Council voted to name council member Brian Kirkham as interim mayor.

Even as events are being held, the Veterans Memorial Park is a work in progress.  Planning continues for several key monuments.  It’s a place to remember the service and sacrifice of war veterans, especially on occasions like Memorial Day.

With the traditional start to the summer travel season just around the corner, drivers are digging deeper into their wallets to fill the gas tank.  Historic increases in gasoline prices are being felt by businesses and local government as well. 

Dozens of master gardeners–volunteers who earn the designation after logging a certain number of hours and helping with community outreach–brought thousands of flowers, plants, and vegetables for sale.

She was named the Minnesota School Nutrition Association’s Employee of the Year. 

Centennial School District currently has openings at four of its five elementary schools for Americorps reading tutors, who get education experience and even compensation.

BIPOC Play it Forward encourages anyone with unused hockey gear to donate, and coming up on May 21, that gear will be distributed at a Hockey is For Everyone Event.

New squad cars are about to hit the road for the Centennial Police Department.  They bought two hybrid squad cars for the first time. It’s a move expected to save money in the long run, despite the higher price tag.