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Residents urged to prioritize routine food safety

Body As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise nationwide, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is reminding residents of the importance of routine food safety practices. Since May 2026, Nebraska has reported forty-nine cases of cyclosporiasis.

Senator’s Note

Body Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 PROVIDENCE SMILED ON WASHINGTON I recently saw the movie “Young Washington,” which premiered on July 3rd and details the early life of the man who came to be known as the Father of Our Country.

Mesonet crosses 100-station mark

Body To combat the raging wildfires that swept across western Nebraska this year, firefighters and emergency management personnel repeatedly drew on information from a key resource — the Nebraska Mesonet weather station network.
THE UNIVERSITY’S mesonet weather station network has wide-ranging value for Nebraska agriculture, firefighting, emergency management and drought monitoring. Courtesy Photo

From Our Files

Body 10 YEARS AGO At the close of the 2015-16 school term, Central City received a formal invitation to join the LouPlatte Conference, a conference that consists primarily of Class C-1 and Class C-2 schools.

DIERKS RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS AT LIBRARY

Body For Christopher Dierks, returning to the Central City Public Library has brought things full circle. Dierks officially began serving as the library’s director June 15th, succeeding longtime director Sara Lee following her retirement.
DIERKS RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS AT LIBRARY

OPEN HOUSE TO DISCUSS ROUTES FOR NEW LINE

Body Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will host an open house on July 23rd in Aurora to gather public input for a new transmission project in the area. The open house session is informal and offers an opportunity to review project information and visit with project team members.

Series highlights conservation across Nebraska

Body Conservation Works, a new Nebraska Public Media series, explores how Nebraskans are restoring balance between people, land, and wildlife. Hosted by Carlee Moates, the six-episode series premieres at 8:00 p.m.

JULY CARD CORNER

Body Herk’s Welding, Inc. A family-owned business which has served Central City and the surrounding area since 1970, Herk’s Welding shop has evolved from a simple welding repair shop to a multifaceted company.
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