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Saturday, this year’s Spring-Cleaning Day was held at Strobel Fabrication on a chilly but bearable morning. Despite the cold and slightly-rainy conditions, numerous denizens of Central City braved the weather to attend the event, bringing trailers full of unwanted belongings to dispose of.

On the morning of April 23, a meeting was held at the Merrick Foundation building in Central City to discuss existing preparations for the forty-third annual Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), along with introducing new ideas to the table.

Mike Thibodeau of Norfolk’s Environmental Services, Inc. seals a seam of containment sheeting on the second floor of the Merrick Manor building.

April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to honor the dedicated professionals who help individuals regain independence, improve quality of life, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.

Breckyn Williams was all giggles sliding down the bounce house at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday while Wren Thornton looked on as older children like Karter Grigsby and Turner Forbis raced for candy. Huxtyn Zimbelman patiently waited for his chance to fill his bucket.

Central City’s Grace Lutheran Church will mark a major milestone on Sunday, April 27, as it celebrates 100 years of faith and fellowship. The centennial service begins at 9 a.m. and will include a special visit from Bishop Scot A. Johnson of the Nebraska Synod ELCA.

A powerful spirit of giving is set to return to Merrick County and surrounding areas as Go Big GIVE kicks off on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

A Note from the Chamber . .

Hastings College and the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) invite high school juniors to apply for Open Space for the Visual Arts, a week-long summer immersion program designed for current high school juniors passionate about art.

John 3:1-10 KJV “There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.