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Cindy Russell, Chapter AG President awards Paige Wood a certificate that recognizes her receipt of the P.E.O. Star Scholarship. Photo provided

Cindy Russell, Chapter AG President awards Paige Wood a certificate that recognizes her receipt of the P.E.O. Star Scholarship. Photo provided

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Paige Wood receives prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Paige Wood, a recent graduate of Fullerton High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. ChapterAG of Fullerton. The P.E.O.
Art Mach, VP, (left) and Tim Hellbusch, president, present the scholarship to Trey Swertzic. Photo provided

Art Mach, VP, (left) and Tim Hellbusch, president, present the scholarship to Trey Swertzic. Photo provided

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Trey Swertzic receives $1,000 Cedar River Bikers scholarship

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Trey Swertzic of Fullerton has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Cedar River Bikers. He will be attending Northeast Community College and has been accepted into their lineman program and is currently working as a summer internship here in Fullerton.
Club members that assisted with the project include Paige Wood (left), Keila Dubas, Peyton Thomas, Derek Warner, Landen Glup, Colton Harris and Riley Williams.

Club members that assisted with the project include Paige Wood (left), Keila Dubas, Peyton Thomas, Derek Warner, Landen Glup, Colton Harris and Riley Williams.

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Flag pole installed at Nance County Fairgrounds

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Nance County Junior Leaders and 4-H Shooting Sports clubs recently installed flagpoles at the Nance County Fairgrounds. Both clubs applied for and received Development Fund Grants for $400 each from the Nance County 4-H Council for this project.
Lonnie Kava, 94, has been playing music most of his life. He has been married to his wife, Irene, for more than 70 years. Photo provided

Lonnie Kava, 94, has been playing music most of his life. He has been married to his wife, Irene, for more than 70 years. Photo provided

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A conversation with Lonnie Kava

April Carr
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
When the average marriage length in the United States is just under 20 years and the average life expectancy 77, it is refreshing to have the privilege to meet someone who has beaten both statistics by several decades.

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THEY SAID IT . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
What does independence mean to you? “To me independence means you have the freedom to do or say what you want. You don’t have someone else controlling your actions or your speech.

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AROUND THE COUNTY

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Genoa is holding their firework display July 3rd at Dusk. A rain date is scheduled for July 4th. The fireworks will be shot off in the Northwest Corner of the Twin River Football Field. The firework display is sponsored by the City of Genoa, Genoa Volunteer Fire Department and Community Donations.

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Celebrate July 4 with Veterans

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Directors of the Nance County Veterans Memorial will be hosting a “Show & Shine” Car display in memory of Tom Delaney. Tom was a founding member of the memorial and an avid collector of cars. The rules of the show are simple: • Everyone is welcome to participate. • Any vehicle may be entered.
LLNRD updates Crop Water Use report

LLNRD updates Crop Water Use report

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LLNRD updates Crop Water Use report

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Lower Loup NRD has updated its Crop Water Use Report format. The updated layout consolidates data from three automated regional weather stations within the High Plains Regional Climate Center network into useful infographics updated every Wednesday through the growing season.

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Columbus area celebrates We Care for Kids inaugural year

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Efforts in Platte, Colfax, Boone and Nance counties helped the We Care for Kids/Por todos los niños campaign reach more than 100,000 people across Nebraska in the first year. Launched on June 15, 2022, the campaign has helped build support for quality child care and early learning in the state.
ABOVE: Area children completed the puzzle at the Genoa Public Library. BELOW: The library allows kids to create a puzzle of their own. Photos provided

ABOVE: Area children completed the puzzle at the Genoa Public Library. BELOW: The library allows kids to create a puzzle of their own. Photos provided

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Summer Programs continue at Genoa Library

Kimberly Ellenwood
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
GENOA — This week’s summer reading programs met on Wednesday at noon and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. We read Harold and Hog Pretend for Real by Dan Santat. Then the children had the opportunity to create their very own unique puzzle using blank puzzles.