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Cornhusker Public Power Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $200 to the Genoa Public Library for the teen LEGO club program. Accepting the check is President of the Advisory Group Jocelyn Robertson (left). Photo provided

Cornhusker Public Power Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $200 to the Genoa Public Library for the teen LEGO club program. Accepting the check is President of the Advisory Group Jocelyn Robertson (left). Photo provided

Cornhusker Public Power customers give $4,055 to help their communities

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $4,055 to 18 organizations at the November 3 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Kyndell Penick said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

Hospital nurses recognized for professional development

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital recently finished the seventh year of its Professional Development Program, which helps nurses deepen their knowledge so they can provide better care to patients.Eleven nurses completed the program — Micala Dempcy, Kaylee Johnson, Kara Kudera, Sara Becker,...
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Banks warn of check scam

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
First Bank & Trust of Fullerton, Genoa Community Bank and Points West Community Bank are proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help customers protect themselves from the growing threat of...
Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates sorts mail ahead of the holiday rush. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates sorts mail ahead of the holiday rush. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Don’t delay. . .mail it today

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FULLERTON — While most Americans are slowing down as the holiday season arrives, the U.S. Postal Service is heading into their busiest time of year.Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates said that they have already started to see an increase in letters and packages coming through Nance County.
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.
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. President and CEO Wayne Williams together to discuss issues affecting...