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At one qualifying match it was all Cross County with high school (right) versus middle school (left). As expected the high schoolers won this match, 109-23. Pictured are (left) Ransom Lindburg, Jadyn Hackett, Samuel Jameson, Molly Tandy and Annilee Watts; (right) Kirk Sparrow, Cannen Mooney, Sam Haug and Brad Lott. Photo by Heather Haug.

At one qualifying match it was all Cross County with high school (right) versus middle school (left). As expected the high schoolers won this match, 109-23. Pictured are (left) Ransom Lindburg, Jadyn Hackett, Samuel Jameson, Molly Tandy and Annilee Watts; (right) Kirk Sparrow, Cannen Mooney, Sam Haug and Brad Lott. Photo by Heather Haug.

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Cross County Robotics at O’Neill

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
O’NEILL - Five robotics team traveled to O’Neill on a cold Saturday to compete in robotics. Three high school teams and two middle school teams made the trip. The middle school went for experience and both teams were 1-5 in qualifying rounds.

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Swedish Festival

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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.
Making a Case for Community Foundations

Making a Case for Community Foundations

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Making a Case for Community Foundations

Jeff Yost, Nebraska Com-munity
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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.
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.

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.

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Speech Results from Scotus

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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...

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PLEASE CALL BY 1:00 p.m. DAY BEFORE to RESERVE MEAL

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Immunization Clinics

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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.

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Covenant Home Clips

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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.