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Nancy’s Cookbook

Nancy Swanson Sizemore
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
French Market Soup2 cups of a mixture* of dried beans: black, red, barley pearls, black eyed peas, pintos, split peas, lentils, etc. Your choice!Soaked in water overnight.Drain before using.8 cups of broth or water 1 ham hock or ham bone* 2 10 oz.