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The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

31 Clifton Builders prepare to impact businesses, teams, communities

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln selected 31 students for the 10th cohort of the Clifton Builders Program.Housed in the College of Business, the program brings together students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential to lead high-performing teams.
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Moose seen near Fullerton

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — Here is something you don’t see every day.Video has popped up of a moose casually walking in a field not too far from North Star Church just west of Fullerton.The moose is being monitored by the Nebraska Game and Parks and the Nance County Sheriff’s Office.

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BCHC foundation hosts tailgate

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
ALBION — The Boone County Health Center Foundation invites the community to a fun-filled BYOB Tailgate Party on Friday, October 17, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Albion. Doors open at 6:30 PM and game starts at 7 PM.

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Troopers honor cancer fighters with Pink Patch Project

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
LINCOLN — As the calendar turns to October, the Nebraska State Patrol and many other police agencies are honoring cancer fighters with the annual Pink Patch Project. This is the eighth year for NSP’s participation in the Pink Patch Project, which coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Loup hosting Public Power Week events Oct. 6-10

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The public is invited to Public Power Week events throughout Loup Power District’s service territory on Oct. 6–10.Public Power Week is held the first week of October every year to help customers understand the benefits of public power.

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UNL Extension

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Cooler temperatures mean it’s time to pull out jackets and pullout the fertilizer for your lawn. Fall not only offers the ideal conditions to reseed or overseed your turf, but it’s also one of the best times to fertilize.

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Boil order lifted in Fullerton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton’s boil order was lifted on Thursday.Fire hydrants were flushed and samples submitted last week. The city announced the all-clear on Thursday afternoon.The city of Fullerton was placed under a boil order two weeks ago after the city was notified of E.

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Red Wagon Parade set for Oct. 10

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors are ready for Homecoming.The Red Wagon Parade and Pep Rally down Main Street will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Fullerton will take on Archangels Catholic at 7 p.m. on Friday for the Homecoming Game.The festivities will begin around 3 p.m.
Students in the JAG program show teacher Tyse Rogers a photo they identified that represents their chosen strength during a discussion in class at Kimball High School. JAG, or Jobs for America’s Graduates, is a class that helps prepare students for life after graduation. Photo by Irene North for the Flatwater Free Press

Students in the JAG program show teacher Tyse Rogers a photo they identified that represents their chosen strength during a discussion in class at Kimball High School. JAG, or Jobs for America’s Graduates, is a class that helps prepare students for life after graduation. Photo by Irene North for the Flatwater Free Press

What's the role of a college degree in Nebraska's Kimball County? Depends on who you ask. 

News Staff
Saturday, September 27, 2025
By Natalia AlamdariFlatwater Free Press This story is a collaboration between Flatwater Free Press and Open Campus. KIMBALL — Growing up on a reservation in Montana, the career path for Tyse Rogers seemed obvious.