UNL Extension

It might be winter but planting season will be here before we know it. If needing help selecting a new tree, shrub, perennial or ornamental grass, a good plant list to refer to is the GreatPlants for the Great Plains program.

Twin River board calls 2 special meetings

GENOA — Twin River Board of Education is moving forward with their search for their next superintendent.The board has scheduled two special meetings in the coming days that will deal with the search. A special meeting is set for 5 p.m.

Calling all potential kindergarten students

FULLERTON — Fullerton Elementary will hold Kindergarten Round-up on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 9-11 a.m. at the school.Information will be mailed out to parents of all prospective 20252026 Kindergarten students. If you do not receive a packet of information, please contact Mrs.

Learn about CPR on Monday

The community is invited to a class that could save a person’s life.Heart Saver Training is coming to the Fullerton Public Library on Monday from 6-7 p.m. Fullerton teacher Brandon Siegel will lead the class.

Governor Pillen Testifies in Support of the Stand With Women Act

LINCOLN – Last week, Governor Jim Pillen appeared before the Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to support the Stand With Women Act (LB89), sponsored on his behalf by Senator Kathleen Kauth.

BCHC adds expertise with MaKayla Prothman, OTD, OTR/L

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is thrilled to announce the addition of MaKayla Prothman, OTD, OTR/L, to its team of healthcare professionals.

Farm Credit Services of America returns $10.2M in cash-back dividends to Nebraska farmers

COLUMBUS — Farmers and ranchers in Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte and Polk counties will be receiving $10.

CELEBRATING A HERO

GENOA — You can tell the measure of a man by the company he keeps. Based on the turnout on Tuesday, Bennie Rinkol stands 10-feet tall.A standing room only crowd filled Genoa City Hall to witness Governor Jim Pillen recognize Genoa’s World War II veteran.