Gov. Pillen previews 2025 legislative priorities

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is previewing some of his priorities for the 2025 legislative session. These initiatives, and others, align with his administration’s ongoing commitment to kids, taxes, agriculture and values.

Apples For Nance County

My goal was to provide beautification and fresh fruit to Nance County. Also to draw more visitors to the Nance County Veterans Memorial & Military Resource Center.

Meet Santa at Columbus Community Hospital

COLUMBUS — Ho, ho, ho! Get ready for a jolly good time! Santa Claus is making a special visit to Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-6 p.m. Families are invited to come and meet Santa, take pictures with him and even give him their Christmas wish lists.

LOUP LINES - Volume 45, No. 12 (Dec. 2024)

I don’t know who the genius is who first decided to include a camera in a smartphone, but that was really … smart. Now, millions of people have a good quality camera within arm’s reach at any given moment, day or night. Selfies are great, I guess. Cat videos, too.

Governor announces Capitol tree lighting & Hometown Christmas details

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne are inviting Nebraskans to two holiday events on Dec. 8. The first is the annual lighting of the State Christmas Tree. The second event, which will follow immediately after, is the Hometown Christmas at the Governor’s Residence.

Watch for fluctuating Loup River water level

COLUMBUS—Loup Power District wants to remind the public that water levels may fluctuate along the Loup River from the Genoa Headworks to Columbus and along the Platte River from Columbus to Schuyler.

Demi Lusche honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

COLUMBUS — Demi Lusche, RN, recently received Columbus Community Hospital’s DAISY Award for the third quarter of 2024. Lusche is a registered nurse and transport registered nurse in the hospital’s emergency department.

Sabata 10th chair with All-State band

LINCOLN — Fullerton sophomore Lylla Sabata performed on Friday with the All-State Band at the Lied Center in Lincoln.She was selected as 10th Chair French Horn. This was her second year in a row performing with the All-State Band.

Sharing God’s love, world wide

Jeanan Glenn picked up Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on Friday at the home of Fran Cupples. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world.