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Ramaekers wins Sheaf of Wheat Award

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Columbus Community Hospital recently presented Melissa Ramaekers with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for hospital employees who make lasting impressions on patients or their families. Ramaekers is a registered respiratory therapist with the hospital.

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Lower Loup NRD announces Photo Contest

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
ORD — The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is now accepting entries for its 2024 LLNRD Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district.
NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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State Senator Lippincott speaks in Stromsburg

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Senator Loren Lippincott visited Stromsburg at the invitation of the Polk County Republicans. He talked about what makes America great. He mentioned other countries are following the model of our constitution which has stood for almost 250 years.
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Feels Like Christmas

April Carr and Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — This Friday marks the beginning of Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. In 1995 when the first Old Fashioned Christmas was held, the celebration was quite literally supposed to be “Old Fashioned.
Olson Family from L to R Daffney, Delylla, Bengt, Dillena, Janae and Dayzie-Kay Photo provided

Olson Family from L to R Daffney, Delylla, Bengt, Dillena, Janae and Dayzie-Kay Photo provided

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Spotlight on Mama O’s Daycare

April Carr
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — Janae Olson has run Mama O’s Daycare out of her home since 2015. She became officially licensed in 2016. Originally trained as a hair stylist, Janae’s desire to be with her children inspired her to start her in-home daycare.
Lower Loup NRD: Characterization of Groundwater Nitrates in Area 29

Lower Loup NRD: Characterization of Groundwater Nitrates in Area 29

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Lower Loup NRD: Characterization of Groundwater Nitrates in Area 29

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Technicians with the Lower Loup Natural Resources District collected 22 samples from 20 irrigation wells and 2 domestic wells in northeast Wheeler County for this project during summer 2022. Samples were chemically and isotopically characterized to help determine the potential source of nitrogen.

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Shop local this holiday season

April Carr
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Why Shop Local? The Small Business Economic Impact Study found that for every $1 spent in a local business, $0.68 stays in the community supporting local families, causes and other local businesses.
Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Postal workers ready for holidays

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. “Thanksgiving to Christmas it gets insane,” Postmaster Tom Bates said. “We are starting to see the uptick now but after Thanksgiving is when it really picks up.” Employees at Fullerton’s post office are gearing up for a busy holiday season.