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Central City High’s Akeyli Bush leads groundbreaking soil health research

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In the heart of the science labs of Central City High School, a young scientist is rewriting the narrative of agricultural science. Akeyli Bush, a senior at Central City High School, is not just another student; she is a pioneer, a young woman on a mission to uncover the secrets of soil health and its profound impact on sustainable agriculture. Her journey, fueled by passion, intellect, and relentless determination, is not just her story. It’s a story that resonates with every individual who believes in the power of science to change the world.
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Katie Janky sets up shop in Incubator space

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The Merrick Foundation is excited to share that the next tenant of the Business Incubator space will be Katie J Photo & Video. She opened for business on December 1st. The Business Incubator space is located to the north of the Merrick Foundation at 1530 17th Ave. Merrick Foundation is proud to be a part of offering prime business space with subsidized rent to encourage local entrepreneurship. Katie J Photo & Video is the 7thth business to occupy the Business Incubator since the inception, dating back to 2011. Four of the previous six businesses now successfully operate in other locations.
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Local groups work to combat childcare crisis

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For many years, there has been a growing childcare crisis that has been affecting the state of Nebraska, along with the rest of the country. With the rising cost for childcare even surpassing the cost of college tuition and daycare centers closing around the country. The Crisis has caused broader and far-reaching effects on the economy, in unemployment and state revenue.