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Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers are facing mounting financial pressures as interest rates, land values, input prices, and equipment costs continue to climb, according to a new analysis released by Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). The State of Nebraska’s Farm Expenses, prepared by NEFB Economist and Policy Analyst Abygail Streff, outlines how these escalating costs are straining farm budgets and threatening the economic stability of rural communities across the state.

The Central City Public Library (CCPL) celebrated spooky season with its annual Literary Pumpkin Contest this year, encouraging patrons of all ages to express their love for literature with a decorated gourd for the chance to win some Bison Bucks. “The contest is basically comprised of our patrons taking a favorite book or graphic novel and then decorating a pumpkin or [other] gourd based on it—usually based on a character,” said CCPL Library Director Sara Lee.

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THE CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1985 gathered for their fortieth reunion the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2025. Activities included attending the homecoming football game to cheer on the Bison, followed by gathering at the Independent Club on Friday night. Saturday included a morning tour of the high school and Bison Dome with Superintendent Jeff Jensen and Mr. Ray Huggett, who was principal when the Class of 1985 graduated. The reunion concluded with a social hour, dinner, and socializing at the Independent Club on Saturday evening. Members of the class pictured above included (back row): Steve Dammann, Tom Richardson, Mark Higgins, Jenny (Malm) Beck, Lori (Maxson) Senkbile, Kevin Senkbile, partially hidden Tracy DeMary, and Kurt Reeves; (second row): Chris McFadden, Chuck Krance, Tony Davis, Mark Erlandson, partially hidden Paige (Roach) Randa, Patsy (Wait) Egeland, Lisa (VanWinkle) Hilder, Ann (Greving) Brown, Kathy (Waggoner) Schnacker, and Dave Hedglin; (front row): Kerri Wagner, Kevin Ohlman, Stacy (Nouzovsky) Bolles, Laurie (Paup) Johnson, Adam Dahlke, Lisa (Sawyers) Foulk, Patti (Rish) Ord, Jane (Justice) Stuart, Darren Siekman, and Sandy (Schenk) Severance; (not pictured): Lance Johnson and Laura (Nelson) Lyons.