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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at data center news conference. Photo provided

Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at data center news conference. Photo provided

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Gov. Pillen signs executive order on data centers

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order ending access to tax incentives provided through the state’s ImagiNE Nebraska Act for data centers.
Barbara Lacina

Barbara Lacina

DHHS announces new director of office of economic assistance

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LINCOLN — Barbara Lacina is now serving as director of the Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).“I am honored to have this opportunity to lead OEA and serve families across Nebraska,” Lacina said.
Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Quilts of Valor presented to 4 veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. Rodney Russell presented by Daffney & Dillena OlsonRodney Russell was born March 19, 1935.
Fullerton grad Elena Reimer has worked as an extension intern this summer. Last week she saw the other side of the Nance County Fair. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton grad Elena Reimer has worked as an extension intern this summer. Last week she saw the other side of the Nance County Fair. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Reimer sees the other side of 4-H, fair

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
FULLERTON — After being involved with 4-H for more than 10 years as a 4-H’er, Fullerton grad Elena Reimer had the opportunity to see the Nance County Fair from a different perspective.Reimer has been working as an intern for the Nance County Extension office this summer.
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Congressman stops by NCJ office

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
FULLERTON — The Nance County Journal staff had the opportunity to talk to Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) last week while he was traveling around the district.In addition to talking with NCJ co-owner Rick Holtz, Smith met with economic development officials in the county.
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Sabata performs in Midland’s All-State musical

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Fullerton sophomore P.J. Sabata recently performed with the Midland University All-State Musical. After three days of rehearsals, Sabata took part in a production of Shrek: The Musical. She auditioned back in the spring for the July 15-18 overnight camp.