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Body Last Wednesday, as the sun arced over Merrick County, casting long shadows over its serene cornfields, an unexpected drama unfolded— a testament to nature’s fury and human resilience.

Body The 96th Annual Nebraska State FFA Convention, held April 3-5 in Lincoln, was a vibrant gathering of over 7,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests.

Body On Wednesday, April 3rd, the Merrick County Board of Supervisors held a town meeting at the fairgrounds to discuss with the public the possibility of changing the local government from townships to a full commissioner- based system.

Body On a defining night that set the stage for the future of local Republican leadership and policy direction, the Merrick County GOP gathered for its county convention, an event that beckoned new leadership and galvanized the party’s stance on a contentious issue that has...

Body 10 Years Ago As Central City High School gears up for prom night Central City High School DECA Advisor Brittany McPhillips and her husband 5th grade teacher Anthony McPhillips demonstrate how to execute a pretzel move during swing dance training as juniors Val Fousek and Andrew...

Body The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) is backing legislation that would provide significant tax reform and major property tax relief for Nebraskans. Legislative Bill (LB) 388 is a key piece of a broader tax reform package working its way through the Nebraska Legislature.

Body Nebraska inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2024, was 3.75 million head, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was up 4% from March 1, 2023, but down 1% from December 1, 2023.

Body Average gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.33/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,150 stations in Nebraska. Prices in Nebraska are 27.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.

Body Central Valley Ag (CVA) reinforces its commitment to its farmer-owners by returning nearly $2 million in age-based equity. This distribution exemplifies the cooperative spirit in which CVA operates for the benefit of its member-owners.