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Body “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.

Body For over 25 years, growers have benefited from the latest advancements in soybean production, management and marketing at Soybean Management Field Days.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body For almost seven decades now, DC Lynch Shows out of Chapman has been a mainstay of summer fun across the region, bringing entertainment, rides, and that classic carnival charm to county fairs and festivals—including another successful run at this year’s Merrick County Fair.

Body Central City, Nebraska 2025 Merrick County Fair kicks off this weekend The 2025 Merrick County Fair is nearly here, and the fairgrounds in Central City are ready to come alive with five jam-packed days of family fun, fast-paced action, and small-town flavor.

Body Pictured is a historic look at the block courtesy of the Merrick County Historical Museum. The is prior to the 1890 building construction.

Body The Central City Board of Education met on July 21, 2025, at the high school conference room. Members approved increases to school meal prices and activity admissions for the 2025–2026 school year.

Body Last week, Central City said goodbye to three of its oldest and most iconic Main Street buildings as demolition crews brought down the long-standing structures at 319 and 321 G Street—including the former NAPA Auto Parts store—marking the close of a chapter that spanned well over...

Body The Stitzer and Porter keystone dated 1890 came down during the demolition of three Main Street buildings last week. The piece was able to be saved and given to the Merrick County Historical Museum to display.