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Crumley promoted to canal lead

COLUMBUS—Trent Crumley has been promoted to Canal Lead at Loup Power District. In his new role, Crumley oversees canal related projects from the railroad siphon east of Genoa to the tailrace area southeast of Columbus.
Amy Olnes, APRN, FNP-C presents AED to church council members Tom Dickey, Chris Nelson and Sara Rasmussen. Photo provided

Amy Olnes, APRN, FNP-C presents AED to church council members Tom Dickey, Chris Nelson and Sara Rasmussen. Photo provided

Health center donates life-saving AED

ALBION — In a significant step towards enhancing community safety, Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has generously donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Zion Lutheran Church in Albion.
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Nebraska State Fair continues to grow in 2023

The Nebraska State Fair announced continued attendance growth in 2023. The attendance at Nebraska’s largest annual event broke 300,000 for the first time since COVID, posting 8.5 percent growth over 2022 with 311,909 guests during its 11-day run ending on Labor Day.

Plan to visit Nebraska Corn at Husker Harvest Days

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are preparing to welcome visitors to Grand Island, Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days, known as the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show.

CCC enrollment numbers increase

GRAND ISLAND – Central Community College has announced that its total college-wide enrollment for the fall 2023 semester is 6,636, which is up from 6,209 students at the start of the fall 2022 semester.
Trent Crumley

Trent Crumley

Crumley promoted to Canal Lead

COLUMBUS — Trent Crumley has been promoted to Canal Lead at Loup Power District. In his new role, Crumley oversees canal-related projects from the railroad siphon east of Genoa to the tailrace area southeast of Columbus.
Cornhusker Public Power District Trustee Marc Swantek (left) presents $200 to Fullerton Public Library for an electric tankless hot water heater.  Accepting the check is Library Director Laurel Marlatt. Photos provided

Cornhusker Public Power District Trustee Marc Swantek (left) presents $200 to Fullerton Public Library for an electric tankless hot water heater. Accepting the check is Library Director Laurel Marlatt. Photos provided

CPPD customers give $3,450 in grants

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,450 to 16 organizations at the August14 meeting. “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it," Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said.

Give blood in Cedar Rapids

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Cedar Rapids on Sept. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 111 N. 6th St. September is National Preparedness month. A strong blood supply is key to preparedness for disasters and medical emergencies.