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On Monday night the Central City FFA Chapter presented new members with their first FFA Jacket in a special ceremony. The Merrick County Corn Growers Association and other various sponsors presented jackets to students while also covering the cost of the jacket.

Deer season 2024.

On Monday night the Central City High School One-Act provided a public performance ahead of their competition on Tuesday. The group presented a dramatic telling of ‘The Shape of the Grave’, about a Northern Irish teenager who joins the Irish Republican Army. More to come next week.

Nebraska Christian has long welcomed a diverse population of international students, with young people traveling from countries such as the Congo, Kenya, China, South Korea, and Vietnam to pursue a high school education rooted in Christian values. On November 14, the school celebrated International Students Day with a special event designed to showcase the rich cultural heritage of these students to the broader community.

Crews are working hard on a much needed new office space for both 1to1 Technologies and State Farm as they look for a spring finish with a mid-summer open house for both of the growing business’ in our community. (R-N Photo by Grant Brooks)

High Plains Community Schools held its annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday, bringing together students, faculty, and local community members for a program of reflection, gratitude, and patriotism. The event was punctuated by a powerful keynote speech from guest speaker Dorinda Brown, a veteran who served in the U.S. military and shared heartfelt memories of comrades and leaders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Veterans Day in Central City was marked by a series of respectful tributes, beginning with a morning talk by Army veteran Brent Kennedy, a solemn afternoon service, and culminating in the return of the traditional parade along Highway 30. Organized by American Legion Post #6 Auxiliary, and installed by the City of Central City and Southern Public Power District, this year’s celebration featured newly displayed Hometown Heroes banners around town, adding depth to the event’s sense of honor and remembrance.