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It’s official: as of 5:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, the Central City Public Schools is under the leadership of a newly minted Board of Education.

Everyone and everything has a story, even towns as small as Central City. On the surface, it’s just another Nebraska town people pass through to continue going about their lives. Below the crust, a tight-knit community sits nestled in place, full of good people, mouthwatering food, and fun-filled opportunities that are excellent choices for any season. These range from catching a movie at one of the city’s movie theaters, to cooling off on a hot day at the Aquatic Center, once a hot day actually comes around again. Even if one is a long-time resident, someone passing through, or are just here for a weekend, there’s always something to do if one looks in the right place.

History buffs, community members, and curious minds alike will have a unique opportunity to step into the past and shape the future as the Merrick County Historical Museum (MCHM) prepares for its Annual Meeting and Membership Program. Scheduled for Sunday, January 12, at 2:00 p.m., the event will take place at the Merrick Foundation Venture Center meeting room, where the doors will open at 1:30 p.m.

What began as a run-of-the-mill day for Don and Lylus Franzen morphed into an exceedingly important staple the couple will remember for the rest of their lives. They had been presented personally with Nebraska Admiral awards by Loren Lippincott on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen. These awards brought to light and recognized all the extraordinary good deeds they’ve done for the community.

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on November 21, 2024, at Central City Public Library. Emphasis of the day was celebration of DKG Founders, so as the meeting began, member Nola Oberhelman of Group 5 invited all to do a little research about those who have historically been part of DKG in our area. Kappa Chapter includes current members from Merrick, Howard, Nance, Platte, and Adams Counties, as well as a reserve member in Dodge County, so the investigation was informative and entertaining. Everyone received a question that would be answered and shared at times during the meeting, as well as time to look for their answers. Answers to all questions were readily at hand with a little looking or personal knowledge. By meeting’s end, all had learned interesting facts and anecdotes from some Kappa members who knew/were taught by those ladies.

Graduate and undergraduate degrees were conferred for 391 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday (Dec.

Chadron State College has announced the students on the Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists. The President’s List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students met the requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. To qualify for either list, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester.