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“Nowinthesixthmonththeangel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you;therefore,also,thatHolyOne who is to be born will be called the Son of God. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son inheroldage;andthisisnowthesixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.” Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”And the angel departed from her.”

Cody Maricle of Boone County took top honors at the 2024 Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet. The award was announced Dec. 10 at the Member Appreciation luncheon at Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 107th Annual Meeting and Convention in Kearney.

Central Valley Ag (CVA) Cooperative continues to exemplify the cooperative spirit by giving back to its member-owners. Recently, the CVA Board of Directors approved a total payout of $20.8 million in patronage refunds for Fiscal Year 2024, demonstrating the cooperative’s dedication to its members’ success and the strength of its business model.

In his annual address at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue emphasized the crucial importance of farmers and ranchers uniting to safeguard agriculture and the way of life for their families. “Nebraska ranks among the leading agricultural states in the country.

On the cold, windy night of December 9, the City Council of Central City convened for their monthly meeting. Many crucial topics were discussed, all with the goal of benefiting the town of Central City. These topics ranged from declaring the two problematic buildings on G Street as dangerous, approving a loan to purchase a new firetruck, and even (potential) increases for utility prices.