Cindy Nyberg defended her title as the chili cookoff winner. Photo provided.
Cross County Chili Cookoff Winner
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Making a Case for Community Foundations
Making a Case for Community Foundations
Jeff Yost, Nebraska Com-munity
Foundation For the last twenty-something years, I have worked for Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), a statewide community foundation that today assists 266 hometowns and 1,500 volunteers with their work to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Cross County speech competed on Saturday at Scotus. Pictured are (front) Emarie Bowman, Olivia Phillips, Atlee Schweitzer, Lily Cramer, Kylie Moore, Ella Cramer, Marivel Nyberg; (back) Selah Theis, Graycen Michel, Olivia Tandy and Naima Ramirez. Photo provided.
Speech Results from Scotus
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Scotus Speech Meet Lily & Ella Cramer – 4th in Duet Acting Kylie Moore – 2nd in Extemp and 2nd in Persuasive OID - These Shining Lives Emarie Bowman, Lily Cramer, Olivia Philips, Olivia Tandy, Selah Theis - 3rd place OID - Ghost Busters - Atlee Schweitzer, Ella Cramer, Graycen Michel, Marivel...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The winners of the senior center county pool for January were Gene Patocka and Sam Grogan. Photo provided.
January County Pool Winners
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
PLEASE CALL BY 1:00 p.m. DAY BEFORE to RESERVE MEAL
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Osceola 747-8227 - Polk 765-2311 Shelby 527-5158 - Burg 764-2252 *All meals served with bread and milk.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Immunization Clinics
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The Polk County Health Department will have an immunization clinic at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Monday, January 26th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.An appointment is required.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Concordia Nebraska announces preferred partnership with Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
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SEWARD - Concordia University, Nebraska today announced that it has partnered with the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) to offer the university's Studia Vitae continuing education units (CEUs), single graduate courses, graduate certificates and full graduate degree...
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Covenant Home Clips
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Brrr…the winter air is cold outside, but inside Midwest Covenant Home we are warm and cozy, keeping busy with various activities and events. Each morning we awaken, blessed by God for another day, anticipating what the day will hold.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Representing You
Representing You
Nebraska Senator
Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. After a year, President Trump and Senate Republicans are getting America back on track. Let’s recap 2025.We’re making our streets safer. We're putting money back in your pocket.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Birthdays
Birthdays
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Dagmar Struebing will be celebrating her 90th birthday on January 31st, 2026. Her family has requested a card shower for her birthday to help her celebrate this milestone. Her address is: 1326 N. Ohio Ave. York, Ne 68467.Happy 40th Birthday Marcus. Love, Dad and Mom
Tuesday, January 20, 2026