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Reminders for Voters Ahead of Election Day

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 2026
Secretary of State Bob Evnen provides important reminders for Nebraska voters before they head to the polls on May 12, 2026, for the statewide primary election.Voting at the pollsPolls will open, staffed and ready for voters on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8 a.m. Central Time and 7 a.m. Mountain time.

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Help with Flags Memorial Weekend

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Legion Needs Help with Flags Memorial WeekendHonoring our veterans over Memorial weekend has been a tradition for many years. Stromsburg Legion Post 132 will help with the Memorial ceremony at both Swede Home and Stromsburg cemeteries on Monday, May 25th.

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Swedish Festival Food News

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Swedish Festival will be June 19-21, 2026. There is some exciting news about the food.The Taste of Sweden and Smorgasbord have combined! The Taste of Sweden (by Woman's Civic Improvement Club) will run Friday, June 19th from 5-9 PM.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Centennial Board of Education meeting will be Monday, May 11th, at 8 p.m.Centennial School 6th - 12th grade Band Program will be Tuesday, May 12th, at 6 p.m. and 6th - 12th Choir Program will be at 7:30 p.m.Monthly Village Board meeting will be Tuesday, May12th, at 6 p.m. at the village office.
Is a federal gas tax like an ‘aging rock star on a farewell tour?’

Is a federal gas tax like an ‘aging rock star on a farewell tour?’

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Is a federal gas tax like an ‘aging rock star on a farewell tour?’

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKABack in the day, twice each year, a debate would break out at the news bureau where I used to work: “Who is going to write the gas tax story?”It was a story you could write in your sleep. “Nebraska’s variable gas tax is rising/ dropping to … blah, blah, blah.
Five High Plains seniors were awarded the 3x4 award for participating in 3 sports all 4 years. Pictured are Peyton Hofmann (VB, BB, TR), Gahvi Lesiak (VB, BB, TR), Dakota Gress (VB, WR, TR), Chase Owens (FB, BB, GO) and Brodey Spurling (FB, BB, TR). Photo provided.

Five High Plains seniors were awarded the 3x4 award for participating in 3 sports all 4 years. Pictured are Peyton Hofmann (VB, BB, TR), Gahvi Lesiak (VB, BB, TR), Dakota Gress (VB, WR, TR), Chase Owens (FB, BB, GO) and Brodey Spurling (FB, BB, TR). Photo provided.

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HPC Seniors Achieve 3x4 Awards

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026