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Central City is all set to embrace the holiday spirit with a series of festive events and promotions, highlighted by the Central City Chamber of Commerce, to bring joy and celebration to the community.

When you walk into the Central City Elementary school around this time, you will find the walls by one of the entrances covered in small laminated posters with the pictures of over 200 veterans. From all branches, and covering many conflicts going all the way back to the civil war.

Quilts of Valor.

The Merrick County Courthouse square in Central City is set to transform into a winter wonderland for the “Rockin’ Around the Courthouse Square” event, scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd, from 2 to 5 pm.

In a move that reflects its deep commitment to rural health and community well-being, Merrick Medical Center (MMC) is set to join the nationwide celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 16, 2023.

Thank You Ladies.

Merrick County Leading Locally students toured the Green Plains Ethanol Plant during their November meeting. Students learned about the multiple products that the plant produces and the complexity of the production process.

The annual 4-H Member Achievement/Leader’s Recognition Celebration was held Sunday, November 5th at the Merrick County Youth and Agriculture Education Center or 4-H Building. The afternoon began at 2 p.m.

Merrick Arts Council is excited to bring a Christmas show featuring flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez on Sunday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. Martinez will demonstrate his skills on the guitar in the flamenco style, as well as highlighting some seasonal music.

The Red Cross is scheduled to be in Clarks Wednesday, November 22nd from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Clarks VFW. Appointments may be scheduled online at redcross.org then download the blood donor app. Walk ins will be accepted to schedule an apoointment.