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Central City, NE – Last Wednesday evening, local residents gathered at Central City High School to review the findings of the 2024 Community Needs Assessment Survey and discuss the future of their town. The meeting, organized by the Merrick County Development Corporation and the South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD), provided an in-depth look at key challenges and opportunities facing Central City as it grows.

Daily Activity Report Monday, September 2 Officer responded to a citizen assist in the city limits, situation Resolved. Officer responded to an animal complaint, in the 1500 block of 15th Street, situation resolved.

Merrick Arts Council in Central City announces its 2024-25 season with five shows starting September 15. All shows are held at the Central City Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre.

During the weekend of Aug. 24-25, the class of 1974 had their best reunion yet! Forty-four classmates along with 20 spouses kicked off the festivities with social hour and dinner at Prairie Creek Winery. The meal was delicious but reuniting with old friends was priceless. Few events offer the chance to go back in time and laugh like a teenager. When the winery closed, we weren’t ready to end the party so we headed to The Independent Club to continue the celebration. Sunday began with a tour of the High School given by Jeff Jensen and Ray Huggett, our much-admired Assistant Principal. When we began high school, the building was only 2 years old, brand new and full of modern features. Finally, the rest of the day was spent at the lovely home of Craig and Peggy Clausen. It was a very special weekend where everyone arrived older but left young again.

Members of the news media are invited to participate in a news conference at Husker Harvest Days to introduce a new and exclusive option for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans which can provide more affordable health premiums at costs that are significantly lower than the federal marketplace. Farm Bureau Health Plans of Tennessee is the third-party administrator for the new Nebraska Farm Bureau Member Health Plans.

Just sitting and listening to Nancy Johnson talk and share her wealth of information about Merrick County and the surrounding communities can send chills down your spine and give you goosebumps. Her boundless knowledge of facts is truly astounding. As the Merrick County Historical Museum approaches completion, there are still numerous naming opportunities available, and donations are both needed and welcomed.