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Daily Activity Report Monday, September 4 Officer assisted the Central City Ambulance in the 900 block of 16th Street. Officer assisted the Central City Fire Department in the 2000 block of 18th Avenue.

Chapman Fire and Rescue proudly announced the addition of a new ambulance to their fleet, generously funded by grants from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This modern vehicle enhances their ability to serve the Chapman community more comprehensively.

For 15 years, Cody Lawson has been running his own computer repair company in Central City. But if you ask him, he isn’t running a computer company at all.

On September 9th, Clarks came alive as the usually tranquil village marked its biennial Bean Day celebration. Established in 1964 as a show of gratitude by local businesses, Bean Day has since evolved, being hosted by various groups and showcasing a diverse array of activities.

Rabbits, garbage, budgets, nuisances and so much more were up for a spirited debate on Monday night as the City Council of Central City met for their monthly meeting. The meeting led off with the annual budget discussions coming to an end as the 2023/24 fiscal year’s budget was set.

It has been a great year for the folks at Preferred Popcorn and their investment in our local community continues in multiple ways.

Clarks is preparing for its biennial Bean Day celebration, set to take place on Saturday, September 9. This longstanding tradition has been a part of Clarks’community fabric for decades, creating cherished memories for those who have grown up in the area.

The days of the event have come and gone,and you missed them! Two days of competition, fun, laughter and camaraderie. Eighty eight competitors, their mom’s, dad’s, friends and family. From all parts of this great state.

2013 High Plains Community homecoming celebrations include Carter Urkoski and Londyn Fisher who serve as crown bearers for Logan Fleming and Jami Ostberg.

In what is almost an annual visit to Nebraska, Timothy Porch, research geneticist at USDA/ARS in Puerto Rico, scouted the dry edible bean plots at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center, in Scottsbluff.