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Macy Reichmuth wins Service Over Self Award

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize Macy Reichmuth, RN, BSN, as its fourth-quarter Service Over Self Award recipient.Reichmuth works as a service line coordinator in the outpatient surgical department at the hospital.

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Workshop for veterans highlights agritourism

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
LYONS — Military veterans interested in agriculture are invited to attend a series of on-farm and virtual workshops focusing on farm stays and outdoor experiences. This course is free for active military service members and military veterans.
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Business Briefs

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tworek promoted to Dredge LeadCOLUMBUS, Neb. — Bryan Tworek has been promoted to Dredge Lead at Loup Power District.In his new role, Tworek will oversee the operation and maintenance of the District’s dredge at the Genoa Headworks. The dredge vacuums sand from the settling basin at the Headworks.

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Cent. Comm. College sees enrollment boost

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Enrollment at Central Community College is up at the start of the 2026 spring semester. Total college- wide enrollment stands at 6,624, up from 6,359 at the start of the 2025 spring semester and represents an increase of 4.2 percent.
JMCC All in Good Time 32N won junior bull calf champion at the 2026 National Western Stock Show’s Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 17 in Denver, Colo. Briggs Crouse, Belgrade, Neb., owns the winning bull. Addie Crouse showed the bull in the competition. Photo by Legacy Livestock Imaging.

JMCC All in Good Time 32N won junior bull calf champion at the 2026 National Western Stock Show’s Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 17 in Denver, Colo. Briggs Crouse, Belgrade, Neb., owns the winning bull. Addie Crouse showed the bull in the competition. Photo by Legacy Livestock Imaging.

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IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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Soup supper to benefit music students

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
FULLERTON — Enjoy a bowl of soup and a slice of pie before you watch the Superbowl.A fund-raiser for the group of music students wanting to go to Europe will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fullerton Firehouse. All proceeds will go toward the music students’ trip to Europe.

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Cornwell seeks another term

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
FULLERTON — One more candidate has joined the race for Nance County Supervisor.Republican Timothy C. Cornwell filed paperwork this week to enter the race. With him filing, now all four incumbent members of the Nance County Board of Supervisors are seeking another term.
The Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation invites the community to an open house on Feb. 20 to remember and honor the boarding school survivors. Photo provided

The Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation invites the community to an open house on Feb. 20 to remember and honor the boarding school survivors. Photo provided

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Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation to host open house honoring boarding school survivors

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
GENOA — The Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation will hold an Open House on Friday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 209 E. Webster Ave. in recognition of LR 280 (2022), the Nebraska legislative resolution that honors and remembers boarding school survivors.

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Fullerton interviews superintendent candidates

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
By Rick Holtz NCJ Co-Owner FULLERTON — The Fullerton Board of Education met on Tuesday to interview three candidates for their open superintendent position.Two of the candidates have superintendent experience at districts in Nebraska.