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Body From small-town innovators to heritage keepers, from artists and athletes to big city dreamers and everyday neighbors making extraordinary impacts, stories remind us that inspiration often lives right next door.

Body On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Body The Merrick County Badges and Angels Program recently received $2,000 through a Spotlight Grant hosted by the Elk’s National Foundation. Jane Berggren, Exalted Ruler, of the Grand Island Elk’s Lodge #604 recently presented the donation on behalf of the lodge.

Body The Central City Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 101st annual gala Saturday, January 31st, at the Merrick County Fairgrounds 4-H Building. The 70’s-themed event — “That Chamber Gala” — will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Body Growing nitrogen, peas as a cover crop, weather models, and market prospects were among key topics of the day-long annual meeting of the Nebraska Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) near Ithaca, NE Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Body An expansion project years in the making recently wrapped up at Dubs Pub, roughly doubling the square footage of the Palmer establishment.

Body 10 YEARS AGO The ice-covered Platte River continues the process of lodging floes and small chunks of ice against restrictions such as bridges and island, bringing the flow of the waterway to a halt near Highway 92 south and west of Clarks.

Body Theater’s last day will be January 15th The Fox Theater in Central City, located at 1301 17th Street, will close later this month, marking the end of an era for moviegoers in the community.

Body The past year not only featured a lot of notable events during the first six months, but in the final half of 2025, there was a bevy of events and people to celebrate.

Body This Monday, January 5th, marked the first day in which candidates could file to run for elected office this year in the state of Nebraska. Individuals seeking offices on the statewide primary ballot may now submit their paperwork to officially enter the race.