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Modernizing healthcare improves patient care

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is earning nationwide recognition for transforming how it delivers care through advanced population health technology. This modernization is improving outcomes for patients across the Health Center’s seven-county service area.
Everly, 8, Freya, 4, and Ingrid Schock, 4 months, visit with Santa during Old-Fashioned Christmas in Fullerton.

Everly, 8, Freya, 4, and Ingrid Schock, 4 months, visit with Santa during Old-Fashioned Christmas in Fullerton.

Feels like Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Fullerton kicked off the holiday season with their Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration on Friday. There was plenty of great Christmas gifts to choose from, holiday treats and even rides on a carousel and hay rack rides.

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Lower Loup NRD announces photo contest

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is now accepting entries for its 2026 Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district.
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Banks warn of check scam

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
First Bank & Trust of Fullerton, Genoa Community Bank and Points West Community Bank are proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with the U.S.
The 2025 Nance County 4-H Supporter Award was presented to the Ahlers family. Pictured Jake (left), Butch, LaRee and Steve Pritchard, Boone-Nance extension educator. Photo provided

The 2025 Nance County 4-H Supporter Award was presented to the Ahlers family. Pictured Jake (left), Butch, LaRee and Steve Pritchard, Boone-Nance extension educator. Photo provided

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4-H members & leaders recognized

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
FULLERTON — Nance County 4-H family members enjoyed Walking Tacos compliments of Farm Credit Services of America, at the Annual Nance County 4-H Achievement Party held in early November at the Nance County Eventer Center in Fullerton, said Steve Pritchard, Extension Educator in Boone & Nance...
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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.