Columbus Hospital to host Spring Diabetes Technology Fair

COLUMBUS — People who have diabetes will receive a unique opportunity to learn more about monitors, pumps and other devices during Columbus Community Hospital’s Spring Diabetes Technology Fair.The event will take place on Wednesday, April 2, from 5-7 p.m. in the hospital’s Platte and Prairie rooms.

Donations & Memorials

PEACE CEMETERY Memorials Eric & Megan Dubas in memory of Todd HellbuschSubmit your donations to the Nance County Journal by emailing them to nancecountyjournal@yahoo.com

Become a state trooper in 2025, applications open until March 31

LINCOLN — Your opportunity to make a difference for Nebraskans is here, with a career you get to define. Nebraska State Patrol applications are open until March 31 at NebraskaTroopers.com.

Landscape and garden fertilization not one size fits all

Fertilization of gardens and landscapes typically begins in April after soils have warmed. With fertilization, one size (or fertilizer) does not fit all. A soil test, along with knowing plant needs, is the best way to determine nutrients needed.

Variable Rate Irrigation cost-share program application deadline is March 31

Since 2019, the Lower Loup NRD has offered cost-share to landowners to upgrade their center pivot systems to become Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) capable to control the speed of their center pivots. Most modern pivots can be updated to a VRI setup if not already so equipped.

Workshop set for farm/ranch transition

What is your plan for the future? A Farm & Ranch Transition Workshop to be held April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Platte County AG Park, located at 822 15th St, Columbus, NE 68601 Succession planning, or the lack thereof, has major implications for the legacy of family farms across the U.S.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month.

Cornhusker PPD customers give $5,700 to help their communities

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $5,700 to 23 organizations at the February 3 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.