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304 Main Suites Grand Opening

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

304 Main Suites in Stromsburg is planning their grand opening on Saturday, April 18th at 10 AM.Visit that day any time from 10 AM to 6 PM to shop, celebrate and connect.An article on their business will be coming, likely next week.

A Better Tax Day for Nebraska Families

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A Better Tax Day for Nebraska Families

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

REPRESENTING YOUTax Day will never be anyone’s favorite holiday. There are no parades, no family gatherings, and certainly no celebrations when April 15th rolls around.

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Birthdays

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Happy Birthday wishes to Marjorie Anderson, originally from Stromsburg, on her milestone birthday on April 16th.Cards and greetings may be sent to 1209 N 37th St, Lincoln, NE 68503.

Investing in Rural Health Care

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Investing in Rural Health Care

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

REPRESENTING YOULast week, I wrote about my team’s work to secure federal tax dollars Nebraskans already sent to Washington to improve the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island.

Stromsburg community members gather to start the Strong Roots Collaborative. Pictured are: Kurt Moore, Ken Booth, Cale Pallas, Treyten Nienhueser, Brent Hollinger, Liz Hamm, Jenni Conkel, Chandra Berlin (C4K), Lynn Blex, Jessica Pallas. Sitting: Sarah Hubel, Gracelyn Everingham, Ella Cramer (Student Representatives) Not Pictured: Tonya Kaup and Mike Rheiner. Photo provided.

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Building Strong Roots: An Intro

Jessica Pallas

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

In the heart of Stromsburg, a new effort is bringing community members together around a simple but powerful idea: strong communities grow from strong roots.The Strong Roots Collaborative is a newly formed nonprofit organization with a clear mission: to build strong roots by supporting families,...

Wesley Absher

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Absher Named as Murder Suspect, Dies in Custody

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

SHELBY — More information has been released as to the murder/ attempted suicide in Polk County last Tuesday.The Nebraska State Patrol identified the suspect as Wesley Absher, age 40. He traveled to the business near County Road T and 127th Road, south of Shelby.

Shelly Glatter

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Three Running for Stromsburg Mayor

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

STROMSBURG -Three people have put their name in the hat for Stromsburg mayor. This election will be on the May primary, as only two names can go to the November general election. We interviewed the candidates and here are their answers: We first interviewed Shelly Glatter: 1.

Brian Gabel (left) is pictured with his friend, Myles Wheeler. Gabel could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. Photo provided.

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GABEL REMEMBERED FOR HIS SMILE AND FAITH

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Brian Gabel passed away rather quickly recently. He was well known in the county, having lived in Osceola, had his hog business in rural Shelby and attended church in Stromsburg.He was active in the county, attending many (if not all) of his high school kids’ events.

Wesley Absher

Absher Passes Away

News Staff

Thursday, April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The suspect involved in a murder-suicide in Polk County earlier this week has died.Wesley Absher, 40, was pronounced deceased Wednesday afternoon at Bryan Health West Campus in Lincoln.The investigation remains ongoing.

Wesley Absher

Update on Homicide and Attempted Suicide

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

SHELBY — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release additional information as the investigation continues into an apparent murder-attempted suicide in Polk County.Following preliminary investigation, NSP investigators believe that the suspect, identified as Wesley Absher, 40, traveled to the...