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The mission of Visit Nebraska is to expand Nebraska’s dynamic and diverse travel industry making it more viable by creating awareness, attracting increased visitors which results in greater tourism revenue and economic gain throughout the state. To learn more, go to VisitNebraska.com. Photo provided

The mission of Visit Nebraska is to expand Nebraska’s dynamic and diverse travel industry making it more viable by creating awareness, attracting increased visitors which results in greater tourism revenue and economic gain throughout the state. To learn more, go to VisitNebraska.com. Photo provided

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Visit Nebraska Introduces New Tour- ism Brand: Nebraska, All Heart

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Tourism Commission, also known as Visit Nebraska, has launched a new statewide tourism brand, Nebraska. All Heart., a platform that celebrates the people, places and experiences that make Nebraska genuinely welcoming and refreshingly real.
Strive Challenge winners are: Back row- L-R; Dennis P., Gene S., Rhonda S., Karen L.. Front row-Beth P., Karla H., Tonya P., Mike D., Jeanette M. Not pictured: Marsha Y., Ashley P., Lois B., Sue & Jim L., Charissa T. Membership forms at Rally Auto Parts in Stromsburg. Start documenting miles walk or running March 1 - November 30.

Strive Challenge winners are: Back row- L-R; Dennis P., Gene S., Rhonda S., Karen L.. Front row-Beth P., Karla H., Tonya P., Mike D., Jeanette M. Not pictured: Marsha Y., Ashley P., Lois B., Sue & Jim L., Charissa T. Membership forms at Rally Auto Parts in Stromsburg. Start documenting miles walk or running March 1 - November 30.

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Two Parks Running Club 2025 Strive Challenge Winners

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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Woman’s Club

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet on February 23 at 2:00 PM in the Viking Center.We will enjoy the many talents of the Cross County students in the Fine Arts Programs. The hostess is Diane Nielsen and Merry Hanson has devotions. Everyone from the community is invited to join us.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Polk County Health Department will have immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30, and Monday, February 23, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required.

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Later Delivery Out of State

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
NOTICE: Mail is leaving Stromsburg (and probably other area towns) earlier now. The truck now leaves at 10:30 AM instead of 2:30 PM. Last week’s newspaper went out on Thursday instead of Wednesday. We can’t make 10:30 AM very often.

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UNL Dean’s List Announced for the Fall Semester

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LINCOLN, NE -- More than 7,000 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.Qualification for the Deans’List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

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Covenant Home Clips

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Is it really February with 70+ degree weather? This is truly bi-polar Nebraska weather. One hardly knows how to dress these days. But never fear, Nebraska weather is sure to change, so keep your winter clothes and coats available. We have March yet to face.
Bringing Taxpayer Dollars Home to Nebraska

Bringing Taxpayer Dollars Home to Nebraska

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Bringing Taxpayer Dollars Home to Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUCongress’ most basic responsibility is also one of its most important: funding the federal government. When Congress fails to do that job, the consequences reach beyond Washington — delaying services, creating uncertainty for families and businesses, and eroding trust in government.
Bobsledding decorations surround Curt Tomasevicz’s desk in his office in Chase Hall, on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. Tomasevicz has stayed involved in the U.S. National Bobsled and Skeleton teams since his last Winter Olympics appearance in 2014, now serving as director of sport performance for the teams. Even his academic work ties in — Tomasevicz’s Ph.D. was on bobsledding physiology. Photo by Liz McCue for the Flatwater Free Press

Bobsledding decorations surround Curt Tomasevicz’s desk in his office in Chase Hall, on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. Tomasevicz has stayed involved in the U.S. National Bobsled and Skeleton teams since his last Winter Olympics appearance in 2014, now serving as director of sport performance for the teams. Even his academic work ties in — Tomasevicz’s Ph.D. was on bobsledding physiology. Photo by Liz McCue for the Flatwater Free Press

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Tomasevicz Pushing for Bobsledding Glory in Italy

Greg Echlin
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Shelby native Curt Tomasevicz fulfilled his dream of playing football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where he was a scrappy special teamer. But since then, his life and career have taken a circuitous route — a twisting, turning path kind of like a bobsled course.
Above: This map shows minimum wage across the country. Nebraska is in the top 10 for minimum wage but typically in the bottom 10-15 for cost of living. Graphic provided.

Above: This map shows minimum wage across the country. Nebraska is in the top 10 for minimum wage but typically in the bottom 10-15 for cost of living. Graphic provided.

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Nebraska Minimum Wage

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LINCOLN - As of January 1, 2026 the minimum wage in Nebraska is $15 an hour. Per LB481203 that wage will go up each year by the increase in the cost of living. The federal minimum wage is $7.25.The tipped minimum wage is $2.13 per hour. Their tips plus wage should equal or exceed the minimum wage.