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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.

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.

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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...

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.

For the week ending October 29, 2023, there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 20% very short, 29% short, 47% adequate, and 4% surplus.

OCIA (Organic Crop Improvement Association) Nebraska invites qualified high school or college students to apply for the 2024 Organic Agriculture Scholarship Program.

I am so grateful for the support system I have that helped me organize and host Central City’s first Wave of Light Event on National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Special thanks to my friends who made it possible.