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Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival One

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival One Week Away— Volunteers and Professional Presenters Bring Learning to LifeGRAND ISLAND, NE – With just one week to go, excitement is building for the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 12, when 800 fifth-grade students from across the...
Muriel Lindburg of Chapter AR P.E.O. Stromsburg presented Ema Dickey with the STAR scholarship. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Muriel Lindburg of Chapter AR P.E.O. Stromsburg presented Ema Dickey with the STAR scholarship. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Dickey Awarded Presitigious P.E.O. Scholarship

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
STROMSBURG - Monday at honors night, Emaree Dickey received the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship in the amount of $2500.The P.E.O.
York High School’s Devin Nuttelman will be a Reiver at Iowa Western starting next fall. Devin from Stromsburg signed with Iowa Western last week for wrestling. Front (left to right) Jason Nuttelman (father), Devin Nuttelman, Bridget Nuttelman (mom). Back row- York head coach Ryan Johnson, grandmother Gloria Nuttelman, Grandpa Doug Nuttelman and Reivers head coach Brayden Curry. Photo provided.

York High School’s Devin Nuttelman will be a Reiver at Iowa Western starting next fall. Devin from Stromsburg signed with Iowa Western last week for wrestling. Front (left to right) Jason Nuttelman (father), Devin Nuttelman, Bridget Nuttelman (mom). Back row- York head coach Ryan Johnson, grandmother Gloria Nuttelman, Grandpa Doug Nuttelman and Reivers head coach Brayden Curry. Photo provided.

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Devin Nuttelman To Attend Iowa Western

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Putting Main Street First

Putting Main Street First

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Putting Main Street First

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUSmall businesses are the backbone of our communities and the driving force behind our local economies. They are more than just storefronts and services; they are our neighbors, friends, and the familiar faces you see when you walk down Main Street.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Polk County Health Department will have immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and Monday, May 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is strongly encouraged.
Political Violence is Not the Answer

Political Violence is Not the Answer

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Political Violence is Not the Answer

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUBack in September, I wrote about the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In the aftermath, I asked my fellow Nebraskans and Americans to settle our arguments the right way — by talking, not by picking up a weapon.
From top: Kylie Moore (CC), Braelyn Winslow, (OSC) and Nevaeh Martinez (SRC)

From top: Kylie Moore (CC), Braelyn Winslow, (OSC) and Nevaeh Martinez (SRC)

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NCPA Spring Academic All-State

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Nebraska SchoolActivities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2026 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All -State Awards.
Above: Cross County P.E. teacher and coach, Trent Grizzle (left) is pictured with senior Jacob Smith. Smith recently was honored by the Salvation Army as one of 19 students in the state chosen for the DJ’s Hero Award. Photo provided.

Above: Cross County P.E. teacher and coach, Trent Grizzle (left) is pictured with senior Jacob Smith. Smith recently was honored by the Salvation Army as one of 19 students in the state chosen for the DJ’s Hero Award. Photo provided.

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Jacob Smith Receives Prestigious Scholarship

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
OMAHA - Jacob Smith, senior at Cross County, was nominated and received the DJ Hero Award. He was one of 19 Nebraska students chosen. This award is based on perseverance, generosity and servant-leadership.
New Laws in Effect in Nebraska

New Laws in Effect in Nebraska

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New Laws in Effect in Nebraska

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
LINCOLN - Some new laws have been put into effect recently. Governor Pillen signed some or the legislature passed them. Some went into effect almost immediately, while others are delayed. Highlighting a few notable laws: 1.