University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Merrick County delivers research-based education and information to citizens throughout the county. These educational programs, delivered via a variety of methods, are offered through a federal, state and county partnership arrangement. Our objective is to provide programs and other educational resources locally.
Our staff of extension educator and extension specialists, technicians, and support personnel specializes is providing programs throughout the county, and together with staff from all of Nebraska's 93 counties, we contribute to more than 1.5 million educational contacts each year with Nebraska citizens. Our 4-H Youth Development Program, for example, reaches more than 400 youth in Merrick County alone. Statewide, 4-H touches the lives of more than 90,000 youth each year.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is built to provide practical education that focuses on issues which influence daily life that helps to keep Nebraska competitive in a global society. Extension Specialists and Extension Educators are committed to a theme of excellence with educational programs customized to meet the needs of Nebraskans.
Merrick County Extension Office
P.0. Box 27
1510 18th Street
Central City, NE 68826-0027
Phone: (308) 946-3843
E-mail: merrick-county@unl.edu
Fax: (308) 946-2487
Darrel Siekman
Extension Educator
Office Location: Merrick County Extension
Office Address: 1510 18th Street, Central City, NE 68826
Phone: (308) 946-3843
Email: dsiekman1@unl.edu
Jeanette Friesen
Extension Educator
Office Location: Merrick County Extension
Office Address: 1510 18th Street
Phone: (308) 946-3843
Email: jfriesen2@unl.edu
Sonya Glup
Extension Assistant
Office Location: Merrick County Extension
Office Address: 1510 18th Street
Phone: 308-946-3843
Email: sglup2@unl.edu
Cindie Hostler
Office Manager
Office Location: Merrick County Extension
Office Address: 1510 18th Street, Central City, NE 68826
Phone: (308) 946-3843
Email: chostler2@unl.edu
Courtney Jefferson
Office Assistant
Office Location: Merrick County Extension
Office Address: 1510 18th Street, Central City, NE 68826
Phone: (308) 946-3843
Email: cjefferson2@unl.edu

