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BQA helps producers achieve long-term success

Body For Nebraska producer Troy Anderson, his family is deeply rooted in doing things the right way. That began with his parents instilling the importance of Beef Quality Assurance in him and his siblings and now passing down the core principles to his son.
TROY ANDERSON has been involved with the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program since the mid-1990s and now passing down the core principles to his son. Courtesy Photo

From Our Files

Body 10 YEARS AGO Nick Ryan, owner of Prairie Creek Vineyards, asked the Central City Council to consider the legalization of Sunday sales of liquor within city limits. About sixty runners participated in the first-ever Bader Park fundraising race event.

Magnolias, Old Dirt Road reunite in Central City

Body Magnolias Boutique, LLC and Old Dirt Road reunited in a new location earlier this year, and the owners say that things are going well. The businesses moved into 802 C Avenue, the former home of the Republican-Nonpareil, in early 2026.
SHOPPERS browse the many items for sale at Magnolias Boutique and Old Dirt Road in downtown Central City during the grand reopening open house. Photo by Jordan Coslor

Lodging tax returns rebound

Body Following three straight years of decline, lodging tax receipts in Merrick County saw a slight rebound in 2025. According to local government data released by the Nebraska Department of Revenue earlier this year, in 2025, Merrick County collected $7,031.13 in lodging tax receipts.

Nebraska Christian sweeps Mansfield Invite

Body The Nebraska Christian Eagles dominated Tuesday’s Mansfield Invitational at Boone Central High School, winning sixteen gold medals, coming away with forty-eight top-six finishes, and winning both the boys’ and girls’ overall team competition.

Set guidelines to ensure quality studying

Body Every family needs to set their own guidelines for studying at home, according to Renette Wardlow, human development specialist, University of Missouri Extension. “Differences in guidelines occur because of the different ages of students,” said Wardlow.

Senator’s Note

Body Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 Our Nebraska Constitution requires us to end each legislative session with a balanced budget and we have done that while additionally maintaining a cash reserve (rainy day fund) of approximately ten percent.
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