Opinions

Body A Note from the Chamber . .

Body As I sit down to pen this column, marking my fifth year here writing for the Central City Republican-Nonpareil, I’m struck by the outrageous, bold and certifiably crazy life journey that brought me here.

Body Free to Disagree The most profitable class I took in college was debate. That year the topic debated in every college across the country was whether passive restraint systems should be mandatory or optional on all new cars.

Body Ashley Beckman Middle School Track “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” — Oprah Winfrey.

Body Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall neverdie. Believest thou this? John 11:25-26 KJV Matthew 28:1-6 KJV

Body Residents of Merrick County: Merrick County operates under a system of government that is broken up into township subdivisions.

Body In the hushed light of Holy Week, as the world quiets and the heart turns inward to the tale of sacrifice and renewal that marks these sacred days, my soul finds itself wrestling with a turmoil that mirrors the very chaos of our times.

Body The Central City High School DECA chapter had the privilege to go compete at the State Career Development Conference from March 14-16. Central City had four students that competed at the State Conference.

Body Vetting your candidates With the Nebraska primary less than two months away on Tuesday, May 14, and the general election on Nov. 5 this year, the campaign season is well underway.

Body Gratitude. Webster defines gratitude as the state of being grateful; warm and friendly feeling toward a benefactor; kindness awakened by a favor received; thankfulness.