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As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, Central City is abuzz with the excitement that heralds the arrival of summer. The telltale signs are all around us: vibrant flowers in full bloom, the cheerful sounds of children playing outdoors, and the bustling activity on the local golf courses. But for many in our community, summer means one thing above all – the return of ball season.

The Central City Public Library is all set to ignite the imagination of children and adults alike with its 2024 Summer Reading Program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Kicking off on June 1st, this program promises a summer brimming with engaging activities, educational events, and exciting prizes for all age groups.

10 Years Ago Colonel Jay Knox, United States Army, delivered words of honor for fallen heroes, respect for living ones, and hope for future generations during his presentation of the message at Central City’s Memorial Day Service at the Central City Cemetaty. Ethan Unruh helped Central City’s Elsie Kasten celebrate a significant mile mark - her 106th birthday.

“Today’s passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 otherwise known as the Farm Bill, is a positive first step. As we often say, food security is an essential component of national security. Without a stable and reliable food supply, our nation is vulnerable to economic instability and geopolitical threats. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 recognizes this fundamental connection and takes significant steps to strengthen our agricultural industry, protect our nation’s food security, fund important conservation programs, provide funding for crucial trade promotion and agricultural research programs, improve federal agricultural lending programs, ensure activists within one state cannot set animal welfare standards for livestock producers across the country, and much more.”

Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.51 million cattle on feed on May 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was down 1% from last year. Placements during April totaled 445,000 head, up 3% from 2023. Fed cattle marketings for the month of April totaled 465,000 head, up 13% from last year.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. KJV

Concordia University, Nebraska recently named 205 students to its honors list for the Fall 2024 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester qualify for this list.