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The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

Flatwater Explains: Why are hantavirus patients in Omaha?

Destiny Herbers
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As passengers prepared to disembark from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, public health officials announced 18 American citizens would soon be returning to the U.S. But they were not headed home or to a major hospital on either coast. They were going to Omaha.

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ACE Camp registration deadline is June 1

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Lower Loup NRD’s 2026 Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE Camp) will take place June 21 - 24 near Burwell at Kamp Kaleo. The camp is open to students preparing to enter seventh or eighth grades in the 2026-2027 school year.The deadline to register is June 1.

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Loup Power delivers lease payments

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.7 million to area communities. Each of the communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the first quarter of 2026.
It marked the end of a journey for the 16 members of Fullerton’s Class of 2026. Commencement was held Saturday afternoon and it offered the graduating seniors one last chance to be together on campus before they start the next chapter of their adventures.

It marked the end of a journey for the 16 members of Fullerton’s Class of 2026. Commencement was held Saturday afternoon and it offered the graduating seniors one last chance to be together on campus before they start the next chapter of their adventures.

Class of ‘26 says goodbye

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Class of ‘26 says goodbye

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Fullerton looking to add green house

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
FULLERTON — Fullerton FFA is looking to add a greenhouse to the district’s campus.Josie Loseke, Fullerton FFA adviser, told the Fullerton Board of Education at their meeting on Monday that they are applying for grants to construct a greenhouse.
The Helmut and Leta Liesch Scholarship was presented to Elena Reimer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Helmut and Leta Liesch Scholarship was presented to Elena Reimer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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New scholarships announced at graduation

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
FULLERTON — Two new scholarships were awarded this year at Fullerton’s commencement ceremonies.The Helmut and Leta Liesch Scholarship was presented to Elena Reimer.

Class of 1966 plans reunion

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Fullerton High School Class of 1966 will have their 60th reunion at Bogey’z Sports Bar & Grill on Saturday, May 23rd from 4-7 p.m. You are welcome to visit us.