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Winter wildlife leaves its mark

Body This winter’s temperatures have been a rollercoaster. In just a few weeks, we went from warmer-than-average to subzero cold conditions. These rapid temperature swings are tough on people, but they can be just as hard on our landscapes— and the wildlife that lives in them.

| THANK YOU |

Body We want to extend our deepest gratitude for everyone being there to show their love and support to our family and to celebrate the life of a truly incredible husband, dad, and papa. Thank you for all the messages, calls, flowers, and food we received.

Big Red Singers to perform Sunday

Body The University of Nebraska— Lincoln’s Big Red Singers and Central City’s Vocal Eclipse will be performing at the Central City Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre on Sunday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA—LINCOLN’S Big Red Singers are scheduled to perform at the Central City Performing Arts Center on Sunday. Courtesy Photo

Senator’s Note

Body Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 Nebraska’s Primary Election this year falls on Tuesday, May 12th. Before selecting your choice for the candidate, it is wise to know the function of the office being sought.

From Our Files

Body 10 YEARS AGO While searching for a long-term solution to an immediate facilities issue, the Central City Public Schools administration and Board of Education has opted to pursue the acquisition and installment of field turf for the next generation of Bison athletes at Central...

A KWIK 20 YEARS

Body O’Neills have owned convenience stores for two decades Kwik Stop, a series of gas stations operating throughout the Cornhusker State, officially turns fifty this year, its articles of incorporation having been filed in spring of 1976.
THE KWIK STOP location in Central City was the group’s fourteenth store, with Dan O’Neill helping his partner PauL Trumble, acquire the store in 2001. five years before Dan and his wife Judy purchased the convenience stores. Photo by Michael Rother

Candidates continue to file for offices

Body Election offices in Nebraska opened for candidate filings for the 2026 primary election just over five weeks ago, on Monday, January 5th. Since, numerous individuals have filed for offices in Merrick County.
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