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The Flower Belles Club met recently. Front row: Joyce Newquist, Johnitta Horn, Noni Sprague, Karon Horn, Kathryn Stovall, Jan Hellbusch. Back row: Karen Delaney, Brenda Malander, Barb Howser, Jeanan Glenn, Wylene Novicki. Photo provided

The Flower Belles Club met recently. Front row: Joyce Newquist, Johnitta Horn, Noni Sprague, Karon Horn, Kathryn Stovall, Jan Hellbusch. Back row: Karen Delaney, Brenda Malander, Barb Howser, Jeanan Glenn, Wylene Novicki. Photo provided

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Flower Belles Club met

Wylene Novicki
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton Flower Belles Club met July 21 at the home of Tim and Jenny Hellbusch near Belgrade. Jan Hellbusch was hostess with 10 members and guests Kathryn Stovall of Palmer and Jenny Hellbusch attending.

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Pawnee Days open Thursday

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
GENOA — Pop over to Genoa this week for Pawnee Days. The celebration kicks off on Thursday in the city park with the Little Britches Rodeo at 6 p.m., followed by the Watermelon Feed. Swimmers can enjoy the pool for free from 6:30-8:30 p.m. On Friday the bike-a-thon will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Seth Winfree, PhD, assistant professor of pathology and microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of the lead authors on a paper recently published in the journal Nature. Photo provided

Seth Winfree, PhD, assistant professor of pathology and microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of the lead authors on a paper recently published in the journal Nature. Photo provided

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UNMC researcher contributes to new ‘atlas’ of kidney cells

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Seth Winfree, PhD, assistant professor of pathology and microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of the lead authors on a paper recently published in the journal Nature.
A team of archeologists dig at the site that could be the lost cemetery connected to the Genoa Indian Industrial School. The cemetery was lost to time after the Native American boarding school closed in 1931. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

A team of archeologists dig at the site that could be the lost cemetery connected to the Genoa Indian Industrial School. The cemetery was lost to time after the Native American boarding school closed in 1931. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Digging for Truth

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
GENOA — The search continues this week in Genoa as an archaeological team searches for human remains in connection to the Genoa Indian Industrial School. Last week Nebraska State Archeologist Dave Williams and his team began the process of unearthing a possible site of the school’s cemetery.
The 4-H Showcase kicked off on Tuesday morning at the Nance County Fairgrounds with the Fashion Show. The showcase continues all week in Fullerton. NCJ photos by Amarha Bridger

The 4-H Showcase kicked off on Tuesday morning at the Nance County Fairgrounds with the Fashion Show. The showcase continues all week in Fullerton. NCJ photos by Amarha Bridger

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4-H’ers ready for showcase

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
FULLERTON — It all comes down to this week. Nance County 4-H’ers have been working hard for months and this week is their time to shine. The 4-H Showcase is underway.
Logan Padula (left), Kolt Francis, Riley Williams, Axel Collins, Kyle Horn, Richard Trask, Colton Harris wait to be picked up at Casey’s. NCJ photo by April Carr

Logan Padula (left), Kolt Francis, Riley Williams, Axel Collins, Kyle Horn, Richard Trask, Colton Harris wait to be picked up at Casey’s. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Kids make most of detasseling season

April Carr
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
FULLERTON — Every July, young people across the state start their day well before dawn to participate in what many consider a rural Nebraskan right of passage. Detasseling is hot hard work and thousands of kids starting as young as age 12 do it every July.

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Hospital has a positive impact on city’s fiscal health

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
COLUMBUS – Columbus Community Hospital’s commitment to health extends far beyond the hospital walls. Through its traditional health care services, fitness and wellness programs, telehealth technology and community partnerships, CCH’s impact on the community’s fiscal health is undeniable.
A Watchful Eye

A Watchful Eye

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A Watchful Eye

Amarha Bridger
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
FULLERTON — Spending all day at the pool in the summer is a day well spent, but that wouldn’t be possible if not for the lifeguards that keep you safe. Lifeguards are an important part of making your pool experience enjoyable.