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Loren Lippincott  

Legislative Update

1 year ago By News Staff
Thoughts on Memorial Day Our country’s greatest generation—the fighting men and home front heroes who won World War II—are leaving us rapidly. Once a fighting force of 16.4 million, less than one half of one percent of the veterans of that war still survive. When I was growing up in this Nebraska community nearly all the adult men were veterans of that war or the Korean War. The military discipline and restraint instilled in those troops served them (and the country) well in civilian life as well. Discipline and restraint are two qualities all of us need as husbands, wives, parents, students, employees and employers.
Ryan Dettman, R-N Publisher  

Thank you for reading

1 year ago By News Staff
As we put a bow on the 2023/24 high school sports season, it has been a whirlwind of emotions, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. This past week, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the resilience and talent of our local athletes.
Loren Lippincott  

Legislative Update

1 year ago By News Staff
An ode to farmers Spring in Nebraska brings the sight and sounds of tractors in the fields and the smell of freshly tilled earth. The truly oldest profession is farming! Right away in Genesis 2:15, God puts Adam in the garden to “work it and take care of it.” This job assignment was given before the fall (so, contrary to popular belief, work is not part of the curse) and even before Eve was created. Farming is a noble profession and our area is at the center of America’s “Breadbasket to the World.”

Letter to the Editor

1 year ago By News Staff
Memorial Day is celebrated in May Millions pay their respects to the dead that day Memorial weekend is like no other To honor past war dead sometimes brother vs brother Thursday and Friday are travel days from afar And many join classmates at a local bar The flags are waving throughout the town In honor of those resting in the ground The bright red poppy is worn on the lapel A symbolic reminder of those who went through hell Friday night classmates gather at a local home And get reacquainted from wherever they roam Saturday night is time for an Alumni Dinner And the oldest graduate is celebrated as the winner Sunday continues a day of prayer for those we remember Who we have lost from January through December It is followed by decorating the graves with flowers And traveling to other cemeteries in the remaining hours Memorial Day services on Monday start out with the band Playing songs that are known through-out the land As the roll call proceeds of those lost in war Two jets fly over honoring the dead with a deafining roar The local veterans shoot off their gun In honor of their heroes who would never run On Tuesday we wish our departing friend’s good cheer With wishes for good health and to see you next year Eugene Pierson Palmetto, FL.
Central City Public Schools  

Central City Public Schools

2 years ago By News Staff
In a few short days, the 2023-2024 school year at Central City Public Schools will draw to a close, and students and staff will begin their summer vacations. This school year marks another year of great success, growth, and continued development. Nine years ago, the District established several long-term goals to help define success. Those goals were met during this school year.
Ryan Dettman, R-N Publisher  

Thank you for reading

2 years ago By News Staff
What a week! If I had a dollar for every time I swapped hats—from coach to event coordinator to journalist—I’d probably be lounging on a beach instead of prepping for another whirlwind of sports and school events. This past week was nothing short of a marathon, sprinting through a packed schedule that left little room for a breather.
From the Chamber  

From the Chamber

2 years ago By News Staff
Lone Tree Days 2024 and has now extended from 7/3 through 7/7. The Pinnacle Bank and Merrick Medical Center’s Family Fun night and picnic will kick things off on July 3 and the State Theater Foundation annual car show will conclude the activities on July 7. In between will be a parade and fireworks, a fireman’s dance at the Indy, “pack the pavement” sidewalk sales, city wide garage sales, a Teddy Bear picnic, petting zoo, activities at the library and for sure some other fun events. Speaking of the Teddy Bear picnic, I learned the Merrick County Historical Museum is celebrating 30 years of hosting this event over Lone Tree Days. Be watching for their plans to celebrate this milestone! Even though it may not be your big year to celebrate we hope you are creative and are inspired to do something new and exciting. If you don’t have the man power to do something on your own, there are other ways to participate. Team up with another business and plan something together, donate a prize for one of the activities, ride your horse or bicycle in the parade and most of all participate and support other individuals and businesses who are sponsoring events.
Ryan Dettman, R-N Publisher  

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2 years ago By News Staff
As many of you know, I am a big fan of our local teams and that includes the Central City/Fullerton, Central City/Fullerton/Centura and Central City/Centura Kernels. I’ve been there from day one, watching as the Kernels etched their names into the heart of our community. As they make their fourth consecutive appearance at the NSAA State Baseball Tournament, it’s impossible not to reflect on the journey that has brought us here. This year is especially significant; it marks the first chapter without Fullerton, an integral part of our storied co-op history since the Kernels beginning. We’re navigating these familiar yet new waters without our Warriors, driven by the spirit that has been part of our DNA since the beginning.
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