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As clocks all across the land ready for the “fall back” period, nations including the U.S., Canada, and Cuba ready to adjust their timepieces. But the practice of daylight saving time is under renewed scrutiny.

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Merrick County Extension collaborated with Central City High School to present the “Connecting the Dots” event at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and the middle school gym in Central City. The enlightening event brought together ninth graders from Central City, Palmer, Nebraska Christian, and High Plains schools.

Nebraska Christian vocal and instrumental instructor Mike Flynn was pleased to find that six of his students have been named two of this year’s various All-State music ensembles. Selected this year are vocalists Scott Smith, Ethan Unruh, Chase Kvols, Zoe Flynn, and Katie Cumpston.

Students and instructors from 40 high schools met near Broken Bow to compete in State Land Judging on October 25. The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host the annual competition.

– During the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Joe Krolikowski, NRCS District Conservationist, shared a recent announcement that Nebraska has been tentatively approved for an additional $30 million through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to be included in the EQIP program.

The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on November 20-21, 2023, at The Cornhusker Marriott (333 South 13th Street) in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska Corn Board will have a joint meeting with the Nebraska Corn Growers Association on the afternoon of November 20 through the morning of November 21.