Donations & Memorials

NANCE COUNTY FOUNDATIONDonationsGene and Anne Burton Cathy Sullivan Bob and Sue MalanderMemorialsIn memory of Armie Newquist: Norm Ronell In memory of John Edward Nelson: Gloor Brothers In memory of Ruth Myers: Bob and Sue Malander In memory of Helen Ainlay Vogt: Dr Christine Webster In memory of...

Hospital schedules Mead Family Cancer Center ribbon cutting and open house

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital invites community members and local businesses to celebrate the opening of its new Mead Family Cancer Center, 4600 38th St., with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m.

Nebraska juniors take top prize

Nebraska juniors won first place in the intermediate frankfurters division and overall in the entire frankfurters category during the All-American Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky.

What’s local news worth?

Do you value local news coverage?It costs most subscribers 87 cents per week to have an issue of the Nance County Journal delivered to their mailbox. For a $45 annual subscription, you have been able to stay up to date on what is going on in and around Nance County.You read that right.

Peru State College Named Education Insider Magazine’s 2026 Liberal Arts College of the Year

PERU — Peru State College has been named 2026 Liberal Arts College of the Year by Education Insider Magazine, recognizing the college’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education, student success, community engagement, and preparing graduates for meaningful careers and lives of purpose.

Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic: Specializing in the neck up

COLUMBUS — Your everyday life deserves high-quality care, and Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic specializes in everything from the neck up.Otolaryngologists, also known as ENTs (ear, nose and throat specialists), treat a wide range of conditions relating to the head and neck.

Do you have money out there?

LINCOLN — Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg reports that his office has returned more than $13.7 million in unclaimed property so far in 2026 — and he’s encouraging all Nebraskans to search NebraskaLostCash.gov to see if they have money waiting to be claimed.From Jan.

DHHS announces Nebraska RHTP dashboard

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is announcing the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Dashboard which will provide stakeholders and the public with information on the progress throughout the project.

USDA designates more Nebraska counties as disasters; frees up loan assistance to farmers impacted by drought

LINCOLN — The number of Nebraska counties adversely impacted by drought continues to grow.

Nebraska students’ environmental artwork to be featured in 2027 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” calendar

LINCOLN — The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2027 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar.