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5 chili teams compete for 3 trophies

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
FULLERTON — Sample different chilis and support Fullerton students.Fullerton TeamMates are just days away from their inaugural Chili Cook-Off fund-raiser and it is shaping up to be one of the group’s biggest fundraisers to date. The big event is Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Eagles Club.
The Community Giving Tree is now up at Reimer Pharmacy! Stop by during business hours to pick up a wish list for a child or family. Please return unwrapped gifts by Dec. 17. Thank you in advance for your generosity — our community truly is amazing! Photo provided

The Community Giving Tree is now up at Reimer Pharmacy! Stop by during business hours to pick up a wish list for a child or family. Please return unwrapped gifts by Dec. 17. Thank you in advance for your generosity — our community truly is amazing! Photo provided

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Giving tree at pharmacy

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Beth Sonderup (left) and Lori Cornwell stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Beth Sonderup (left) and Lori Cornwell stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Get your Tree of Love tags

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
FULLERTON — There is still time to join in on the holiday fun surrounding the Tree of Love.The Tree of Love is in its 31st year. Each year 1st Bank & Trust puts up a tree in their Fullerton branch and members of the community select a name tag and purchase gifts for the stranger on the tag.

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Museum open on Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
NCJ Staff ReportFULLERTON — The Fullerton Museum will be open on Friday, Dec. 5 from 2-5 p.m.The open house is part of Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration.Visitors can enjoy apple cider and a candy cane from the tree. They will also have a Guess the Candy in the jar.

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Nebraska Corn Board seeks candidates for vacancies

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
LINCOLN — Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board (Nebraska Corn Board) will expire June 30, 2026, and Nebraska’s corn checkoff program is seeking candidates to petition for those districts.

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Watch for fluctuating water levels in Loup River

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
NCJ Staff ReportCOLUMBUS—LoupPower District wants to remind the public that water levels may fluctuate along the Loup River from the Genoa Headworks to Columbus and along the Platte River from Columbus to Schuyler.

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Thanks & More

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The family of Rose Zaruba wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love, support, and kindness shown during our time of loss. Your prayers, visits, flowers, and comforting words have been a source of strength.
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Bo Olson promoted to Plant Operator

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
COLUMBUS — Casey “Bo” Olson of Genoa has been promoted to Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse.In his new rol e , Ols on monitors and controls the three generation units at Columbus and remotely controls the Monroe Powerhouse.
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Imus marks 40 years at Loup Power District

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
COLUMBUS — Fullerton Division Superintendent Guy Imus was recently recognized for 40 years of service to Loup Power District.Imus joined Loup in 1985 as an Apprentice Line Technician at Fullerton.He was promoted to Line Technician in 1986 and to Journey Line Technician in 1989.