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Body Last Friday the Central City Elementary School celebrated grandparents day. To the left Harper Burdick and her grandma share their smiles on this joyous day.

Body Merrick County’s commitment to hands-on learning came to life on September 5, 2024, as 132 students, teachers, and volunteers gathered at Bader Park for a day of environmental exploration and education.

Body Officer David Nelson, ten-year veteran of the Lincoln PD and native of Central City is named Nebraska Police Officer of the Year.

Body Under a golden 5 p.m. sun that bathed Central City in warm light, something extraordinary happened. This wasn’t just any gathering—it was the kind of event that cements itself in the hearts and minds of a community.

Body Last week, we spotlighted Katie Benner, the write-in candidate challenging for the District 4 seat on the Merrick County Board of Supervisors. This week, we turn our attention to the incumbent, Carolyn Kucera, who is seeking her fourth term on the board.

Body On Sunday, September 7th, the Chapman and St. Libory volunteer fire departments, along with the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, were called to respond to a downed plane in a field near 3rd Road, north of Chapman.

Body The Merrick County Arts Council officially launched its 2024-2025 season at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) with a hilarious stand-up performance by comedian Cyrus Steele.

Body Hamilton Telecommunications has announced the opening of a new customer service office in Central City, providing residents with convenient access to fiber internet services, customer inquiries, and account assistance.

Body Elsie Dockweiler has been on a heartfelt mission since June 2022, creating hats for the Mission Heart campaign after learning how to loom knit. When she first began, Elsie made about 80 hats and set herself a goal for the following year.

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.