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Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
LINES ON THE PAGEYou know, I don’t think that Jesus had those pesky vines—what are they called—field bindweed, or convolvulus arvensis, in mind when he talked about Him being the True Vine in John 15:1.Here’s a direct quote from Randy Lemmon’s website: ‘Here’s the annoying truth: most vines don’t...
Osceola’s homecoming events start on Sunday, September 27th and go until the game, crowning and dance and Friday October 2nd. Here are the events. Graphic provided.

Osceola’s homecoming events start on Sunday, September 27th and go until the game, crowning and dance and Friday October 2nd. Here are the events. Graphic provided.

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Bulldog Homecoming Schedule of Events

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Stromsburg City Council Report Part 2

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The 3-hour Burg City Council was too much to put in one issue, so here is the second part of what was discussed.The council passed an ordinance to require tenants to make a downpayment on utilities (without waiver) and to add a provision to holdproperty owners responsible for any delinquent utility...
Above: Pillen Family Farms, owned by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, has about 100 hog farms across the state, including Inland Foods in Hastings. Pigs on the site, a former munitions depot, are housed in converted bunkers. Photo by Loren Elliott For The New York Times

Above: Pillen Family Farms, owned by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, has about 100 hog farms across the state, including Inland Foods in Hastings. Pigs on the site, a former munitions depot, are housed in converted bunkers. Photo by Loren Elliott For The New York Times

Gov. Pillen Backs ICE Crackdown

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
by Yanqi XuFlatwater Free PressPublished with PermissionPillen’s family business is one of the nation’s largest pork producers.
Cameron the cat sits out in front of the Capital building in Lincoln. Cameron now lives with his caretaker in assisted living. A statue of Cameron is on the Capitol grounds. Photo was provided.

Cameron the cat sits out in front of the Capital building in Lincoln. Cameron now lives with his caretaker in assisted living. A statue of Cameron is on the Capitol grounds. Photo was provided.

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WHO IS CAMERON?

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUCameron is a cat that until recently, lived near the Capitol. For more than ten years, Cameron visited the Capitol. There he greeted tens of thousands of visitors, primarily at the south entrance to the Capitol.
Dean Wheeler Wins Week 2

Dean Wheeler Wins Week 2

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Dean Wheeler Wins Week 2

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Our winner for the second week is Dean Wheeler of Osceola. He only missed three games.Coming in second was Lori Behnken missing four.We had 30 entries this week. The Huskers had a nice win against Bowling Green.
Above: Osceola Fire puts out the fire which made a lot of smoke. Photos provided by Osceola Fire.

Above: Osceola Fire puts out the fire which made a lot of smoke. Photos provided by Osceola Fire.

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Semi Fire Closes Highway 92 for Hours

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
OSCEOLA - Wednesday, September 9th at about 1:40 AM the Osceola Fire Department was called to a semitruck on fire at about G Road and 130th Road (west of Osceola on highway 92).Upon arriving to the scene, the back of the tanker truck was engulfed by flames. The tanker truck was carrying milk.

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Applications Being Taken Outdoor Recreation Grants

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Applications from cities, villages, natural resources districts, and other political subdivisions interested in 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund grants are being accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.Applications will be accepted through noon Central time on Oct. 30.The Land and...