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Caleb Poore, CEO present plaque to Anthony Kusek, MD.

Caleb Poore, CEO present plaque to Anthony Kusek, MD.

BCHC announces changes in key medical leadership roles

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Anthony Kusek for his many years of dedicated service as Chief of Medical Staff — a role vital to the leadership and coordination of BCHC’s medical providers. Dr.
Back row: Jaimie Beister, Jamie Afrank, Janet Feik, Carla Berlin, Nettie Horan, Colton Pelster. Front row: Melissia Nissen, Angie Swantek, Abbie Nelson, Heather Imler. Photo provided

Back row: Jaimie Beister, Jamie Afrank, Janet Feik, Carla Berlin, Nettie Horan, Colton Pelster. Front row: Melissia Nissen, Angie Swantek, Abbie Nelson, Heather Imler. Photo provided

Boone County Health Center named 2025 Cardiac Rehab Program of the Year

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been honored with the 2025 Cardiac Rehab Program of the Year by the Nebraska Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network (NCVPRN).

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Remainder of November SNAP benefits issued to Nebraskans

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
LINCOLN — Today, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) distributed the remaining balance of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to all Nebraska recipients.This disbursement brings households to their full monthly SNAP amount for November.
Interconnection Systems Inc. President and CEO Wayne Williams (left) and Central City Schools Superintendent Jeff Jensen joined State Senator Loren Lippincott for a roundtable discussion last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Interconnection Systems Inc. President and CEO Wayne Williams (left) and Central City Schools Superintendent Jeff Jensen joined State Senator Loren Lippincott for a roundtable discussion last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lippincott speaks to voters at NEGOP roundtable

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — State Senator Loren Lippincott had the opportunity last week to speak to voters at a NEGOP Roundtable.The event brought Lippincott, Central City Schools Superintendent Jeff Jensen and Interconnection Systems Inc.

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Loup cookbooks available to customers

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
COLUMBUS —Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available. The cookbook features recipes submitted by Loup Power District employees and retirees and their spouses.

SNAP benefits paused in November due to federal shutdown

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), at the direction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), will pause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on October 29 due to the federal government shutdown.
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Reeg enters not guilty plea

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man has entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to the killing of a Fullerton woman.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, was arraigned in the district court of Platte County on Thursday. Reeg was arrested in connection to the Sept.
Twin River graduate Trey Quick leads the Association of Big Ten Students, giving a voice to students from Lincoln to Washington. Photo provided

Twin River graduate Trey Quick leads the Association of Big Ten Students, giving a voice to students from Lincoln to Washington. Photo provided

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A BIG (TEN) VOICE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
LINCOLN — A Twin River graduate is becoming a leading voice among Big Ten students.Trey Quick, a 2023 Twin River graduate, is a rising star in student government at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and beyond.

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BCHC Patient Accounts Office relocating November 1

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
ALBION — Beginning November 1st, the Boone County Health Center Patient Accounts Office will relocate to the South Entrance of the Health Center. This change was made with patients in mind, as the majority of visitors already use the South Entrance for appointments and services.