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Strobel Manufacturing, Inc., a leading name in earth-moving equipment, hosted a highly successful Equipment Demo Day on Friday, August 16th. The event took place between Central City and Marquette, drawing a crowd of contractors, farmers, and equipment enthusiasts from across the region.

The Central City United Methodist Church held its annual prayer walk at the Central City High School Preferred Popcorn track on Sunday, August 18th. Led by Pastor Francis Kinyua, members of the congregation walked “Jericho-style” seven times around the track, with each lap representing a specific prayer or need for the local school and schools nationwide.

Another annual Jeep Jamboree has come and gone, with people from across the state and beyond flocking to Central City to get their Jeeps into the water. The river was low, with plenty of flat, solid sandbars and just enough water for anyone who wanted to get wet.

With the first day of school fast approaching, Jac Smith is hard at work preparing the Central City Public Schools buses for their yearlong duties of safely transporting students to and from school. From planning routes to ensuring the buses and other vehicles are in top shape, his role is both important and indispensable.

Daily Activity Report Monday, August 5 Officer assisted the Central City Ambulance in the 2800 block of Lone Tree Lane. Officer responded to a citizen assist in the 1300 block of 16th Street, Situation resolved.

The chamber is having a little break from the flurry of activities in July but 2024 keeps marching right along and we are looking ahead to what will be happening the rest of this year. But first we must recognize and thank our chamber members who helped make our 4-H appreciation breakfast last week a grand success. The following chamber members are recognized for their ongoing support of our 4-H members and their families. Our Platinum sponsor: Hamilton Telecommunications. Gold sponsors included Central City Public Schools, Kwik Shop # 9, Merrick Foundation and Pinnacle Bank. Thanks to these Silver sponsors: Bill’s Volume Sales, Central City LIVE, Central City Veterinary Clinic and Grosshans. Our Bronze sponsors: All the Things Boutique, Author My Day, Barry Carlson, CC United Methodist Church, Christensen Insurance, Dan & Susan Monaghan, Fuelberth Farms, Housing Agency of Central City, Karlie Santin/Summit Realty, Merrick Medical Center, Merrick Medical Thrift Store, MidAmerica Speakers Bureau, MyEllement Boutique, Nebraska Christian Schools, Runza, Shawn & Lisa Wagner, Trav’s USave Pharmacy, Tredas, VanHoosen Plumbing and Wegner Monument. In addition we had paper products donated by Citizens Bank and Trust, coffee from Garland Acres and milk from Runza. Chamber member Pat Carlson came and assisted our chamber board in making and serving breakfast. A big thank you to all! I hope you will find time to thank these individuals and businesses who give in support of local events and make your choice to support your local hometown businesses.