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NDOI Roadshow set to help with Open Enrollment questions

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
LINCOLN — Topics to be covered during these hour-long sessions include the basics of Medicare, defining the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, a recap of changes in Nebraska that impact people with Medicare, Affordable Care Act (ACA) information, fraud prevention, what to...
LCC recertification presentation (pictured from left to right): Kelsey Knehans, Office & Compliance Coordinator, Development Council for Buffalo County; Kevin Kraenow, Gibbon City Councilman; Derrick Clevenger, Gibbon City Councilman; Leon Stall, Gibbon Mayor; Robert Krier, Gibbon City Councilman; Armando Hernandez-Perez, Gibbon City Councilman; Matt Smallcomb, Gibbon City Administrator; Trevor Lee, President of the Development Council of Buffalo County. Photo provided

LCC recertification presentation (pictured from left to right): Kelsey Knehans, Office & Compliance Coordinator, Development Council for Buffalo County; Kevin Kraenow, Gibbon City Councilman; Derrick Clevenger, Gibbon City Councilman; Leon Stall, Gibbon Mayor; Robert Krier, Gibbon City Councilman; Armando Hernandez-Perez, Gibbon City Councilman; Matt Smallcomb, Gibbon City Administrator; Trevor Lee, President of the Development Council of Buffalo County. Photo provided

City of Gibbon strengthens infrastructure, paves way for growth through leadership certified community program

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
Ongoing investments in an industrial park, city services, and downtown development in the City of Gibbon (pop.1,886) have earned recognition from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED).
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Giving Week coming September 1

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
Peru State College, Nebraska’s first postsecondary educational institution and proudly known as the Campus of a Thousand Oaks, is excited to celebrate our upcoming Giving Week. This special time highlights the spirit of generosity and community that has sustained our College for more than 155 years.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State. Photos provided

The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State. Photos provided

UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band announces show theme, performance schedule

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State.In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the Pride of the Plains will perform Sept.

Free Community Education–Aug. 28

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “The Secrets to Understanding Medicare,” on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell stands next to the Special Response Team’s new armored vehicle. The team can use the 12.8 ton, 8-wheeled Stryker to execute high-risk search warrants or a water rescue. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell stands next to the Special Response Team’s new armored vehicle. The team can use the 12.8 ton, 8-wheeled Stryker to execute high-risk search warrants or a water rescue. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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FLOODS TO FIREFIGHTS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — Bad guys beware: The Nance County Sheriff’s Office has added two armored vehicles to its emergency response arsenal.Sheriff Ben Bakewell said the department has received two 1995 Strykers — 12.8-ton, 8-wheeled armored vehicles once used by the Nebraska State Patrol.

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Pitmasters, vendors needed for Fall Festival

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — Calling all pitmasters: The 2025 Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival BBQ Cook-off is open for registration.Teams can sign up at The Unlimited Look or Schweitz Equipment. The entry fee is $50.Last year’s competition featured 11 teams.

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Twin River amends eligibility requirements

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
GENOA— Twin River loosened eligibility requirements one month after tightening them.Twin River Superintendent said that after the board of education voted to change the academic requirements for sports and activities in July, the district received feedback from the community.