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Blood drive a success

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Fullerton Bloodmobile was held on August 22 at the Events Center. We had an awesome turnout on a scorching day, netting 69 units, just 5 short of our goal of 74. Isabel Norman was a first time donor.

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Extreme weather and plant issues

Kelly Feehan
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
While weather extremes are not unusual for Nebraska, we have had some exceptional extremes. Extreme drought, decent rainfall in July and August when we typically do not receive much precipitation, and a week of extreme heat. These conditions impact plants. Last week was unusually hot.
Shade and seating are available throughout the grounds to provide a break from the summer sun. Fairgoers need only look for the canopies, which are also marked on the daily maps and in the gatebook. Photo provided

Shade and seating are available throughout the grounds to provide a break from the summer sun. Fairgoers need only look for the canopies, which are also marked on the daily maps and in the gatebook. Photo provided

More shade added for Nebraska State Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — You literally can have it made in the shade at the Nebraska State Fair — almost twice as much as before. Knowing the importance of finding a cool spot to have a bite, take a break or watch the fair go by, fair officials have invested about $25,000 in additional shade.
With the theme “Whatever Your Flavor,” the Nebraska State Fair is Aug. 25-Sept. 4 in Grand Island. Photo provided

With the theme “Whatever Your Flavor,” the Nebraska State Fair is Aug. 25-Sept. 4 in Grand Island. Photo provided

State Fair sets aside day to honor Nebraska veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — Veterans will take center stage during the final day of the Nebraska State Fair, Monday, Sept. 4. “We moved Veteran’s Day to Labor Day after getting feedback from many vets last year,” said Karli Schulz, Entertainment and Events Director.
Kameran Dostal has been selected as the 2023 NATA Elementary Art Educator of the Year. Photo provided

Kameran Dostal has been selected as the 2023 NATA Elementary Art Educator of the Year. Photo provided

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Dostal named Art Educator of the Year

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
KEARNEY — The Nebraska Art Teachers Association (NATA) is thrilled to announce that Kameran Dostal has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 NATA Elementary Art Educator of the Year award.

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Fullerton Flower Bells met

Wylene Novicki
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Fullerton Flower Belles met on August 18 at the Delaney cabin on the Loup River. Karen Delaney was hostess with 8 members present. Jeanan Glenn, President, presided. Karen shared flower photos from their recent trip toAlaska.