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Voters send message at polls

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
NANCE COUNTY — Americans across the country went to the polls on Tuesday to decide the direction of the future.Nance County residents returned 1,864 ballots in this week’s General Election. Voter turnout in the county was an eye-popping 77.44 percent. Nebraska’s statewide voter turnout was 73.
The Lower Loup NRD includes the portion of Howard County south of the Middle Loup River, as well as the portions of Howard, Merrick, and Nance counties south and east of the Middle Loup and North Loup confluence east to south of the Loup River near Fullerton.Photo provided

The Lower Loup NRD includes the portion of Howard County south of the Middle Loup River, as well as the portions of Howard, Merrick, and Nance counties south and east of the Middle Loup and North Loup confluence east to south of the Loup River near Fullerton.Photo provided

LLNRD to host informational meetings in St. Paul and Palmer

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Spring static water level readings that the Lower Loup NRD staff has collected twice annually since 1975 have indicated that Water Quantity Management Area 19 has become an area of concern regarding groundwater depletions and ongoing drought impacts.

Loup cookbooks available to customers

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
NCJ Staff Report COLUMBUS, Neb. —Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available. The cookbook features favorite recipes submitted by Loup Power District employees and retirees and their spouses.
Plenty of contested races on ballot

Plenty of contested races on ballot

Plenty of contested races on ballot

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Your vote matters and there are plenty of races and ballot initiatives up for grabs on the election ballot.A sample ballot appears on page 9 of today’s newspaper. Not all races will appear on all ballots.Below are a list of contested races on the General Election ballot.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
LINCOLN — Women have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).On average, 310,720 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States; approximately 1,770 of those are Nebraska women.

Officials: Not a sanctuary county

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
FULLERTON — Don’t trust everything you read online.Nance County official want to make it clear that Nance County is not a sanctuary county when it comes to people entering the United States illegally. The Nance County Supervisors passed a resolution reaffirming that fact at their Sept. 24 meeting.

Nance County gets storm aid

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is announcing the receipt of federal funds to aid in the recovery from storms that impacted multiple Nebraska counties June 20 – July 8. This is the fourth time federal funds have been awarded to the state due to severe weather this year.
The state fair saw a lot of growth in 2024. Photo illustration

The state fair saw a lot of growth in 2024. Photo illustration

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State Fair celebrates growth in key areas for 2024

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Nebraska State Fair recently announced a successful 2024 event, with increased attendance and participation across multiple categories, highlighting the fair’s strong showcase of Nebraska’s agricultural heritage and its talented youth.