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An image of an annular eclipse that will pass through the western half of the United States on Oct. 14. Photo provided

An image of an annular eclipse that will pass through the western half of the United States on Oct. 14. Photo provided

Astronomy talk on eclipses available from Wayne State College

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
WAYNE — With solar eclipses occurring this fall and next spring, Dr. Todd Young, professor of physics and astronomy and planetarium director at Wayne State College, is offering a talk to educate various groups on the science of solar eclipses.
Ethan Ciancio of Fullerton and Emma Bond of Kearney were crowned UNK homecoming king and queen during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Ethan Ciancio of Fullerton and Emma Bond of Kearney were crowned UNK homecoming king and queen during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

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Ethan Ciancio, Emma Bond voted UNK homecoming royalty

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
KEARNEY — Ethan Ciancio of Fullerton and Emma Bond of Kearney are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s homecoming king and queen. They were crowned Thursday evening during a ceremony at the Health and Sports Center on campus. UNK’s homecoming royalty are selected by two rounds of student voting.
Sherry Morrow’s 1968 Corvair Ultra Van makes regular appearances in the UNK homecoming parade. Morrow will have five vehicles in Saturday’s event, scheduled for 10 a.m. in downtown Kearney. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Sherry Morrow’s 1968 Corvair Ultra Van makes regular appearances in the UNK homecoming parade. Morrow will have five vehicles in Saturday’s event, scheduled for 10 a.m. in downtown Kearney. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

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A superfan’s Ultra Van

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
KEARNEY — Bumper stickers. Window decals. License plate holders. When it comes to vehicles, that’s how most fans show support for their favorite school or sports team. Of course, none of them stand out like Sherry Morrow.
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Life Chain Sunday is Oct. 1

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Sunday, October 1 is designated as Life Chain Sunday across the nation. Columbus area churches will come together with other Nebraska communities and over 1,000 communities in the United States and Canada to pray together for the end of abortion and for the victims of abortion.
“Hoot ‘n’ Howl Fest features our Crepuscular Creep with volunteers in animal costumes on the trail telling the story of those amazing prairie animals.” Photos provided

“Hoot ‘n’ Howl Fest features our Crepuscular Creep with volunteers in animal costumes on the trail telling the story of those amazing prairie animals.” Photos provided

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HOOT ‘n’ HOWL FEST: Annual family-fun fall festival in the tall grass

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
DENTON — Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center’s annual fall festival is back again as the HOOT ‘n’ HOWL FEST on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 5-8 p.m. Stop by the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center for their annual fall festival. “We are so excited for HOOT ‘n’ HOWL this fall,” said Jason St.

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Harvest of Harmony in need of volunteers for Parade and Field Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — Grand Island's grandest fall tradition welcomes approximately 13,000 individuals to shop, dine, and fill the streets of downtown with melodies and memories. The 81st Harvest of Harmony Parade, sponsored by Century 21 Realty, will take place in downtown Grand Island on October 7, 2023.
The Nebraska historical marker on the Wayne State College campus will be featured in Jeff Barnes’ program. Photo provided

The Nebraska historical marker on the Wayne State College campus will be featured in Jeff Barnes’ program. Photo provided

Jeff Barnes’ “Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments” program at Wayne State Oct. 10

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
WAYNE — Author/photographer Jeff Barnes shares the images and stories of Nebraska’s lesser-known historical monuments, placed far off the beaten path, during his “Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments” program at Wayne State College on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Hospital to host Sheets and Linens Sale

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital invites all community members to shop at this year's Sheets and Linens Sale, where they can purchase luxury and comfort for less. The Sheets and Linens Sale will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.