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Merrick County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $6,198, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association II (NIRMA II), the county=s workers= compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividend was part of a planned $1 million distribution shared with 83 Nebraska counties and eight county-associated agencies during NIRMA=s annual membership meeting on Oct. 19-20 in Kearney.

The Merrick County Corn Growers Association held their annual plot tour on September 5th, attracting local farmers and enthusiasts alike. The event, showcasing the latest advancements and practices in corn growing, concluded with a sumptuous steak dinner at the Nitecrawlers Bar in Worms.

On Sunday, October 22, at 2:00 PM, the Merrick County Historical Museum hosted their annual cemetery tour at the Central City Cemetery north of town. Despite the scattered showers that came in throughout the day and the constant wind, many people showed up. Everyone who arrived for the tour met up by the Civil War statue, where they had a table set up and served hot chocolate, candy, homemade cookies, and bottled water. People in attendance were also provided with a tour booklet that they could take along with them.

In a significant move towards continued community empowerment, the Central City Public Library held its grand reopening event on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. The celebration showcased the newly renovated library and was graced by the presence of notable figures from the city and the state.

In an impressive feat of professional excellence, Central City’s Nebraska Heating & Air, Inc. has been honored with the 2022 Armstrong Air “Affordable Comfort Award”. The award, presented by the Gustave A Larson Company, lauds Nebraska Heating & Air for their outstanding performance in HVAC Systems financing through the Gustave A. Larson’s finance partner, “Service Finance Company”.

September was a busy month for the Tri-Community Foundation as they had to find time to deliver checks and many of them. One of those checks was delivered to the Clarks Business Peoples Association to help with their mission. Another was presented to the Clarks Volunteer Fire Department while one was also presented to the Village of Clarks. These are just three examples of local organizations who benefited during a grant cycle that witnessed over $47,000 presented.