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Giving Week coming September 1

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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.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Congratulations to Harlow for completing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Fullerton Public Library. Harlow is the daughter of Wes and Jordan Wetovick. 
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Congrats to Audrey on completing the Fullerton Public Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Audrey is the daughter of Jeremy and Missy Wetovick. 
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Build with LEGOS Sept. 2

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Public Library is hosting a Free Kid’s LEGO Hour on Sept. 2.Build with LEGOS on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. LEGOS will be provided.The event is open to children in kindergarten through grade 5. The event can hold up to 10 participants.