When a storm system that included twin tornadoes devastated the communities of Wisner and Pilger in Stanton County, claiming the life of 5-year-old Calista Dixon, it didn’t take long for folks across Nebraska to respond. A crew of 30 volunteers from Merrick County took the road to Pilger, the community hardest hit by the tornadoes.

Relay for Life Merrick County volunteers signed up participants at …