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To combat the raging wildfires that swept across western Nebraska this year, firefighters and emergency management personnel repeatedly drew on information from a key resource — the Nebraska Mesonet weather station network.

10 YEARS AGO At the close of the 2015-16 school term, Central City received a formal invitation to join the LouPlatte Conference, a conference that consists primarily of Class C-1 and Class C-2 schools.

For Christopher Dierks, returning to the Central City Public Library has brought things full circle. Dierks officially began serving as the library’s director June 15th, succeeding longtime director Sara Lee following her retirement.

Recent college graduate buys flower shop For Fallon Wells, the past month has been a whirlwind. On May 1st, the Central City native purchased Full Bloom from Solt-Wagner Funeral Home, beginning a new chapter for the downtown floral shop under its new name, Flourish Floral Company LLC.

Conservation Works, a new Nebraska Public Media series, explores how Nebraskans are restoring balance between people, land, and wildlife. Hosted by Carlee Moates, the six-episode series premieres at 8:00 p.m.

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Herk’s Welding, Inc. A family-owned business which has served Central City and the surrounding area since 1970, Herk’s Welding shop has evolved from a simple welding repair shop to a multifaceted company.

Conservation Works, a new Nebraska Public Media series, explores how Nebraskans are restoring balance between people, land, and wildlife. Hosted by Carlee Moates, the six-episode series premieres at 8:00 p.m.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed thirty-five impaired drivers from the road over the Independence Day weekend. The effort coincided with a national campaign, which ran from July 2nd through July 6th.