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The monumental day of January 20 has come around again, and people all around the United States are cheering—or jeering—for their new president, Donald Trump. In the town of Central City, Nebraska, none are celebrating more than Palser’s, which offered 47 cents per gallon on gas until 1 p.m. on the day of the inauguration in honor of the nation’s forty-seventh president.

Central City, it’s time to “Git-R-Done!” This Saturday, January 25, comedy legend Larry the Cable Guy will take the stage at the Central City Performing Arts Center as part of his Nebraska Road Trip tour. Known for his quick wit, iconic catchphrases, and deep Nebraska roots, Larry’s comedy is steeped in the humor and charm of small-town life, drawing inspiration from the people, places, and experiences that shaped him. Now, he’s bringing more than just laughs—he’s bringing heart to the heartland.

The time is fast approaching for the Central City Area Chamber of Commerce to hold their 2025 Gala. It will be a special gala this year since it will mark the 100-year anniversary for the creation of the local chamber of commerce.

ELEMENTARY Fri., Jan. 24: Breakfast: Biscuits & gravy, cinn & sugar sliced apples.

Hi there! I’m Avery Palu, I am from Grand Island and a 2020 graduate of Grand Island Northwest. After high school, I headed to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where I dove into the world of Elementary Education, and I graduated in the spring of 2024.