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Body The 2026 Merrick County sheriff’s race is already heating up—more than a year before voters head to the polls.

Body Accurately sampling and testing hay is the only way to get a real understanding of the nutritive value of feed. Using values from previous years or a “book value” can be costly since a producer may incorrectly develop a ration using values that aren’t representative.

Body Grant applications for the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) 2026 Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive, Litter Reduction and Recycling, and Scrap Tire programs can be submitted between July 9 and August 20, 2025 (4:00 p.m. CST).

Body Too much of most anything is the pits. The rain we received in the last week of June was certainly sweet cherries, but when it continued to 5,6,7,upwards it became the pits. Wheat fields coming close to harvest and young corn standing in knee high water is not a good thing.

Body “For the past several years, Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers have been working closely with Nebraska’s congressional delegation to secure passage of a new Farm Bill and an extension of the many vital tax provisions found in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Body After more than three decades as a full-time doctor in Central City Dr. Steve Mahnke will transition into a part-time role in the local medical scene, dialing back his work schedule to two days a week.

Body Saturday, July 5 brought a momentous morning event to the Central City Historical Museum.

Body The seventh day of the seventh month of 2025 saw the Merrick County GOP gathering together once more for another monthly meeting.

Body Since last fall, the buildings located at 319 and 321 G Street in Central City have been deemed unsafe for occupancy. The sidewalk in front of the buildings has been blocked off with barriers, and “Keep Out” signs have been posted on the doors.

Body Nebraska State Senator Loren Lippincott of District 34 will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Merrick County GOP meeting, scheduled for Monday, July 7, at ISI Solar in Central City. The event will begin with coffee and cookies at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.