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Locals remember Mike Bowman

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Central City is mourning the loss of a cherished community member, Micheal R. Bowman, who passed away on Sunday. Bowman served as the Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital Administrator until his retirement in 2011, leaving an indelible mark on the hospital and the community he served. A memorial service is scheduled for August 31, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home.
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Community mourns the loss of former hospital administrator

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Central City is mourning the loss of a cherished community member, Micheal R. Bowman, who passed away on Sunday. Bowman served as the Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital Administrator until his retirement in 2011, leaving an indelible mark on the hospital and the community he served. A memorial service is scheduled for August 31, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home.

R-N looks to bring back modernized Community Correspondents

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Today, we’re thrilled to breathe new life into a classic tradition with a contemporary flair: Community Correspondents. Dating back to nearly a century ago, community correspondents or “country letter” writers were essential in giving local newspapers in the United States, like ours, a distinctly local, personal touch. Today, we’re calling on you to help keep this rich tradition alive and kicking.

Fullerton resident faces accusations of child pornography in Merrick County

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A 21-year-old Fullerton man, Evan Burkhardt, is now facing significant legal repercussions after authorities reportedly discovered hundreds of child pornography files stored on his personal phone. Merrick County Court documentation indicates that Burkhardt has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
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Chasing Greatness

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The Chase County Fair proved to be a time for the Central City High School cheer and dance teams to shine as they competed in their first competitions of the year. The Bison Gold Rush Dance Team (top photo) coached by Hillery Wranek took home the top honors in the dance division while the Bison Cheer Squad, coached by Jill Purvis, Brianna Nelson and Taylor Menke, earned second-place recognition in the cheer division at the Chase County Fair in Imperial. (Courtesy Photos)

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Last Sunday, August 25, gave the community the final night’s showings at the historic state theater in downtown Central City. The Blodgett family, which has operated the theater for over 50 years, has cited the cost of converting to digital as a primary reason for the theater’s closing.
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Drought-stressed Corn: A Feed Opportunity

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Some areas of Nebraska are experiencing drought and lack of water for irrigation. Depending on the field situation and the availability of silage cutters and transportation logistics, harvesting corn and taking the crop insurance may be the most viable option, especially when most plants have at least partial ears. The following resource may be helpful when considering corn for grain or silage. When choosing to harvest for grain, we’ve received questions about grazing the remaining drought stressed corn residue after harvest. Focus on using the leaf, husk and any ear; when cattle start in on the stalk it is time to move. Data on corn grain shows that as little as 2 lb/head/day can reduce nitrate risk. Cattle will select grain first so likely have high energy intake to help offset nitrate risk at first; however, the energy intake will decline as they start grazing the less palatable material. The grain will help offset nitrates initially but be less useful later in grazing (unless doing allocation).