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Body Front row (l-r): Josie Sawyers, Gracie Vakiner, Brookly Richardson, Emma Steinke, Aubrey Garfield, and MaKenna Carlson. Back row (l-r): AJ Wood, Brock Olivo, Carter Simonsen, Colter Lueders, Bryce Kunz, and Truman Ryan. (R-N Photo by Ryan Dettman)

Body Stanley Micheal Schuller was born June, 1 2024 at Omaha. He weighed 9 lbs 1 oz.

Body Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:20-21 KJV

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 October 5, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (or when the food is gone).

Body We welcome another new member to our chamber bunch. Rico’s Kitchen, owned by Juan Rico Castillo, is open in the former Waffles ‘n More space. He serves some of Chrissie’s favorites and has added his own touch to the menu.

Body Nebraska inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2024, was 3.65 million head, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was down 4% from September 1, 2023, but unchanged from June 1, 2024.

Body For the week ending September 29, 2024, there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 30% very short, 37% short, 32% adequate, and 1% surplus.

Body October is National Co-op Month, a time to celebrate the unique business model of cooperatives. In a cooperative, members jointly own and operate the organization, sharing profits and benefits.

Body Litzenberg radiology supervisor Kelsey Vakiner makes an adjustment to the hospital’s digital mammography unit, an upgrade in imaging which Vakiner says has made a significant impact on the efficiency with which doctors can diagnose and then treat breast cancer.

Body The Merrick County GOP will be hosting a meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024, to review the upcoming General Election ballot, and they’ve secured an insightful guest to help guide the conversation.