FROM THE FILES

of The Headlight TEN YEARS AGO January 21, 2016Julie Delp, one of the instructors for the Women’s Conceal Carry Class held in Polk County this weekend answered questions from participants about gun options.

LIBRARY NEWS

Stromsburg Public Library January Events Tues. Jan. 20 from 1-2 PM Mobile Book Cart at MCH Wed. Jan. 21 at 1:30 PM Lego Day (early out CC) Thurs. Jan. 22nd at 10:30 AM Storytime Follow Stromsburg Public Library on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with events.

Cross County Pep Band, The Beat Goes On

SWEDISH FESTIVAL

 June 19th-21st might seem like a long way off but it is time to start planning for the 2026 Swedish Midsommar Festival. Our first planning meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29th at 7 PM at the Stromsburg Public Library.

WOMAN’S CLUB

 The Stromsburg Women’s Club will be holding its January meeting on January 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Viking Center. Marla Teegerstrom will be demonstrating Making a Swedish Tea Ring. Devotions by Pam Johnson.

State Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment Announced

 Lincoln, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is accepting publiccomment regarding its proposed amendment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) –a mandatory, four-year plan of all federally funded transportation projects to be undertaken within the state.

Immunization Clinics

The Polk County Health Department will have an immunization clinic at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, January 14th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm and Monday, January 26th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.An appointment is required.

Covenant Home Clips

It is mid-January already, and yet it seems like yesterday was New Year’s Day. How the time does fly! And this weather, one day it feels like winter, then it seems to be spring or fall again. That’s how it goes. At Midwest Covenant Home we continue to share our love and care with our residents.

Tai Chi Class Begins Feb. 3rd

Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body.Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.

Childcare Gap: What Works for Other Towns

STROMSBURG - A group of Stromsburg community members are concerned about the lack of childcare in the area and are finding out how to solve it. Two people from Seward, Jonathan Jank and Collin Hain, came to Stromsburg to discuss how they have helped their childcare gap.What is a childcare gap?