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Body Monday night echoed with the heart-thumping sounds of revving engines and crashing metal as the 47th annual Merrick County Demolition Derby, proudly organized by the Wells family, roared to its thrilling conclusion.

Body The Central City Public Library has opened its doors to the public after being closed for renovations.

Body Central City High School has a new football coach as Troy Huebert has taken over the program and moves closer to getting his first season started. Derek Rodine of Polk lost his life in a single vehicle car accident near Stromsburg.

Body The program will continue to help drive economic opportunity and workforce development in underserved communities across the country National 4-H Council and corporate partner Verizon announced their renewed commitment to the 4-H Tech Changemakers program.

Body All layers in Nebraska during June 2023 totaled 8.03 million, up from 4.78 million the previous year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Nebraska egg production during June totaled 196 million eggs, up from 109 million in 2022.

Body This fall as pastures continue to recover from drought in previous years, some producers who traditionally pasture their cattle are considering feeding cow-calf pairs in confinement.

Body Eighty-five students participated in the 19th annual Central Honors Institute June 25-28 at Central Community College-Columbus. Participants will be in the seventh or eighth grade this fall and have high ability in language arts, math and/or science.

Body The Mobile Food Pantry will be held at the Central City Airport located at 1346 Ormsby RD, Central City, on August 5, 2023 in the parking lot from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.