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Throughout the month of February, schools nationwide will celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. This initiative, championed by the Association for Career and Technical Education and supported by the National Association of Home Builders, shines a spotlight on the significance and achievements of CTE programs.

As the curtains closed on a successful NCDA Show Choir Festival, the Central City Vocal Eclipse Show Choir not only basked in the glory of their Gold Award but also set the stage for their highly anticipated performance in the upcoming musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

The Merrick County Republicans are poised to host an event that promises to stir a significant conversation around Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Nebraska’s educational system. Dr. Sue Greenwald of the Protect Nebraska Children Coalition will lead the evening, titled “S.E.L Horrors,” shedding light on the controversies surrounding SEL. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, February 12, at Interconnection Systems, Inc. in Central City, NE.

High Plains Community celebrated the profound impact of mentorship last Wednesday, coinciding with National Mentoring Month. The event, which also honored the TeamMates mentoring program, underscored the community’s commitment to fostering the growth and potential of its youth.

The Chamber Gala brought with it an opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of many, left to right from top left: Central City TeamMates, Chelle Gillan, Mitch Solt and Trent Wagner of Solt-Wagner Funeral Home, Dane Christensen, The Rodenbaugh family of Holy Grounds Coffee Co., Central City Public Library, Dr. Alyssa Fischbach-Charron, Incoming and outgoing board members.

Nebraska Extension wants to help you take your corn production to the next level with topics relating to year-round soil nitrogen management, corn planter setup and adjustments, nitrogen sources and stabilizers for corn, and much more. The 2024 Nebraska Corn Production Clinic will be held Monday, Feb. 5 at the Commercial Building, Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Nebraska, starting at 9 a.m. with breakfast refreshments and time to visit with the vendors at the display booths.