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NE Task Force One deploys to Texas

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen has directed the deployment of Nebraska Task Force One (NE-TF1) – Nebraska’s Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Team to flood-stricken areas of Texas. The 45-member group, including two canine teams, will leave Lincoln this afternoon.
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City: Vote ‘YES’ on LB840

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
FULLERTON — In the upcoming special election, Fullerton residents will have the opportunity to vote on the continuation of the city’s long-standing LB840 program — a key initiative supporting local infrastructure and economic development since 2010.
The parade will return to Broadway on Friday at 4 p.m. NCJ file photo

The parade will return to Broadway on Friday at 4 p.m. NCJ file photo

Celebrate freedom on Friday

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
FULLERTON — There is plenty to do on the Fourth of July in Fullerton.The veteran’s museum is once again hosting a car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the car show begins at 9 a.m.Fullerton FFA is sponsoring a sand volleyball tournament in the city park.

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Husker Coach to headline Governor’s Summit

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced that Matt Rhule, head football coach for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will keynote the Governor’s Summit the morning of August 14 in Kearney.“Coach Rhule loves Nebraska because — it’s the people!

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Tips to stay safe on Independence Day

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Lincoln, NE – No matter how you celebrate Independence Day, be sure to stay safe with these safety tips from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.Firework SafetyFireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but they can also be dangerous.

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Club News Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Piecin’ Pals Quilt Group Piecin’ Pals Quilt Group met on Wednesday May 7, 2025 with nine members present. Shelley Towey opened the meeting with the question of the month, “Have you ever sewn in your PJ’s?” It was almost split down the middle with 4 answering yes, and 5 saying no.

First human case of West Nile Virus reported

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
LINCOLN — The first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season has been detected in the East Central District Health Department.East Central District Health Department serves Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties.
NCJ photos by Ken Kush

NCJ photos by Ken Kush

DAYS OF FUN

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Crowds flocked to the Nance County Fairgrounds last week for the Nance County Festival. The festival kicked off on Thursday and ran until Saturday and featured live music each night, plenty of food to eat, a free carnival in the baseball outfield and fireworks. 

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Fullerton implements water restrictions

Rick Holtz
Monday, June 23, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton City Council voted to restrict residents watering their lawns to just three days a week.The council unanimously approved a plan to limit water usage to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with lawn watering prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.