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Big Red Singers to perform Sunday

The University of Nebraska— Lincoln’s Big Red Singers and Central City’s Vocal Eclipse will be performing at the Central City Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre on Sunday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA—LINCOLN’S Big Red Singers are scheduled to perform at the Central City Performing Arts Center on Sunday. Courtesy Photo

Senator’s Note

Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 Nebraska’s Primary Election this year falls on Tuesday, May 12th. Before selecting your choice for the candidate, it is wise to know the function of the office being sought.

Nebraska Snapshot shows mixed views

Nebraskans are feeling more optimistic about the state’s overall direction than the nation’s, according to the latest Nebraska Snapshot. Still, fewer than half of respondents believe either is on the right track, but residents appear to be putting their pandemic pessimism in the past.
THE NEBRASKA SNAPSHOT, released by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Sociological Research, draws on seven Nebraska Annual Social Indicators Surveys conducted between early 2020 and November 2025, Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing

From Our Files

10 YEARS AGO While searching for a long-term solution to an immediate facilities issue, the Central City Public Schools administration and Board of Education has opted to pursue the acquisition and installment of field turf for the next generation of Bison athletes at Central City High School.

A KWIK 20 YEARS

O’Neills have owned convenience stores for two decades Kwik Stop, a series of gas stations operating throughout the Cornhusker State, officially turns fifty this year, its articles of incorporation having been filed in spring of 1976.
THE KWIK STOP location in Central City was the group’s fourteenth store, with Dan O’Neill helping his partner PauL Trumble, acquire the store in 2001. five years before Dan and his wife Judy purchased the convenience stores. Photo by Michael Rother

Candidates continue to file for offices

Election offices in Nebraska opened for candidate filings for the 2026 primary election just over five weeks ago, on Monday, January 5th. Since, numerous individuals have filed for offices in Merrick County.

GRANTS A BOON TO CENTRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Central City Police Department recently recognized Officers Dwayne Harvill and Reiny Dickhaut for their outstanding initiative and commitment to improving officer safety and operational effectiveness throughout 2025.

Senator’s Note

Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 Several years ago a friend of mine blurted out this observation: “The world is made for couples!” All creatures are made for reproduction, and perhaps no time of the year is better for recognizing this fact of creation than Valentine’s Day.
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