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The First of Forty-Six

1 year ago By News Staff

Welcome to our Faces of Merrick County feature. We start off with the Fasbender family consisting of (left to right) Fyn, Van, Kirstin, Chris and Piper. Also, Sheldon, the Boston Terrier. Our community is full of great people and this year we aim to bring you 46 feature stories to highlight those in our community. Contact our office if you would like to be featured in this series of Merrick County families.

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Central City Police Department

1 year ago By News Staff

Daily Activity Report Monday, December 30 Officer responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 1600 block of 14th Avenue, situation resolved. Officer responded to a car accident in the area of 28th Street and 17th Avenue, report completed.

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4 tips for a fresh start in 2025

1 year ago By News Staff

Moving from one year to the next is a perfect opportunity to think about the new chapter you want to write for yourself. It’s a time to celebrate your wins, identify your growth opportunities and define the goals you want to accomplish. This fresh start is an ideal moment to put pen to paper and set your goals for the year.

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Nebraska Christian Schools

1 year ago By News Staff

“Building Lives for Eternity.” Since 1959, NC has been providing quality Christian education in the Central Nebraska area. In 2000, NC increased its impact in the education field by serving students from eight different countries.

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Cornerstone Bank

1 year ago By News Staff

Cornerstone Bank has served Nebraska since 1882. In June of 1990 the First Federal Savings of York office in Central City was purchased and established as a branch of Cornerstone Bank.

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Get ready to bust a move with the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program

1 year ago By News Staff

When the Girl Scout Cookies drop, the Panda-Monium begins! The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program is here. With the adorable panda as our 2025 mascot, Girl Scouts across Nebraska are ready to embark on another exciting cookie season starting on January 24 with online direct ship cookies.

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Horse Whisperers

1 year ago By News Staff

Three Merrick County 4-H youth and one Hamilton County 4-H youth recently competed in the National Horse Quiz Bowl Contest. The unique contest was held in Denver, Colorado last Thursday. Students taking part in the event were, left to right, Keir Albert, Shyann Zmek, Kayden Tyan and Alexia Ericksen.

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Arizona State University announces fall 2024 Dean’s List

1 year ago By News Staff

Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science has announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 and be registered for full-time coursework. Students with an asterisk by their name earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

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NWU releases fall 2024 Academic Honors

1 year ago By News Staff

Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2024 fall semester academic honors list for students enrolled in traditional and adult undergraduate programs. Traditional undergraduates Students earning at least a 3.75 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a fulltime course load of at least 12 credit hours of graded work (pass/ fail courses are not included) are eligible.