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During Clark’s Bean Day last weekend, a new fitness center in town, True North Wellness, had its ribbon cutting ceremony. With True North Wellness now open, it will bring 24/7 access to fitness to the community of Clarks.

There has been a recent change at the Merrick County Roads Department, as Micheal Meyer vacates from the position of Highway Superintendent and Brent Kunze takes his place. A vital role in the local government, the Highway Superintendent ensures that our county roads and highways are maintained and kept in good condition.

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On September 10th at 2:00 pm, the Merrick County Historical Museum held a special presentation carried out by Megan Sharpe on the diary of a Merrick County Girl, Louise Brage. With the artifacts themselves and much research into Louise and what she wrote in the journal, Megan Sharpe was able to tell us a story of a life from a different time.

Merrick Arts Council opens its 2023-24 season with violinist Olga Smola this Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. A professor from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Smola’s performance will feature a wide variety of styles and genres including Frank Sinatra, Broadway tunes, Elvis Presley, and many more. The performance will take place at the Central City Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre.

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Over a century and a half ago, pioneers from every background streamed westward in search of a better life. It’s the American story: We dream big, and we follow those dreams wherever they take us. For many pioneers, that place was my home state of Nebraska.