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The Republican-Nonpareil recently hosted a poll to determine the best burger in Central City—and it quickly turned into a sizzling showdown. With Prairie Creek, Runza, Rico’s Kitchen, Dairy Queen, and others tossing their buns into the ring, the town was abuzz with debate. Then, on April 9th, in our last edition, we officially announced the winner: Kwik Stop.

For 40 years, Relay For Life—a walkathon for the American Cancer Society—has been raising funds to support cancer patients and survivors. Throughout much of that time, Becky and Nick Freelend worked tirelessly to bring Relay For Life events to Merrick and Hall counties, creating a legacy of compassion and hope in the fight against cancer.

As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for students to maintain their focus and finish strong. Parents play a vital role in supporting this effort.

From April 2–4, students from more than 200 schools gathered in Lincoln for the Nebraska FFA State Competition—a culmination of months of preparation and anticipation. The contest took over multiple venues across the city, including the Cornhusker, Embassy, and Graduate hotels, as well as UNL’s East Campus and Pinnacle Bank Arena. With more than 7,000 participants in attendance, the event was one of the largest gatherings of FFA members in the state.

On Monday, March 31, the Central City DECA Chapter had the opportunity to participate in DECA Interview Night. DECA members had the opportunity to have two mock interviews with two different community members so they could see different interviewing techniques. This helped students have an idea of how to interview when they get into the real world. The DECA chapter had 18 members that participated in this amazing opportunity. Kaydence Dettman, sophomore, said “DECA interview night is a great choice to attend because it helps prepare you for your future. I was really nervous going into the night, but then I proved to myself that I could do it. It definitely helps bring you confidence and you will know what to do in an actual interview. I chose to go to interview night because I knew it would benefit me and help me not be so nervous for a real interview. My favorite part of the night was the feeling of overcoming my nerves and also getting to talk to so many great people. My least favorite part was stumbling on some questions I wasn’t quite prepared for. In the end, I learned a lot and had a fun time. I definitely recommend signing up for interview night.” Kirstin Fasbender, interviewer, said “I love DECA interview night as a matter of fact it is my favorite night of the year. I love it because it helps the community and me stay in touch with things that are happening at the school. I actually participated in DECA so it holds a special place in my heart and I love to see kids that are really invested in it. I also love Mrs McPhillips as our DECA advisor here at Central City. She prepares students so well for the real world and is a great person and teacher with a great heart. Another thing is it is a great opportunity for people in the community to connect with students and give them feedback on interviewing, which is something they will have to do in the future. Both of the students I interviewed had very good interviewing skills, and I would hire them on the spot. I liked how I got to walk the students through the interview process and give them the inside scoop on questions they will be asked during actual interviews in the future. I want to flip the mindset of interviewing being scary and make it something people aren’t afraid to do.” As a DECA chapter we appreciate the community members for taking the time to help us be prepared for our futures!