Husker Coach to headline Governor’s Summit

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!

Tips to stay safe on Independence Day

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.

Club News Briefs

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

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.

DAYS OF FUN

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. 

HOT WHEELS

The temperature may have read 97 degrees, but that did not slow down Fullerton’s drivers. Cruise Night returned to downtown on Broadway on Saturday night. A modest crowd lined the street to see what cars would drive down the street.

What is value of a library?

FULLERTON — Have you ever thought about how much a community benefits from a quality library?That was the question posed by Fullerton Library Director Laurel Marlatt last week when she spoke at the Fullerton City Council meeting.