News
The Merrick Foundation Board of Directors recently doubled down on an opportunity it pitched to communities in Merrick County.What began as a competitive…
Optimism is running high for much of the state leading up to the October 31st opener for Nebraska’s 100th pheasant season.Statewide spring pheasant counts…
The first harvest at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Husker Produce Farm is yielding more than tomatoes, potatoes and watermelon. It’s feeding the…
10 YEARS AGOMembers of the Merrick County Youth Council (MCYC) are soon to have a place to call home. After Merrick Foundation’s Chuck Griffith helped the…
A largescale transmission line conversion project was the cause of an unexpected power outage for about five hours last Wednesday, October 14th. The project,…
Autumn has arrived.It’s the time when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested, and deer breeding season is in full swing. Nebraska drivers must be…
Sports
The Bison couldn’t find any holes in the Pierce defense last Friday as the Bluejays ran away with a 35-0 victory in Central City’s regular season finale.Both…
The Nebraska Christian Eagles narrowly missed out on the Class D1 playoffs but ended their season on a high note last Friday with a 41-20 victory over Tekamah-…
High Plains secured their spot in the NSAA Class D6 Football Playoffs last Friday with a dominant 60-12 victory over Harvard on the Storm’s home field…
The Class C1 defending state champions from Milford made their way to the Bison Activity Dome last Thursday for a regular season finale with Central City.After…
As Nebraska Christian begins subdistrict play, the Eagles will need to find a way to get momentum back onto their side.Following consecutive losses to…
Lifestyle
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? But…
The family of Dwayne L. “Shorty” Hahn would like to express our sincere gratitude for the kindness and support we received as we said farewell to our dad. We…
Palmer Public Schools students traveled to Hastings College last week for the college’s annual Hastings College Mural Day, where the school’s High Ability…
Opinion
Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34INITIATIVE 442: STANDING FOR FAIRNESS, TRUTH, SHARED VALUESNebraska voters face a clear choice on November 3rd with…
Manufacturing is a driving force behind the economy of Nebraska’s Third District. From agricultural equipment and heavy machinery to aerospace components,…
I am going to be completely honest, I have no idea how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop, but boy have I tried to keep count.When you…
Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34WHY PASTORS SHOULD TALK ABOUT POLITICSPastors in American churches have a clear responsibility to help their people live…
Obituaries
The Republican-Nonpareil | October 29, 2026Rachel Lee Vollers, 70, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2026 at Crane Gardens Memory Care in Grand Island.…
The Republican-Nonpareil | October 29, 2026Greta Gay Swanson, 85, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 21, 2026.A…
The Republican-Nonpareil | October 29, 2026Bonita K. Holmstedt, 85, of Central City, died Thursday, October 22, 2026.Funeral services were held on Wednesday,…
Ralph W. Bannister, 92, of Central City, died on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Litzenberg Memorial Long Term Care in Central City.Memorial services will be held…