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Lawrence Burman of Rockville won first place for his image of a deep blue, cloud-streaked sky reflected in the tranquil waters of a Middle Loup River slough in Sherman County.

Lawrence Burman of Rockville won first place for his image of a deep blue, cloud-streaked sky reflected in the tranquil waters of a Middle Loup River slough in Sherman County.

Lower Loup NRD Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Winning photographs have been chosen in the Lower Loup NRD’s 2025 Photo Contest.

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Cardiopulmonary Rehab Annual Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the release of its 2024-25 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Report, highlighting a year of profound dedication to patient well-being, significant program growth and inspiring recovery stories.In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the department...
A delegation from Boone and Nance Counties recently returned from a three-state trip that saw stops in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Photo provided

A delegation from Boone and Nance Counties recently returned from a three-state trip that saw stops in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Photo provided

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‘ONCE IN A LIFETIME’

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A delegation from Nance and Boone counties recently attended the Citizenship Washington Focus program in Washington, D.C., and the trip is being described as “the opportunity of a lifetime.”The group, which included Kiera Bremer, Taylor Cook, Keila Dubas, Reese Dubas, Dillon Fitzgerald, Landen...

All-star schedule announced

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
LINCOLN — The best athletes from the senior class of 2025 showcase their skills in the state’s yearly all-star games for softball, volleyball and basketball.

First human case of West Nile Virus reported

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
LINCOLN — The first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season has been detected in the East Central District Health Department.East Central District Health Department serves Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties.While no mosquito pools have tested positive for WNV so far...
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DHHS urges communities to prepare for summer heat

News Staff
Friday, June 20, 2025
LINCOLN — With temperatures expected to soar over 100 degrees this weekend in many parts of our state, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is reminding residents to take precautions to stay safe during periods of extreme heat.“Our great state has many wonderful outdoor...
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the communities of St. Edward and Cedar Rapids, Dr. Terry and Dr. Joyce Troyer have announced their retirement from patient care.

After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the communities of St. Edward and Cedar Rapids, Dr. Terry and Dr. Joyce Troyer have announced their retirement from patient care.

Troyers to retire after 40 Years; St. Edward and Cedar Rapids clinics join BCHC

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
ALBION — After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the communities of St. Edward and Cedar Rapids, Dr. Terry and Dr. Joyce Troyer have announced their retirement from patient care.In conjunction with their retirement, the medical clinics the Troyers have operated in these two towns will...

Olson/Wolf loan application deadline set for July 1

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
Graduates from high schools in Antelope, Boone, Greeley, Nance, and Wheeler Counties are encouraged to apply for the Olson/Wolf Loan Program, which offers low-interest educational loans to support post-secondary education.Managed by the Albion Education Foundation and approved annually by the Boone...