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Cody Maricle of Boone County took top honors at the 2024 Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet. The award was announced Dec. 10 at the Member Appreciation luncheon at Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 107th Annual Meeting and Convention in Kearney.

Central Valley Ag (CVA) Cooperative continues to exemplify the cooperative spirit by giving back to its member-owners. Recently, the CVA Board of Directors approved a total payout of $20.8 million in patronage refunds for Fiscal Year 2024, demonstrating the cooperative’s dedication to its members’ success and the strength of its business model.

In his annual address at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue emphasized the crucial importance of farmers and ranchers uniting to safeguard agriculture and the way of life for their families. “Nebraska ranks among the leading agricultural states in the country.

On the cold, windy night of December 9, the City Council of Central City convened for their monthly meeting. Many crucial topics were discussed, all with the goal of benefiting the town of Central City. These topics ranged from declaring the two problematic buildings on G Street as dangerous, approving a loan to purchase a new firetruck, and even (potential) increases for utility prices.

Despite the pleasant December weather we’ve enjoyed recently, there have been plenty of days with frigid temperatures. Alongside these cold days comes the need to stay warm, but one simple mistake could lead to much more warmth than anyone would want.

The Merrick County Sheriff’s Office is awarded a highway safety grant to assist in obtaining two mobile radar units. The Sheriff’s Office was awarded the funding to help prevent traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities at various locations throughout the area.

This Thanksgiving, the streets of Central City were silent. Very few cars were on the road, and there wasn’t hardly a soul outside.

Everyone was celebrating what they were thankful for with their families, so there wasn’t a need to go outside in the cold weather.

Families all around were warmly welcoming friends and relatives for a day of feasting and thanks, and when it comes to the feast the St. Michael’s Catholic Church put on this year, their welcome couldn’t have been warmer.