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Fullerton prepares for Fall Festival

April Carr
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
FULLERTON — In 2019 a group of Fullerton residents got together with the idea to bring a little more unity to the community. The hope was to have an event that would help local business, bring in people from outside of Fullerton and bring the community closer together.
The current Twin River school building was built in 1929. Voters in the district did not support a bond for a new school building. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The current Twin River school building was built in 1929. Voters in the district did not support a bond for a new school building. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River voters: No new school building

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
GENOA — The voters have spoken.Twin River will not be getting a new school building, at least not at this time. A special election was held last Tuesday to decide the fate of a $48.5 million bond for a new school building. Preliminary results show measure failed, 659-512.
The Rural Health Education Building is expected to open on the UNK campus in early 2026, giving more students an opportunity to train for health care careers in rural Nebraska.

The Rural Health Education Building is expected to open on the UNK campus in early 2026, giving more students an opportunity to train for health care careers in rural Nebraska.

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From Omaha to McCook to Scottsbluff, UNK-UNMC Rural Health Building receives statewide support

Tyler Ellyson - UNK Communications
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
KEARNEY – The UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building isn’t expected to open until early 2026 on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, but officials at Community Hospital in McCook are already preparing for its impact.

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Visit Nebraska Corn at Husker Harvest Days

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are preparing to welcome visitors to Grand Island, Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days, known as the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show.
Area children enjoyed Genoa Library’s first Lego Day recently. Photo provided

Area children enjoyed Genoa Library’s first Lego Day recently. Photo provided

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Genoa Library celebrates Lego Day

Kimberly Ellenwood
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
GENOA — School year programs are officially underway! We had our first Lego Day on Wednesday, September 6th. The challenge given was to make their names using Legos! It was wonderful seeing how creative the kids could be with the Legos! A few of the names are on display at the library.
Trent Crumley

Trent Crumley

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Crumley promoted to canal lead

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
COLUMBUS—Trent Crumley has been promoted to Canal Lead at Loup Power District. In his new role, Crumley oversees canal related projects from the railroad siphon east of Genoa to the tailrace area southeast of Columbus.
Amy Olnes, APRN, FNP-C presents AED to church council members Tom Dickey, Chris Nelson and Sara Rasmussen. Photo provided

Amy Olnes, APRN, FNP-C presents AED to church council members Tom Dickey, Chris Nelson and Sara Rasmussen. Photo provided

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Health center donates life-saving AED

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
ALBION — In a significant step towards enhancing community safety, Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has generously donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Zion Lutheran Church in Albion.
Ruth and husband Eugene Myers. Photo provided

Ruth and husband Eugene Myers. Photo provided

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Chatting with Ruth Myers: Part 2

April Carr
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FULLERTON — In 1953 Ruth and Gene became engaged and began planning their wedding. Eugene wanted people at their wedding and the two came up with the idea to be married during their regular church services.
Mrs. Sims stands by of her Koala-T preschool sign. The preschool is in the background. NCJ photo by April Carr

Mrs. Sims stands by of her Koala-T preschool sign. The preschool is in the background. NCJ photo by April Carr

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End of an era: Koala-T begins final year

April Carr
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FULLERTON — For 32 years Elaine Sims has been a fixture of Fullerton’s preschools. She has run Koala-T preschool for more than two decades and before that, she worked with Head Start. This year will be her final year of teaching and running Koala-T.
Aiden Norman was crowned Homecoming King and Isabel Norman was crowned Homecoming Queen on Saturday at the coronation ceremony. Photo provided by Laura Sabata

Aiden Norman was crowned Homecoming King and Isabel Norman was crowned Homecoming Queen on Saturday at the coronation ceremony. Photo provided by Laura Sabata

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HOMECOMING FUN

April Carr
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FULLERTON — At 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 students from Fullerton Public School and members of the community lined Broadway to watch the “Red Wagon Parade.