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Another round of grants available through program

LYONS — The Center for Rural Affairs applauds the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) continued efforts to support the state’s small- and medium-sized meat processors with its announcement of a second round of grant funding through the Independent Processor Assistance Program (IPAP).
Twin River will be asking voters for feedback on what they would like to see in a school building project. NCJ file photo

Twin River will be asking voters for feedback on what they would like to see in a school building project. NCJ file photo

Twin River going back to voters

GENOA— Twin River schools are going back to the voters. The school district has scheduled two public meetings for later this month to get information from the public on what they would like to see in a proposal for a new school building. The meetings are Jan. 22 and 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Get to know Sheriff Bakewell

Get to know Sheriff Bakewell

Get to know Sheriff Bakewell

Ben Bakewell has been part of the Nance County Sheriff’s Department since 2008 and is currently in his second term as Sheriff. Sheriff Bakewell is originally from Lincoln. He is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University where he majored in History with a minor in Social Anthropology.
Christina Robb started her Fullerton business, Seventh Blessing Massage and Wellness in July of this past year. Photo provided

Christina Robb started her Fullerton business, Seventh Blessing Massage and Wellness in July of this past year. Photo provided

Massage studio looks at overall wellness

FULLERTON — Is there anything better than a massage? As of this year, Fullerton residents don’t need to drive out of town to get one. Christina Robb started her Fullerton business, Seventh Blessing Massage and Wellness in July of this past year.
Photo provided

Photo provided

Fullerton Dental Care visits Head Start

On Friday Jan. 5, Dustin Schock from Fullerton Dental Care visited the Head Start Classroom. He talked to the kids about how to brush and floss their teeth and healthy snacks to eat for healthy teeth. Back row: Theo Meyer, Paisley Hodgman, Dustin Schock, Elie Hogan and Sydney Usasz.
Vadose Sampling Update from Lower Loup NRD

Vadose Sampling Update from Lower Loup NRD

Vadose Sampling Update from Lower Loup NRD

Staff at the Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) have been working in the field collecting soil samples to a depth of 30 feet. This is a part of a project that began back in April 2023 in response to the continuing trend of increasing groundwater nitrate levels in parts of the District.