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Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Watch your accounts

The days are gone where someone can write a check, throw it in the mail and just forget about it.Banks all over the country are warning their customers of a scam where checks are being intercepted before reaching their final destination and the payee and/or the amount is being changed.
Don’t fall victim to porch piracy this holiday. Photo illustration

Don’t fall victim to porch piracy this holiday. Photo illustration

Protect your packages from porch pirates

Each year, millions of packages are stolen each day. In 2025, 104 million packages are stolen in the USA. This number is decreased 13 percent from 2023 numbers.We may think because we live in a small town, more rural area, that it won’t happen here. That is not the case.

BCHS modernizing healthcare improves patient care

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is earning nationwide recognition for transforming how it delivers care through advanced population health technology. This modernization is improving outcomes for patients across the Health Center’s seven-county service area.

BCHC enhances patient visits with AI tool

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to support providers during patient visits. The tool is designed to streamline documentation, improve accuracy, and give providers more uninterrupted time with their patients.
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

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.
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Banks warn of check scam

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.
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

Don’t delay. . .mail it today

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

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.