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Kyle Hanquist  

Central City grad earns Navy research award, tackles hypersonic heat like a boss

1 year ago By Ryan Dettman R-n Publisher
If you’ve ever tried walking barefoot across Turtle Beach sands in July, you might understand the kind of heat Kyle Hanquist is messing with these days. Kyle—a 2008 Central City High School graduate, friend to many and hometown brainiac— is making serious waves in the world of aerospace engineering.

Area high schools prepare to honor the Class of 2025

1 year ago By News Staff
The tassels are ready to be turned, the roses are being fluffed, and if you listen closely, you might just hear the faint sound of “Pomp and Circumstance” drifting through the air—it’s graduation season in our corner of the world. Over the next two weekends, Central City, High Plains, and Nebraska Christian will celebrate the Class of 2025, each with their own blend of tradition, memories, and forward-facing inspiration.

Nebraska Farm Bureau report reveals $7.9 billion impact of agricultural trade on state’s economy

1 year ago By News Staff
Despite a $2 billion decline from 2022, Nebraska’s agricultural exports totaled $7.9 billion in 2023, marking the third-highest export year on record. That’s according to a Nebraska Farm Bureau’s annual Agriculture and International Trade Report released today.

USDA to mail 2025 agricultural resource management survey

1 year ago By News Staff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is collecting data from approximately 4,100 Nebraska farmers and ranchers for its annual Agricultural Resource Management Integrated Screening Survey (ARMS). The survey looks at all aspects of U.S. agricultural production, the well-being of farm households, farm finances, chemical usage, and various farm production characteristics. The survey also collects detailed information on production practices, costs, and returns for different commodities on a rotating basis. In 2025, the survey will take a closer look at cotton and potato production in the United States.

USDA to issue $1.3 billion to specialty crop producers through second marketing assistance program payment

1 year ago By News Staff
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, providing up to $1.3 billion in additional program assistance. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) already delivered just under $900 million in first round payments to eligible producers.
Generosity on Display Courtney Retzlaff and Truman Ryan stand on stage during the scholarship event Sunday at the Performing arts Center.  

Merrick Foundation ceremony highlights local youth and donors

1 year ago By Jacob Kennedy R-n Reporter
The Merrick Foundation held its annual Scholarship Ceremony on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, awarding around $169,800 in scholarships to approximately 180 college and high school students. The venue was filled with students, their families, and donors responsible for funding the various scholarships.
Legion hosts hog roast fundraiser for baseball team  

Legion hosts hog roast fundraiser for baseball team

1 year ago By Jacob Kennedy R-n Reporter
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.
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