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Life Chain Sunday is Oct. 1

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Sunday, October 1 is designated as Life Chain Sunday across the nation. Columbus area churches will come together with other Nebraska communities and over 1,000 communities in the United States and Canada to pray together for the end of abortion and for the victims of abortion.
“Hoot ‘n’ Howl Fest features our Crepuscular Creep with volunteers in animal costumes on the trail telling the story of those amazing prairie animals.” Photos provided

“Hoot ‘n’ Howl Fest features our Crepuscular Creep with volunteers in animal costumes on the trail telling the story of those amazing prairie animals.” Photos provided

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HOOT ‘n’ HOWL FEST: Annual family-fun fall festival in the tall grass

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
DENTON — Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center’s annual fall festival is back again as the HOOT ‘n’ HOWL FEST on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 5-8 p.m. Stop by the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center for their annual fall festival. “We are so excited for HOOT ‘n’ HOWL this fall,” said Jason St.

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Library had busy month

Laurel Marlatt
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
It was a busy and exciting September with the new scheduled activities in the library. Check out our schedule of events brochure for more info on upcoming programs! There is still time to snag some great books during our Backroom Book Sale: Stop in and see what treasures you can find.
Loup Power District recently promoted Scott Gottsch to Equipment Operator. Photo provided

Loup Power District recently promoted Scott Gottsch to Equipment Operator. Photo provided

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Gottsch promoted to Equipment Operator

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently promoted Scott Gottsch to Equipment Operator. In his new role, Gottsch operates the District’s heavy equipment and is part of the crew that performs maintenance on the canal system from Genoa to Columbus.
Headworks Supervisor Randy Prososki was recently recognized for 30 years of service to Loup Power District. Photo provided

Headworks Supervisor Randy Prososki was recently recognized for 30 years of service to Loup Power District. Photo provided

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Prososki marks 30 years at Loup

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
COLUMBUS — Headworks Supervisor Randy Prososki was recently recognized for 30 years of service to Loup Power District. Prososki joined Loup in 1993 as a Maintenance Technician at the Headworks. He was promoted to Dredge Operator in 1997 and transferred to Heavy Equipment Operator in 2018.
The Nebraska historical marker on the Wayne State College campus will be featured in Jeff Barnes’ program. Photo provided

The Nebraska historical marker on the Wayne State College campus will be featured in Jeff Barnes’ program. Photo provided

Jeff Barnes’ “Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments” program at Wayne State Oct. 10

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
WAYNE — Author/photographer Jeff Barnes shares the images and stories of Nebraska’s lesser-known historical monuments, placed far off the beaten path, during his “Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments” program at Wayne State College on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Hospital to host Sheets and Linens Sale

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital invites all community members to shop at this year's Sheets and Linens Sale, where they can purchase luxury and comfort for less. The Sheets and Linens Sale will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.