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Ramaekers wins Sheaf of Wheat Award

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Columbus Community Hospital recently presented Melissa Ramaekers with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for hospital employees who make lasting impressions on patients or their families. Ramaekers is a registered respiratory therapist with the hospital.

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Lower Loup NRD announces Photo Contest

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
ORD — The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is now accepting entries for its 2024 LLNRD Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district.
NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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State Senator Lippincott speaks in Stromsburg

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Senator Loren Lippincott visited Stromsburg at the invitation of the Polk County Republicans. He talked about what makes America great. He mentioned other countries are following the model of our constitution which has stood for almost 250 years.
Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Postal workers ready for holidays

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. “Thanksgiving to Christmas it gets insane,” Postmaster Tom Bates said. “We are starting to see the uptick now but after Thanksgiving is when it really picks up.” Employees at Fullerton’s post office are gearing up for a busy holiday season.
Collin Pickrel and “Chief”, a dog he trained, placed second in Nationals in 2021. NCJ photo by April Carr

Collin Pickrel and “Chief”, a dog he trained, placed second in Nationals in 2021. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Local kennel to play host to national championship

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — GoodLife Kennels in conjunction with The Kingdom Outfitters will be hosting the 60th Anniversary of the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association National Amateur Championship in Central Nebraska. In 2017 Collin Pickrel founded GoodLife Kennels.
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Thanksgiving costing more this year

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — With Thanksgiving this week, those planning on hosting a festive gathering are no doubt eyeing grocery store prices to gauge how much their meal is going to cost this year. In the past year inflation has increased food prices by an average of 3.7%.

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Public Power District awards grants to help communities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,100 to 16 organizations at the November 6 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
Jenna Abramson (Oberhauser)

Jenna Abramson (Oberhauser)

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Abramson joins Park Street Medical Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Park Street Medical Clinic is grateful to introduce Jenna Abramson (Oberhauser) as our new Physicians Assistant. Jenna has been with the clinic for four months. She graduated from Twin River High School and did her undergraduate work at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

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BCHC Welcomes Christman to Foundation Board

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsey Christman to its Foundation Board. Christman brings a passion for forward progress to meet the changing needs in healthcare.

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Loup cookbooks available to customers

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available to customers. The cookbook features favorite recipes submitted by Loup Power District employees and retirees and their spouses.