Boone County Health Center hosts Green Dot training

ALBION – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) will host its first Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Boone County Health Center. The training is free and open to the public, and a light lunch will be provided.

Donations & Memorials

BELGRADE MAIN CEMETERYMemorial Betty Carlson in memory of Roger Carlson, Roger Hellbusch and Ray AhlersFULLERTON CEMETERY Donation Harris & Janice (Peterson) FrankelFULLERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Memorials In Memory of Marty Milby Priscilla Milby Wayne & Ev Wondercheck Dennis Gabriel Karen &...

Library ready for new year

Happy New Year from the Fullerton Public Library!The new adult reading challenge for 2026 is available to be picked up. Read a minimum of 12 books by December 30, 2026 and win a prize.Programming schedule for January – April is now available to pick up at the library.

Nebraska Republican Party opens delegate registration for 2026 county, state conventions

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Republican Party (NEGOP) announced today that registration is open for Republicans interested in serving as delegates to their 2026 county conventions and the 2026 Nebraska Republican Party State Convention.

The Bible Says . . .

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

First-in-the-nation waiver restricting soda and energy drinks from SNAP took effect Jan. 1

LINCOLN — In April 2025, Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove soda and energy drinks from the list of items eligible for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Volunteer, guest services to host soup fundraiser Jan. 19

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital’s volunteer and guest services department will host the Soup Lady Fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 19. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pawnee and Pioneer rooms.

Nationwide CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Jan. 15

LYONS — Farmers and ranchers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until Jan. 15 to submit initial paperwork.Although the U.S.

Nebraska Library Commission Announces Public Library Accreditation

Nebraska Library Commission Library Development Director Christa Porter recently announced the accreditation of 34 public libraries across Nebraska.The Genoa Public Library was included on the list. The Fullerton Public Library is accredited through 2027.

Center for Rural Affairs to host events focused on tax preparation, construction, conservation, and more

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold: South Sioux City, Nebraska - Center Chats - Café, Conversación, y Crecimiento (Español), Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Chilango’s Pizza, 112 E 19th St.