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Body Central City recently celebrated its annual Lone Tree Days, an annual tradition that continues to bring the community together in joyous festivities.

Body The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in town, and local children are set to perform “Jack and the Beanstalk” this Saturday at the Central City Performing Arts Center. The performances, scheduled for 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Body With the sale of Waffles N’ More being finalized plans have been put into motion for one man to fulfill his dream of owning his own restaurant and bringing in new and exciting eating options to Central City.

Body Monday morning a large group of local youths took to the Performing Arts Center stage to audition for the show. They were met by Avery Tilt who is one of two helpers for the production..

Body 10 Years Ago Central City Dairy Queen owner Aaron Kunz explained how a franchise works to members of the Merrick Foundation’s ESI (entrepreneurship) Camp. Ten Merrick County middle school students attended the week-long camp.

Body On June 23, 2024, a heartwarming ceremony took place at the Polk Senior Center to honor a local hero, Richard G. Owens, with a Quilt of Valor. This recognition celebrates his dedicated service in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966.

Body In Clarks, Frontier Soap Shack is now open on main street, as they opened their door to the public for the first time on June 27. Frontier Soap Shack has been started by Sue Ward as a way for local crafters and vendors to have a space to sell their products.

Body All layers in Nebraska during May 2024 totaled 8.50 million, up from 7.90 million the previous year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Nebraska egg production during May totaled 216 million eggs, up from 196 million in 2023.

Body Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on June 1, 2024 totaled 433 million bushels, up 5% from 2023, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Of the total, 250 million bushels are stored on farms, up 9% from a year ago.

Body Nebraska inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2024, was 3.65 million head, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was down 3% from June 1, 2023, and down 3% from March 1, 2024.