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Three State Recreation Areas will allow fireworks on July 4

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Guests at three state recreation areas will be allowed to touch off fireworks on the Fourth of July, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Those visitors should use caution when lighting fireworks.The following SRAs, with designated lighting sites, will permit fireworks from 8 a.m.
Hudson Urkoski (left) and Gage Friesen (right) of High Plains School participated in the 2025 Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Duals held at the Grand Island Army National Guard recruiting office on June 14th. The event showcased a number of talented wrestlers who graduated this past May. Photo provided.

Hudson Urkoski (left) and Gage Friesen (right) of High Plains School participated in the 2025 Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Duals held at the Grand Island Army National Guard recruiting office on June 14th. The event showcased a number of talented wrestlers who graduated this past May. Photo provided.

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HPC Grads Wrestle at State Duals

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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When Do People Die?

Dr. Glenn Mollette
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A Catholic Priest, A Jewish Rabbi and a Baptist minister were discussing the beginning of life.The Priest said, “Life begins at conception. The Rabbi said he believe at birth. The Baptist minister thought for a minute and said, “I believe life begins when the last child leaves home and the dog dies.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Ruth 3:10-18 KJV “And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

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Cornhole Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Our 5th annual Swede Fest cornhole tournament was a success! Thank you to everyone who participated.1st Place/$300 = Allen Remmen (Ashland) and Tayten Belding (Beatrice)2nd Place/$50 = Nathan Marker (Stromsburg) and Jeff Schoepf (Goehner)

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From the Museum

Bob Greenwall
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Something New from StorageThere is something interesting back in the storage quonset.It is a woodworking tool used in Germany prior to the industrial revolution.

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Spring/Summer Chamber Events

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Mark your calendar for these events this spring and summer!July 1st Friday is canceled for this year, due to not competing with July 4th activities/gatherings.City-Wide Sales July 19th! Due to the Polk Co.