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Body Senior Dakota Sage is addressing a critical environmental concern: the impact of insecticides on freshwater ecosystems. With many agricultural chemicals making their way into streams and ponds, Dakota set out to study their effects on aquatic invertebrates.

Body The price difference between steers and heifers has long been a focal point for cattle market analysts, cow/calf producers, feedlot operators, and other industry stakeholders, providing insights into market trends, herd expansion, and feeder cattle demand.

Body Central City native Josh Bailey stands under the marquee of the Clinton Street Theatre in Portland, Oregon, where his film had its first screening on Wednesday, March 25.

Body Coming out of the winter months, Central City is wasting no time addressing much-needed road maintenance. While roadwork can be a temporary inconvenience, it remains a vital part of keeping the city moving smoothly.

Body Carol Wilcox, a volunteer at the Merrick Medical Center Auxiliary Thrift Shop helps citizens as they gaze through the store sometimes looking for an item and sometimes looking for conversation in others.

Body Earl and Zanetta Schenck moved to Central City 9 years ago, as they wished to be closer their daughter, Janell Benson, and their sonin- law. Previously, the couple had lived in Ogallala, Nebraska, for 52 years before packing their bags and relocating somewhere completely new.

Body On the morning of Wednesday, April 16. I stood outside the Merrick Medical Center Auxiliary Thrift Shop shortly before it opened at 10 a.m. The weather was quite nice; a contrary to the recent April mornings Merrick County has had.

Body The Republican-Nonpareil recently hosted a poll to determine the best burger in Central City—and it quickly turned into a sizzling showdown. With Prairie Creek, Runza, Rico’s Kitchen, Dairy Queen, and others tossing their buns into the ring, the town was abuzz with debate.

Body On the rather windy day of April 14, the City Council of Central City convened for their monthly meeting a bit later than usual in the month.

Body For 40 years, Relay For Life—a walkathon for the American Cancer Society—has been raising funds to support cancer patients and survivors.