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| CENTRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT |

10 months ago By News Staff

MONDAY, AUGUST 11 Officer responded to minor car accident in the 400 block of G Street, no report needed. Officer responded to a trespassing complaint in the 1200 block of 15th Street, situation resolved.

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Notes From CCPS

10 months ago By News Staff

Holee Hanke • 7-12 Principal This year, our theme is Connecting, Inspiring, and Empowering the Herd! We just finished a remarkable year where our students achieved unprecedented excellence in both academics and activities. These accomplishments were made possible by the selflessness of our students and staff.

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Traveling with young children

10 months ago By News Staff

All of us have heard the familiar phrase “Are we there yet?” from children who are bored from sitting for what they perceive as an endless amount of time in a vehicle, or are so excited about their destination they just can’t wait any longer.

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WATERMELON DAYS DEMOLITION DERBY

10 months ago By News Staff

WATERMELON DAYS DEMOLITION DERBY.

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AUGUST CARD CORNER

10 months ago By News Staff

Cornerstone Bank Cornerstone Bank has served Nebraska since 1882. In June of 1990 the First Federal Savings of York office in Central City was purchased and established as a branch of Cornerstone Bank.

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Vegetables, bonds grow at UNL community gardens

10 months ago By News Staff

For Bill Sorensen, senior programmer analyst in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources, the East Campus Community Gardens sprouted more than plants. Sorensen, who has long rented a plot in the gardens, met his wife, Karen, there.

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SCRAP TIRE COLLECTION A BOON FOR COUNTY, RESIDENTS

10 months ago By Michael Rother

The 2025 Merrick County Tire Amnesty took place this Saturday, August 16th at the Merrick County fairgrounds. Hosted by the Merrick County Highway Department, the free tire disposal event collected multiple hundreds of tons of tires for proper disposal.

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From Our Files

10 months ago By News Staff

10 YEARS AGO The Central City Board of Education held its August meeting on the first day of school. Superintendent Jeff Jensen said everything “moved along very well” on the first day.

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RHD Publishing completes sale of Republican-Nonpareil

10 months ago By News Staff

After nearly five years of service at the helm of one of Nebraska’s longest-standing weekly newspapers, Ryan Dettman and RHD Publishing, LLC have officially passed the torch. As of Thursday, the rights to publish the Central City Republican-Nonpareil have been sold to veteran newspaper publisher Michael Happ.

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City Council bids Banks farewell

10 months ago By News Staff

The Central City Council met for its regular session on Monday, August 11, working through a full slate of business that ranged from nuisance property rulings to franchise renewals and a council resignation that will soon see a new face in City Hall. The evening was highlighted with the announcement that Ward 2 representative Kegnide “Banks” Bankole has resigned his seat effective Tuesday, after moving into the opposite ward. His departure, while a loss for the council, comes with the assurance that Mayor Tim Bolling will appoint a replacement to keep the ward represented.

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