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Recital fills air with music

The Kitten on the Keys Music Studio presented a piano/guitar recital on Sunday afternoon, April 19 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Students played solos and duets for family and friends.
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NCJ honored in newspaper contest

LINCOLN — The Nance County Journal was among the newspapers recognized Saturday night in the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.The contest awards capped a multi-day event where journalists from around the state of Nebraska gather to network and learn new tricks to the trade.

Genoa Indian School Museum to open May 1

GENOA — The Genoa Indian School Interpretive Center & Museum will officially open for the season on May 1, welcoming visitors to explore an important piece of local and national history.Regular hours will be Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
TeamMates of Fullerton has been named a partner agency of Columbus United Way. Accepting the check are Amber Hamik, Melissa Aaberg, Jordan Wetovick, Jessica Williams and Laura Sabata. Photo provided

TeamMates of Fullerton has been named a partner agency of Columbus United Way. Accepting the check are Amber Hamik, Melissa Aaberg, Jordan Wetovick, Jessica Williams and Laura Sabata. Photo provided

THANKFUL FOR SUPPORT

FULLERTON — TeamMates of Fullerton wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the Columbus United Way for welcoming us as a partner agency. Your support for our Fullerton TeamMates program is a true reflection of the positive change we aim to foster within our community.

Twin River discusses strategic planning

GENOA — Twin River is looking to the future.The Twin River Board of Education met on Monday and they discussed the district’s strategic plan with Ben Anderjaska from NASB. He told the board they need to be looking ahead at the next 5 to 10 years.

United Way announces all partner agencies

Columbus Area United Way announces 2025 Campaign Allocations focusing on Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Healthy Community. Currently 1 in 4 community members access services supported by ColumbusArea United Way dollars.

Fullerton city-wide clean-up is Saturday

FULLERTON — It’s that time of year again: Time to spruce up your neighborhood.The Fullerton city-wide cleanup day is Saturday. Dumpsters will be available at the Nance County Fairgrounds, located at 406 N. Ida St., from 8 a.m. until they are full.

Bloodmobile collects 48 units

Fullerton Bloodmobile was held April 7th. Our loyal donors presented 48 units. Those giving double units were Craig Christensen (reaching his 11 gal. milestone), Mike Liesch, David Berney and Lisa Lassek.