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Sherry Morrow’s 1968 Corvair Ultra Van makes regular appearances in the UNK homecoming parade. Morrow will have five vehicles in Saturday’s event, scheduled for 10 a.m. in downtown Kearney. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Sherry Morrow’s 1968 Corvair Ultra Van makes regular appearances in the UNK homecoming parade. Morrow will have five vehicles in Saturday’s event, scheduled for 10 a.m. in downtown Kearney. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

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A superfan’s Ultra Van

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
KEARNEY — Bumper stickers. Window decals. License plate holders. When it comes to vehicles, that’s how most fans show support for their favorite school or sports team. Of course, none of them stand out like Sherry Morrow.
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Fullerton Quiz Bowl competes at Seward

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Fullerton traveled to Seward on Wednesday for the NELAC Literature Quiz Bowl last week. The team Quiz Bowl went 1 and 2 during pool play and eventually lost in the first round of the tournament. The team consists of Paige Horn, Delilah Davis, McKenna Plumbtree, Isabel Norman and Aiden Norman.
Twin River queen candidates are Libby Held, Taylor Pearson, Chloe Pilakowki, Delaney Reeg, and Lydia Ziemba. King candidates are Kadin Buhl, Ashton Cherry, Kirk Hebda, Ryder Kleckner and Mason Rinkol. Photo provided

Twin River queen candidates are Libby Held, Taylor Pearson, Chloe Pilakowki, Delaney Reeg, and Lydia Ziemba. King candidates are Kadin Buhl, Ashton Cherry, Kirk Hebda, Ryder Kleckner and Mason Rinkol. Photo provided

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Titans prepare for homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
GENOA — Twin River Public School would like to announce the Homecoming candidates for 2023. Queen candidates are Libby Held, Taylor Pearson, Chloe Pilakowki, Delaney Reeg and Lydia Ziemba. King candidates are Kadin Buhl, Ashton Cherry, Kirk Hebda, Ryder Kleckner and Mason Rinkol.

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Area invited to celebrate Pawnee Nation

Nancy Carlson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Pawnee Nation will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Pawnee Seed Preservation Society and honoring the Pawnee Scouts of the U.S. Army, company A (1864–1877) at Fort Kearny on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 from 1-5 p.m.
Emil Drozd and Rhonda Rother have been going through speech therapy since March. Rother had a stroke in 2020 and Drozd has been working with her a couple times each week. Photo provided

Emil Drozd and Rhonda Rother have been going through speech therapy since March. Rother had a stroke in 2020 and Drozd has been working with her a couple times each week. Photo provided

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Speech therapy for a teacher?

Emil Drozd And Rhonda Rother
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
My wife Theresa and I moved into Assisted Living in Genoa, Nebraska in May of 2021. We were both 89 years old. I first saw Rhonda Rother as she slowly walked down the hallway to the dining room. She used a self standing cane and held onto the rail.
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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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Harvest of Harmony in need of volunteers for Parade and Field Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — Grand Island's grandest fall tradition welcomes approximately 13,000 individuals to shop, dine, and fill the streets of downtown with melodies and memories. The 81st Harvest of Harmony Parade, sponsored by Century 21 Realty, will take place in downtown Grand Island on October 7, 2023.

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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.