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SRC students sang or played instruments with Christmas music inside Pinnacle Bank. Pictured is Uriyah Grant. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

SRC students sang or played instruments with Christmas music inside Pinnacle Bank. Pictured is Uriyah Grant. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SINGING AT HOLIDAY STROLL

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Bill Ziegelbein and Kalev Allick pose for a photo before Bill and Colleen Ziegelbein left town for a motorcycle trip to South Dakota in 2013. It was the last photo taken of Bill, who died in a crash north of White River, South Dakota. Photo courtesy of Colleen Ziegelbein

Bill Ziegelbein and Kalev Allick pose for a photo before Bill and Colleen Ziegelbein left town for a motorcycle trip to South Dakota in 2013. It was the last photo taken of Bill, who died in a crash north of White River, South Dakota. Photo courtesy of Colleen Ziegelbein

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Blocking Out Darkness: Huskers’ Allick thrives after growing up in ‘dysfunctional,’ competitive family

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By Greg Echlin Flatwater Free Press A booming thud seemed to cement the redemption rout. Before a raucous crowd littered with red in Penn State’s Rec Hall, the No.

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Warren Chosen As New CC Superintendent

Staff Report
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
On Monday December 15, the Cross County School Board hosted three finalists as part of their Superintendent Search process for the 26-27 school year. Following a full day of interviews with these finalists the board made a contract offer to Mr.
Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and sound like it, too, at Midwest Covenant Home. Christmas trees are up and glowing with their bright lights and beautiful decorations. In the Chapel our nativity is proclaiming the truth of the Christmas Season—Jesus Christ came as an infant for us.

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Birthday Card Shower

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Acard shower is being requested for Dale Anderson who will be celebrating his 90th birthday on December 12th. Dale was a 1953 graduate of Stromsburg High School. His address is 1209 N 37th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503.
Silent but Serious: How to Spot and Manage Gum Disease

Silent but Serious: How to Spot and Manage Gum Disease

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Silent but Serious: How to Spot and Manage Gum Disease

Katie Pudwill, Rdh, Ph.d,
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
PRAIRIEDOCGum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss. Unlike cavities, which often cause sensitivity or pain, gum disease is silent.
Clarks Public Library was one recipient of a capital credit check. Photo provided by NNTC.

Clarks Public Library was one recipient of a capital credit check. Photo provided by NNTC.

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NNTC Pays Out Capital Credits of Over $4M

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
NNTC is set to pay out capital credits to 5,228 current customers and 1,626 former customers for a total of $4,731,377.13!While it sounds too good to be true, NNTC can pay customers back because of the company’s status as a cooperative. NNTC is one of seven telephone cooperatives in Nebraska.

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Pinnacle Bank Donates to Schools Through Pins and 3-Pointers

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Pinnacle Bank runs a '3-Point Program' in select Nebraska communities where they donate $3 to local high school sports programs for every varsity 3-pointer made, sometimes adding $6 for wrestling pins, supporting teams like Shelby- Rising City, Wisner-Pilger, Archangels Catholic, and others to...
Packages left by a front door can be an invitation for theft. PCN file photo.

Packages left by a front door can be an invitation for theft. PCN file photo.

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Ship Your Gifts & Cards Soon; Prevent Package Thefts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Can’t get together with your family this Christmas? Need to ship your gift? Do it soon as deadlines are coming.Many businesses are busy this time of year, but the U.S Postal Service and UPS, FedEx and other shipping companies are in their busiest time of year.