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Cornhusker PPD Board elects officers

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

New officers were elected at the Cornhusker Public Power District Board meeting on January 20, 2025.Jon Gehring, rural Platte Center, was elected president. He was appointed to the board in January 2017.

Columbus Community Hospital recognizes Esteban Coria with Sheaf of Wheat Award

Ncj Staff Report

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce that Esteban Coria, a valued member of the hospital’s medical interpretation team, has been honored with the prestigious Sheaf of Wheat Award.

Fullerton students donated toys to Boone County Health Center. Paisley Jazwick (left), Grace Crouse, Miranda Jazwick, Rayna Hamik, Carly Malander, Molly Dubas, Melissa Aaberg, Jett Malander, Cindy Lesiak. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Students: Better to give than receive

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

FULLERTON — Fullerton students learned it is better to give than to receive.

Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation is now accepting donations for renovations, repairs, and upgrades

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Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation is now accepting donations for renovations, repairs, and upgrades

Nickie Drozd

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

GENOA — The Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation is now accepting donations for building renovations, repairs, and system upgrades.In September of 2024, The Genoa U.S.

Lippincott

Senator files term limits resolution

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

LINCOLN — Senator Loren Lippincott (district 34) has filed Resolution 21 (LR21) for Nebraska to join the states calling for a convention for proposing a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The effort is being spearheaded by the nonpartisan, nonprofit, U.S.

Nance County Foundation presents $965.00 check to Laurel Marlatt, Fullerton Library Director

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Lisa Lassek, board member of the Nance County Foundation, presents a check for $965.00 to Laurel Marlatt, Fullerton Library Director.

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Wayne State’s planetarium and laser shows resuming Jan. 24-25 for spring 2025 semester

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

WAYNE —Wayne State College resumes its free planetarium and laser shows for the Spring 2025 semester on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are accepted.On Friday, Jan.

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Fischer welcomes new age of American greatness

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

WASHINGTON – Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) welcomed a new age of American greatness during her remarks at the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance at the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies.

Ramaekers

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Jon Ramaekers marks 5-year service anniversary with Cornhusker Public Power District

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Jon Ramaekers, journey line technician, recently celebrated his 5-year service anniversary with Cornhusker Public Power District. He was hired in October 2019 and worked on the ground crew. He was promoted to apprentice line technician a few months later.

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NDEE releases report on statewide Nitrate in Drinking Water Study

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has released a report following the completion of the Nebraska Nitrate in Drinking Water Study.Funding for the study came from the passage of LB 814 during the 2023 legislative session, at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen.