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Wayne State College included almost 1,200 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester. Students listed on the dean’s list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point-average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester.

Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 OUR EXCEPTIONAL NATION AT 250 Christianity deeply influenced the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, serving as the foundational bedrock for its political philosophy.

The website All Things Nebraska, created by Nebraska Extension, houses thousands of mappable data points about the Cornhusker State.

10 YEARS AGO On June 23rd, the only three known Pearl Harbor survivors living in Nebraska met at the Heartland Veterans Memorial at South Park in Central City for a reunion – and to be honored for their service to their country.

Last Monday night, during the Central City Board of Education’s June meeting, Central City Superintendent Jeff Jensen updated members of the board of education on the group’s effort to replace the flag that had been flying in the dome with one that is more fitting of the space.

Litzenberg adds rolling car show to Father’s Day barbecue A special celebration at Litzenberg Long-Term Care in Central City featured a series of special visitors last week. On Thursday night, the long-term care facility hosted its annual Father’s Day barbecue.

A new dentist will be joining the team at Benson Family Dentistry next month, serving both St. Paul Dental and Loup City Dental.

MONDAY, JUNE 8 Officer received an animal complaint in the 2700 block of 19th Street, was unable to contact caller. Officer responded a theft complaint in the 2700 block of 25th Avenue, situation resolved.

Jeff Jensen • Superintendent On Thursday, June 18th, the Republican-Nonpareil published an article regarding the Central City Public Schools Special Board Meeting that was held on June 9th. We appreciate their attention to this special board meeting and their coverage.

CornerstoneBank Cornerstone Bank has served Nebraska since 1882. In June of 1990 the First Federal Savings of York office in Central City was purchased and established as a branch of Cornerstone Bank.