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With the summer baseball season just around the corner, the Legion baseball team is hard at work raising the funds needed for the upcoming season. For the second year in a row, they held a hog roast at the Legion Hall, this time smoking a whole hog. From 4:30 to 7 p.m., the hall was filled with community members enjoying pulled pork and supporting the local Legion Baseball program.

A family’s gift to Creighton University is one of the largest ever made to support unrestricted scholarships, which assist students from all schools and colleges. The estates of alumnus Dr.

ELEMENTARY Fri., May. 2: Breakfast: Mini cinnamon rolls, pineapple.

According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million acres of corn in 2025. If realized, this would translate to a significant economic investment of nearly $3.1 billion in the state’s economy over a two-month period, as calculated by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s crop budgets. This investment includes inputs such as seed, fuel and fertilizer, but excludes land costs, labor and equipment.

Saturday, this year’s Spring-Cleaning Day was held at Strobel Fabrication on a chilly but bearable morning. Despite the cold and slightly-rainy conditions, numerous denizens of Central City braved the weather to attend the event, bringing trailers full of unwanted belongings to dispose of. The event was a hit, as nearly 10 vehicles showed up in the first 10 minutes, with some showing up a few minutes before the event started.

April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to honor the dedicated professionals who help individuals regain independence, improve quality of life, and engage meaningfully with the world around them. At Merrick Medical Center in Central City, the occupational therapy (OT) team goes above and beyond to serve patients across the lifespan, offering essential support for both short-term recovery and long-term well-being. This month, the spotlight shines on two of the center’s highly respected occupational therapists: Megan Holtgrewe and Christina Flodman.

Breckyn Williams was all giggles sliding down the bounce house at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday while Wren Thornton looked on as older children like Karter Grigsby and Turner Forbis raced for candy. Huxtyn Zimbelman patiently waited for his chance to fill his bucket.