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Any day is a great opportunity to get out and explore all the great businesses that Central City has to offer, but Thursday night continues to be the premier night for shopping in our community.

10 Years Ago With the approval of Central City High School and the City Council of Central City, senior Jennifer Jensen will join the council as an associate member in an attempt to prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s leadership.

Each year roaming the sidelines at various sporting events you can find Josh Salinas who proudly serves our community as an Athletic Trainer through his employment with Bryan Merrick Medical Center.

This past Saturday the Merrick Arts Council returned for another exciting season and in doing so they provided a special show for many who turned out to take in the talents of the Hastings Symphony Orchestra.

Since the Central City Sportsman’s Club purchased the land that they previously leased from Merrick County, they have looked for ways to improve the club while also keeping safety a top priority.

R-N Reporter Now, as of September 9th, a new city ordinance has gone into effect. Allowing the citizens of Central City to drive alternative vehicles in city limits. This will include ATV’s, UTV’s and Golf carts. Provided they have the registration requirements and their vehicles are up to code.

Improve Tree and Shrub Health Though Fall Watering This summer has been hot, hot, hot! Lincoln had 54, 90+ F days from May through August 31st. In unwatered portions of the landscape many are seeing cracked soil - a good indication conditions are dry.

The Merrick County Local Chapter of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association held their first annual plot tour on Wednesday 9/7 near worms. We had about 30 area farmers tour the plot with numerous companies having seed hybrids showcased.

For the 50th year Central City will host their annual cross country invitational and for the second year it will be named the Roger Nielsen Cross Country Invite, named after the long-time Bison coach.

Winning streaks are always fun and that is where the Central City High School softball team finds themselves currently in the season. After a pair of losses, the Lady Bison finished August with a win and remain perfect in September riding a seven-game winning streak.