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High Plains Talent Shines at Nebraska Young Artist Awards

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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has unveiled the winners of its 27th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards, celebrating the state’s most promising 11th-grade talents across various artistic disciplines. This year’s accolades spotlight two exceptional students from High Plains Community, further solidifying its reputation as a nurturing ground for young talent.
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“Passage to Paradise” - A Musical Journey with Nebraska Christian Elementary

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Central City’s Performing Arts Center was a buzz with excitement on March 1st, as Nebraska Christian Elementary students took to the stage for their performance of “Passage to Paradise.” The play, which is now a fond memory for its cast and audience, imparted a powerful message drawn from John 14:6, emphasizing that our true home is not of this world.

CARD OF THANKS

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With great appreciation our family would like to thank you for the cards, flowers, memorials, and other kind expressions of sympathy. Your support and love during this difficult time brought us great comfort. We rejoice that Alan is in the glorious presence of the Lord and Savior, Jesus. The family of Alan Lee Heuermann Jody, Whitney, Curtis, Joanna, Keith and Norma Heuermann Granddaughters: Jessie Ann and Cassie Jo Heuermann To everyone who has supported us following the death of Gary Bannister, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. The many acts of kindness, cards, flowers and memorials were a great comfort to us. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Pastor Bill Stearns, Solt-Wagner Funeral Home and to our Mamre church family for the wonderful lunch following his service. Ralph & Lillian Bannister Dale & Tonya Bannister and family Mark & Susan Fitzgerald and family Amy Bannister
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Kindness in Community: Central City Area Chamber of Commerce embarks on a mission of compassion

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In an age where the daily news cycle often dwells on the grittier side of human nature, the Central City Area Chamber of Commerce offers a refreshing narrative - a community united by kindness. Their recent Leap Day event not only marked the advent of the Chamber’s membership season but also heralded a campaign poised to enrich the social fabric of Central City - the “Kindness is Contagious” initiative.
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Chapman Volunteer Fire and Rescue to now transport

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Chapman Volunteer Fire Department has one big change coming to their community, their own ambulance. Captain Tanner Maw and Assistant Chief Casey Bagwell sat down with the Central City Republican-Nonpareil to give an update on all the things that Chapman VFD has to offer and why it is so important this ambulance was pushed for.