Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideJohannes Kepler, one of the greatest astronomers of all time, proposed that planets moved in regular predictable patterns.Kepler used years of observation to discover three very specific laws of planetary motion: 1. All planetary orbits are elliptical, not circular. 2.

Club News Briefs

Boone Nance Genealogy SocietyThe Boone-Nance County Genealogical Society will meet Monday February 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Edward Public Library, 302 Beaver Street, St. Edward, Nebraska.

College Notes

7,000-plus Huskers named to Deans’ List for fall 2025More than 7,000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Macy Reichmuth wins Service Over Self Award

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize Macy Reichmuth, RN, BSN, as its fourth-quarter Service Over Self Award recipient.Reichmuth works as a service line coordinator in the outpatient surgical department at the hospital.

Workshop for veterans highlights agritourism

LYONS — Military veterans interested in agriculture are invited to attend a series of on-farm and virtual workshops focusing on farm stays and outdoor experiences. This course is free for active military service members and military veterans.

Business Briefs

Tworek promoted to Dredge LeadCOLUMBUS, Neb. — Bryan Tworek has been promoted to Dredge Lead at Loup Power District.In his new role, Tworek will oversee the operation and maintenance of the District’s dredge at the Genoa Headworks. The dredge vacuums sand from the settling basin at the Headworks.

Nebraska Public Media to acquire KOOO-FM

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media has agreed to acquire KOOO-FM (101.9) in Omaha and convert the license to noncommercial public radio.

Cent. Comm. College sees enrollment boost

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Enrollment at Central Community College is up at the start of the 2026 spring semester. Total college- wide enrollment stands at 6,624, up from 6,359 at the start of the 2025 spring semester and represents an increase of 4.2 percent.

IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE

Soup supper to benefit music students

FULLERTON — Enjoy a bowl of soup and a slice of pie before you watch the Superbowl.A fund-raiser for the group of music students wanting to go to Europe will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fullerton Firehouse. All proceeds will go toward the music students’ trip to Europe.