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HADASSAH RANKIN was inaugurated as the governor of Cornhusker Girls State during a special ceremony on Thursday, June 4th at the Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln. Courtesy Photo  

Rankin elected governor

2 weeks ago By Michael Happ
Nebraska Christian student selected to lead Cornhusker Girls State Hadassah Rankin didn’t enter Cornhusker Girls State unprepared. The soon-to-be Nebraska Christian senior entered the week-long citizenship training program on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln with a purpose.

Senator’s Note

2 weeks ago By News Staff
Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 THE ENDURING SIGNIFICANCE OF FLAG DAY One of my cherished memories from attending a one-room country school during my elementary years was tending to the American flag each day. With an average school size of about a dozen students, the older children taught the younger ones flag protocol, such as how to quickly and proudly run the flag to the top of the mast first thing in the school day before everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU members traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with Nebraska’s congressional delegation, federal officials, and policy leaders to advocate on behalf of Nebraska agriculture. Representatives include Adam Boeckenhauer, Bree DeMontigny, Kaylyn Venteicher, Adam Venteicher, Amy Musgrave, and Ryan Musgrave. Courtesy Photo  

Farm Bureau members advocate for ag

2 weeks ago By News Staff
Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) members traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with Nebraska’s congressional delegation, federal officials, and policy leaders to advocate on behalf of Nebraska agriculture. During their visit, members discussed the need for a five-year Farm Bill, year-round E15 sales, and federal efforts to combat the spread of the New World Screwworm.

From Our Files

2 weeks ago By News Staff
10 YEARS AGO Central City native and nationally renowned artist Todd Williams was in town recently as the subject of an NET (Nebraska Educational Television) documentary on the project he’s undertaken to paint the ninety-three counties in Nebraska in honor of the state’s sesquicentennial. On Saturday, June 11th, Central City, Polk, Palmer, Chapman, and Hordville fire crews gathered to burn down two buildings on E.
TWENTY-FOUR WEDDING DRESSES from the Merrick County Historical Museum’s Wedding Collection are currently part of a display being hosted by the museum in Central City. Courtesy Photo  

A SPECIAL DISPLAY

3 weeks ago By Michael Rother
Multiple historical dresses with ties to Merrick County are on display in the Merrick County Historical Museum through June and July. Twenty-four wedding dresses from the museum’s Wedding Collection are currently part of the display.

Click It or Ticket campaign a success

3 weeks ago By News Staff
The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration raised awareness of seat belt safety during the Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement campaign, held May 18th until May 31st. The campaign combined increased enforcement, a zero-tolerance policy for not wearing a seat belt, and effective communication to road users on the importance of seat belt use.
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