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Nebraska State Fair to host Fiesta Latina Celebration August 31

News Staff
Friday, August 15, 2025
The Nebraska State Fair will host Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 31, celebrating Latino culture, music, and tradition with a full day of entertainment and community connection. The event serves as a vibrant early kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins in mid-September.

Broadcasters honor Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson

News Staff
Friday, August 15, 2025
LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media “Morning Edition” host and reporter Dale Johnson was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) Hall of Fame on Aug. 12, at the association’s annual convention in La Vista, Neb.“Dale represents the very best of public media.
Genoa resident Bennie Rinkol was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Sunday. His quilt was created by Josie Williams and it will be on display at the Nebraska State Fair. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Genoa resident Bennie Rinkol was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Sunday. His quilt was created by Josie Williams and it will be on display at the Nebraska State Fair. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Bennie Rinkol receives Quilt of Valor

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GENOA — That’s how you celebrate your 101st birthday.Bennie Rinkol was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Sunday. The Genoa resident received the quilt surrounded by his family.Rinkol’s quilt was created by Josie Williams and was one of three presentations at the Nance County Fair.

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Fullerton schools discuss facilities use

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
FULLERTON — There is a knock at the door. Will the Fullerton Schools Board of Education open it?Scott Gonsior, representing a group seeking more access to Fullerton’s facilities, went before the Board of Education on Monday. His plea?

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City OKs temporary corn pile bunker

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
FULLERTON — Central Valley Ag is moving forward with a plan to build a temporary bunker to hold corn.The Fullerton City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit application at its special meeting on Friday.
Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Parents get crash course on being fans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GENOA — It’s a message going around the state and on Sunday it was heard in Nance County.Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday.
Columbus Community Hospital’s maternal child health department is joining hospitals across the state in a new initiative aimed at saving the lives of postpartum patients. Photo provided

Columbus Community Hospital’s maternal child health department is joining hospitals across the state in a new initiative aimed at saving the lives of postpartum patients. Photo provided

CCH adopts postpartum alert program to enhance maternal care

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital’s maternal child health department is joining hospitals across the state in a new initiative aimed at saving the lives of postpartum patients.