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Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:And whosoever livethandbelievethinMeshall neverdie. Believest thou this? John 11:25-26 KJV Colossians 3:1-4 KJV 1 Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

CVA to expand The Junction grain facility with $4 million Agronomy Plant

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Central Valley Ag (CVA), a leading agricultural cooperative, announced today a significant expansion project for its grain facility, The Junction, located north of Linn, Kansas near the intersection of highways 15 and 148. With an investment of $4 million, the expansion will see the establishment of a state-of-the-art Agronomy Plant, enhancing the cooperative’s capabilities in providing essential agricultural services to farmers in the region.

Nebraska Corn Farmers to invest nearly $3.1 billion to plant 9.85 million acres

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Nebraska corn farmers will plant 9.85 million acres of corn in 2024 according to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). If these planting estimates hold up, Nebraska corn farmers will invest nearly 3.1 billion dollars into the state’s economy over a two-month period as calculated by the University of Nebraska - Lincoln’s crop budgets. This total is a result of inputs, such as seed, fuel and fertilizer, but does not include land costs, labor or equipment. Despite the seemingly high investments now, the full economic impact will be realized over time.

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Central City’s Troy Wells sweeps up the shatter-proof automotive glass broken out by law enforcement officers as they wrestled to subdue an intransigent driver and remove him for his car in the parking lot of Central City’s Kwik Stop on Highway 14 . The pursuit that led to the subject’s arrest had started as a traffic stop on the east edge of Chapman.

Nebraska sees surge in high-speed violations in early 2024 sparking concern from NSP

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Nebraska’s highways have witnessed an alarming increase in high-speed driving violations in the first quarter of 2024, according to recent data from the Nebraska State Patrol. In the first 100 days of the year, troopers have issued a record number of speeding citations for drivers exceeding 90 and 100 miles per hour, the highest figures observed in the past decade.
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Central City and High Plains FFA shine last week at the 96th annual Nebraska State FFA Convention

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The 96th Annual Nebraska State FFA Convention, held April 3-5 in Lincoln, was a vibrant gathering of over 7,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests. Each spring, this significant event welcomes attendees to partake in a host of activities designed to bolster agricultural education and leadership, including general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, and a Career Fair and Expo. Hosted at premier locations such as the Pinnacle Bank Arena, Haymarket area hotels, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus, the convention serves as a pivotal moment for young agriculturalists statewide.

A Week of Woes and Warnings in Merrick County: From Domestic Disturbances to High-Speed Drama

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In a week that seemed scripted for the silver screen, Merrick County found itself the backdrop to a series of events that had the local law enforcement navigating through a narrative thick with intrigue, danger, and a poignant reminder of the vulnerabilities within our community.