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Forty-one individuals received their high school diploma through the GED program at Central Community College between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025.

“I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown away like a branch and dries up; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.

The Nebraska Farmers Network (NFN), a leading private equity firm focused on Nebraska- based business and growth-oriented investments in the farm and ranch real estate sectors, announced its strategic investment in Consumer Title & Escrow LLC, provider of real estate, title, and escrow services.

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is now accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant Program. This initiative is designed to increase the availability of higher ethanol blends, including E15, E30 and E85 at fuel retail locations statewide. Retailers are invited to submit applications which could award up to $50,000 per retail location for the installation of equipment supporting mid- to high-level ethanol blends like E15, E30 and E85, in accordance with the guidelines provided in the application.

“Nebraska Farm Bureau welcomes the trade announcements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines as important steps toward opening markets and reducing barriers to U.S. agricultural products. Agricultural trade is vital to our national economy and the sustainability of farm and ranch families here in Nebraska.

For over 25 years, growers have benefited from the latest advancements in soybean production, management and marketing at Soybean Management Field Days. This year marks the second year that the Soybean Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) competition highlights are included in the field days, including lessons from last year’s contest and progress this season.

Chesney Reeves, 14 of Central City and her 4 year old Quarter Horse Gelding, A Freckled Smartie were the Champions in the Junior Pole Bending competition at the Fonner Park State 4-H Expo. Chesney is the daughter of James and Katie Reeves.

The Central City Post 6 Seniors closed out their baseball season with a hard-fought run at the Nebraska Legion Class B Area 4 Tournament, highlighted by a pair of strong wins before falling short in their final two contests.