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Statement by Mark McHargue, President, regarding presidential inauguration

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“Nebraska’s farm and ranch families congratulate President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their families on this historic Inauguration Day. We also want to thank Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer for her service on the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and representing our great state. The challenges our nation faces may be great, but Nebraska Farm Bureau and our over 56,000 member families stand ready to work with the new administration on policies to better the economic future of our state, nation, and its citizens. Today, let us all celebrate the most American of traditions, the peaceful transfer of power, but tomorrow, let’s get to work!”

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Ten-year-old Hayley Stahn and her brother Shane share a warm hug with a dog up for adoption at the Central Nebraska Humane Society. Hayley and Shane volunteered at the Society weekly last summer, and have continued to volunteer their help during the school year.

CCPS class hosts soup supper to support post prom

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This Friday, January 24, the Junior class at Central City Public Schools will be hosting a silent auction and soup supper fundraiser to support the Post Prom event. The event will take place in the high school commons area during the Bison basketball games against Wood River, running from 4:30 pm through the third quarter of the boys’ basketball game.

St. John’s Lutheran Church to host annual Æbleskiver Feed

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For those who love social events, tasty food, and friendly people, be sure to attend the Æbleskiver feed being hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church over in Marquette at 2174 N. T. Rd. The event will take place on February 9 and will go from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A raffle will be taking place during the event, featuring prizes such as an electric Æbleskiver pan, a St. John’s T-shirt, and a few painting-prints amongst other prizes.
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Welcome Aboard

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This past Sunday, the Merrick County Historical Museum welcomed Stan Ferris and Sara Moore to their board of directors. The museum held their annual meeting with excitement as they plan to move into their new building later this year. (R-N Photo by Jacob Kennedy)
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Faces of Merrick County: The Fasbenders

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The Fasbenders, a name that is as grand as the house they all reside in. Each member of their family is colorful and diverse, using their unique skills to paint upon the canvas of the world around them. The family consists of six total members. First, there’s Kirstin Fasbender and her husband Chris. Kirstin is 47 years old and never fails to make entire rooms light up with smiles when she’s around. She also works at Archer Credit Union in Central City and gets involved wherever she can. Chris is 51 years of age, and is a super community minded and oriented individual, always working around the clock to help support him and his family. He works outside the community at Friesen Ford Chevrolet, that is a massive step up from his previous job due to being able to see his family much more.