Prairie Doc

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women.

Boone County Health Center brings dermatologist to Albion

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is thrilled to announce an exciting new service for our community — dermatology care is now available close to home! Beginning this month, Dr. Dillon Clarey, a boardcertified dermatologist, will see patients at BCHC on the fourth Friday of each month.

Crews work to restore power after storm

A March Blizzard traveled through eastern Nebraska, including Cornhusker Public Power District’s service area, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, causing approximately 3,600 meters to be without power, many for three days.

A NEW JOURNEY

Fullerton welcomed a new group of Warriors last week for Kindergarten Round-up. The 23 future kindergarten students had the opportunity to sign a letter of intent and spend time in the classroom. 

Cornhusker PPD CEO announces retirement

On behalf of the Cornhusker PPD Board of Directors: It is with both pride and sorrow that Cornhusker Public Power District is announcing the retirement of Clay Gibbs as the CEO/ GM of our District.Clay will celebrate his 32nd anniversary with the District in the upcoming weeks.

Smith announces 2025 art competition

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Adrian Smith (RNE) invites high school students across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition by Monday, April 7th.Smith is working with the NebraskaArt Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.

April to focus on child abuse prevention efforts, wear blue April 4

COLUMBUS — A statewide partnership that includes Columbus Area United Way (CAUW), Community and Family Partnership (CFP) and Bring Up Nebraska is working to color our communities blue in April.

The next generation of farmers & ranchers: How to transition your operation

What happens if your family’s ranching or farming operation is unable to transfer to the next generation? On April 4th a workshop will be held in Columbus, NE at the Platte County Ag Park, 822 15th St, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Gov. Pillen provides update on statewide damage assessment following blizzard

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is providing an update on the statewide damage assessment in the aftermath of Wednesday’s blizzard. Emergency managers continue to collect information to determine any local needs.

SHOWING STRENGTH

The Fullerton Powerlifting Team participated in the Class-D State Powerlifting competition on Saturday. The meet was held in Harvard and featured teams from across the state of Nebraska.