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This year’s cheerleaders include: Rainna Sierks (left), Tylar Konwinski, Josie Williams, Melinda Pickrel, Megan Toahty and Rylyn Hemenway. Photo provided

This year’s cheerleaders include: Rainna Sierks (left), Tylar Konwinski, Josie Williams, Melinda Pickrel, Megan Toahty and Rylyn Hemenway. Photo provided

Cheerleaders are ready for Friday’s Homecoming Game

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
This year’s cheer squad is ready to support the football team on Friday at the Homecoming Game against Twin River. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Give blood in Cedar Rapids

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Cedar Rapids on Sept. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 111 N. 6th St. September is National Preparedness month. A strong blood supply is key to preparedness for disasters and medical emergencies.
Dr. Henderson was the first surgeon to perform Inspire surgeries in Nebraska four years ago; he is still one of only five doctors offering the treatment. He recently completed his 25th Inspire surgery for Columbus Community Hospital, totaling more than 80 completed procedures throughout his career. Photo provided

Dr. Henderson was the first surgeon to perform Inspire surgeries in Nebraska four years ago; he is still one of only five doctors offering the treatment. He recently completed his 25th Inspire surgery for Columbus Community Hospital, totaling more than 80 completed procedures throughout his career. Photo provided

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Doctor brings sleep apnea relief to Columbus

News Staff
Friday, September 1, 2023
COLUMBUS – Dr. Patrick Henderson, a doctor at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, is helping people who struggle with obstructive sleep apnea find relief through the push of a button.
Caleb Poore has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in Albion. Photo provided

Caleb Poore has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in Albion. Photo provided

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Boone County Health Center Hires New CEO

News Staff
Friday, September 1, 2023
ALBION – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in Albion, NE, announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Caleb Poore as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Poore is set to begin his duties in mid-October and will succeed Tanya Sharp, who resigned in April.
Congratulations to Faith Brichacek, Columbus Community Hospital’s 2023 Caring Kind Award winner. Photo provided

Congratulations to Faith Brichacek, Columbus Community Hospital’s 2023 Caring Kind Award winner. Photo provided

Faith Brichacek wins 2023 Caring Kind Award

News Staff
Friday, September 1, 2023
COLUMBUS – Congratulations to Faith Brichacek, Columbus Community Hospital’s 2023 Caring Kind Award winner. The Caring Kind Award is an honor from the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) that recognizes health care employees who go above and beyond to show patient compassion.
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State Fair attendance up nearly 30 percent through five days

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Great weather and a number of fun attractions helped push the 2023 Nebraska State Fair to a 29.9 percent increase in attendance through the first five days as compared to the same five days in 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Fair Wednesday.
Phil and Joyce Tilson manage Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp northeast of Fullerton. Photo provided

Phil and Joyce Tilson manage Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp northeast of Fullerton. Photo provided

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Camp is a place of faith, fun & family

April Carr
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
FULLERTON — In May of 1971 a group of Baptist Churches in Nebraska wanted to own and operate their own camp. They purchased several acres of land north east of Fullerton and started Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp. In the beginning it was mostly tent camping.
The Nance County Veterans Museum and Resource Center is looking to expand. NCJ photos by April Carr

The Nance County Veterans Museum and Resource Center is looking to expand. NCJ photos by April Carr

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Faces of Memories

April Carr
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
FULLERTON — Following the construction of the Nance County Veterans Memorial in 2008, an ambitious project to build a museum adjacent to the site was proposed.
Members of the Fullerton marching band get a little marching practice in earlier this week. The band marched through the streets of Fullerton Monday morning. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Members of the Fullerton marching band get a little marching practice in earlier this week. The band marched through the streets of Fullerton Monday morning. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Marching to their own beat

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Members of the Fullerton marching band get a little marching practice in earlier this week. The band marched through the streets of Fullerton Monday morning.