Lifestyle

Body After competing in the state competition, 4H Members: Keir Albert, Alexis Ericksen, Shyann Zmek and Kayden Tyan are all going on to the Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology Championships that will be held at the National Western Stock Show in Denver in January.

Body For the week ending August 4, 2024, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 37% short, 47% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Body The 48th Annual Merrick County Demolition Derby, a highlight of the Merrick County Fair, drew an enthusiastic crowd on Monday night, showcasing a thrilling display of automotive mayhem.

Body Tradition and generations of hard work were the highlights of Sunday night at the Merrick County Fair, as two local families were honored for by Ak-Sar-Ben and the Merrick County Fair Board for marking 100 years of consecutive land ownership in the county.

Body Photos courtesy of Faye Zmek The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo was held in Grand Island July 13-17, 2024. There were 239 exhibitors, 351 horses, 1306 entries representing over 45 Nebraska Counties.

Body The Mobile Food Pantry will be held in the parking lot of the Central City Airport, located at 1346 Ormsby RD, Central City, on July 13, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Body The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in Central City at the Merrick County Fairgrounds 4-H building on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m..

Body Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met June 20, 2024, for the final meeting of the 2022-2024 bienniium, at Miletta Vista Winery near St. Paul, Nebraska. Members were greeted at 11:00 a.m. by member Theda VanHorn and President Lois Wegner.

Body All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

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