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These two participated at the Nebraska State Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held in Grand Island. Owen Bise was the 13-year-old State Champ as he made 24-25, missing his 3rd free throw and then making his final 22 in a row. Kaitlyn Baloun shot in the age 11 division and after 25 free throws was tied for second with 3 other participants. After 3 tie breaker shoot offs, she finished 4th. Photos provided.

These two participated at the Nebraska State Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held in Grand Island. Owen Bise was the 13-year-old State Champ as he made 24-25, missing his 3rd free throw and then making his final 22 in a row. Kaitlyn Baloun shot in the age 11 division and after 25 free throws was tied for second with 3 other participants. After 3 tie breaker shoot offs, she finished 4th. Photos provided.

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Bise State Champ in Free Throw Contest

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Gov. Pillen Requests Extension for Wildfire Damage

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Governor Jim Pillen is asking officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for additional time to submit information relative to damage done to public infrastructure from the Morrill and Cottonwood fires.
Four Selected for Girls’ State

Four Selected for Girls’ State

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Four Selected for Girls’ State

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The above students from Cross County Community School have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls’ State from May 31 to June 6 on the campus of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln through the Stromsburg Auxiliary Unit.Kelsey Brehm is active in softball, basketball,...
Greg Berggren presents Bob Kreis with his 65 years of membership in Stromsburg Masonic Lodge. Celebrating 60 years of membership is Tom Foster and celebrating 50 years is Kurth DeLand. Photo provided.

Greg Berggren presents Bob Kreis with his 65 years of membership in Stromsburg Masonic Lodge. Celebrating 60 years of membership is Tom Foster and celebrating 50 years is Kurth DeLand. Photo provided.

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Bob Kreis Celebrates 65 Years as Mason

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Donations for Little Explorers Daycare Center

Donations for Little Explorers Daycare Center

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Donations for Little Explorers Daycare Center

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
On Tuesday, April 21st, the United Methodist Women presented a check to Little Explorers Daycare for $1452.14, and that amount was matched by Woodmen of America. The Stromsburg UMW’s reuben sandwich fundraiser was a huge success for Little Explorers.

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Husker Education Students Honored

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
LINCOLN-- The 208 University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students who have officially been admitted to teacher education programs in the College of Education and Human Sciences during the 2025-26 academic year were recognized at the annual Teacher Education Convocation April 17 at Carolyn...
FBLA State Leadership Conference in Kearney. Front-left to right: MaHaylee Dotson-Monroe, Mady Berggren, Naima Ramirez, Kylie Moore, Lily Cramer. Back-left to right: Kelsey Brehm, Olive Peterson, Ella Cramer, Julia Stewart, Eastyn David, Misty Noble, Lynn Blex. Photo provided.

FBLA State Leadership Conference in Kearney. Front-left to right: MaHaylee Dotson-Monroe, Mady Berggren, Naima Ramirez, Kylie Moore, Lily Cramer. Back-left to right: Kelsey Brehm, Olive Peterson, Ella Cramer, Julia Stewart, Eastyn David, Misty Noble, Lynn Blex. Photo provided.

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Cross County FBLA Attends State Leadership Conference

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Chamber/Community Club Update

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Bands, markets, food trucks and cornhole! This season’s community events will be a mix of the familiar favorites and new activities.Planning continues through monthly community meetings, the second Wednesday at 6:30pm at the Stromsburg Legion. Meetings are open to all interested community members.

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Woman’s Club

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet on Monday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Viking Center. The speaker will be Kathryn Larson of Aurora. Her topic will be “Folklore Creatures of Scandinavia.” Judy Hanson will have devotions and Sherri Georges and Judy Hanson will be hostesses.