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10 YEARS AGO Nebraska Christian senior Katie Cumpston was named as a semifinalist in the sixty- first annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Tommy Wayne “Tom” Davis passed away on September 11, 2015 at his home in Central City.
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Improvements, crowds part of a busy summer

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PEER Group welcomes numerous visitors this year Last week, with its summer season having come to a close, Platte PEER Group Executive Director Hannah Clark reported a standout season for the area nonprofit. The 501(c)(3), founded in 2003 and based in Chapman, is focused on enhancing outdoor education, recreation, and environmental education in the area.

Senator’s Note

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Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 WHAT’S ALL THE HOOPLA ABOUT REDISTRICTING? Every ten years, the boundary lines for our three congressional districts are redrawn based on the United States Census. The same is true for our forty-nine legislative districts, the state school board, board of regents and the domains of many other elected officials.
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Producers reminded to stay safe this harvest

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As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are reminding farmers, rural communities and motorists to prioritize safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21st until September 27th. This year’s theme, “Safety First, Avoid the Worst,” highlights the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent accidents during one of the busiest and most dangerous times of the year in agriculture.