City of Fullerton

City discusses trees in park at council meeting

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

FULLERTON — The City of Fullerton will have tree tissue samples tested to see why trees in the city park are dying.During last week’s city council meeting, Kevin Dubas asked the council for an update on the trees in the park.

City of Fullerton receives 3 trees through TNT Tree Grant

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, The City of Fullerton has received 3 trees for the City Hall & Library Beautification Project.

Aubrey Collins, 8, gives her goose Nibbles a ride during the Fourth of July sidewalk parade. Joining her on the ride was her cousin, Maverick Creutzberg. Photo provided

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DUCK. . .DUCK. . .GOOSE

Rick Holtz

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

FULLERTON — Fullerton resident Nicole Collins has a game of duck, duck, goose taking place at her home.She appeared before the Fullerton City Council last week to request permission to have ducks and geese at her 4th Street property.

Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

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Fullerton OKs contract for police services

Rick Holtz

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

FULLERTON — The Fullerton City Council approved an agreement that will provide police services by the Nance County Sheriff’s Department within the city limits.Under the agreement, the city will pay the county $250,000. Previous contracts between the city and county were for three years.

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City receives pair of grants

News Staff

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The City of Fullerton would like to thank the Morris Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation for the $7,000 Grant and the Margaret Russell Trust Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation for the $5,000 Grant to help us build a Batting Cage for the Softball Field.

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City OKs temporary corn pile bunker

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

FULLERTON — Central Valley Ag is moving forward with a plan to build a temporary bunker to hold corn.The Fullerton City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit application at its special meeting on Friday.

Nance County Clerk Adrian Chlopek checks the drop box in the back of the courthouse for last minute ballots on Tuesday evening. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton voters: ‘YES’ to sales tax

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

FULLERTON — The voters have spoken.Fullerton residents overwhelmingly supported continuing the Economic Development Program and the 0.5 percent sale tax to be used for infrastructure projects and economic development.Nance County Clerk Adrian Chlopek said that 283 ballots were received.

Special election ballots rolling in

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

FULLERTON — Ballots have begun rolling in ahead of next week’s special election in Fullerton.Nance County Clerk Adrian Chlopek said that 207 ballots have been received so far. A total of 771 ballots were distributed to voters.

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Ballots mailed to voters

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

FULLERTON — Ballots for the Aug. 12 special election were mailed to Fullerton voters on Monday.Voters are being asked two questions in the special election:• Whether or not to continue the citywide Economic Development Program for another 20 years.• Whether or not to continue to collect a 0.

Fletch will be coming to the Fullerton Public Library after Labor Day. Photo provided

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Council OKs dog for library

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

FULLERTON — The Fullerton Public Library is adding a new service that you don’t normally see at smaller libraries.Fletch, a 2-year-old golden lab, will begin making appearances at the library after Labor Day. The Fullerton City Council approved the program at their meeting last week.