News

Body The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov in early February.

Body Average gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,150 stations in Nebraska. Prices in Nebraska are 4.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 50.

Body Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company (“Aurora Cooperative”), a Nebraska cooperative, announces it has reached an agreement for the sale of its South Dakota assets located in Mitchell and Tyndall, South Dakota to Agtegra, a South Dakota-based agricultural cooperative.

Body Applications are now being accepted for the Center for Rural Affairs’ Beginning Farmer Conservation Fellowship program. Beginning farmers who want to deepen their conservation knowledge are invited to apply.

Body Daily Activity Report Monday, January 22 Officer responded to an animal complaint in the area of 12th Avenue And 20th Street, situation resolved. Tuesday, January 23 Officer responded to a minor car accident in the 1700 block of 28th Street, situation resolved.

Body Throughout the month of February, schools nationwide will celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.

Body 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...

Body 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.

Body The Central City Police Department is spearheading a vital initiative in partnership with the National Child Safety Council to bolster child safety education within Central City, Nebraska.

Body 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.