Public encouraged to take part in summer turkey survey

The public is invited to participate in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s annual summer turkey brood survey July 1-Aug. 31.The survey provides useful estimates about annual production by wild turkey hens and how many poults, or young turkeys, survive the summer brood-rearing period.

GAZEBO IN THE SQUARE

Summer Chamber Events

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.

Annual Booster Club Golf Tourney

Cross County’s 20th annual golf tournament and fundraiser will be Saturday, July 26th at Ryan Hill Country Club with an 8 am registration and 9 am shotgun start.Register by July 19th by contacting Jarod Capler or Rachel Branting.It’s a 2-person scramble with cost of $60 which includes lunch.

Swedish Festival

There will be an evaluation meeting on Wednesday, July 16th at the Stromsburg Library, starting at 7 PM. All committees are asked to have a report of numbers attending your events and how things went. Also, if there are outstanding bills, please bring those to the meeting.

Willits Family Picnic

There were 37 descendants of Horace & Mary Willits meeting in Buckley Park at Stromsburg on June 29, 2025. The group gathered in the North Pavillion as their “usual spot” on the south side of the park was unavailable.

Cougar Summer Volleyball Camp

Senior Center

BINGO July 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome

A Second Take

Ever wonder about the first human to ever have sung a song? What was that like? What motivated him/her to raise and lower their voice in a particular way? Were there songs to sing? Did anyone nearby ask, “What the heck was that?”Music has a profound influence on our lives.

Gov. Pillen Celebrates $1 Billion in Federal Funding Approval for Nebraska Hospitals

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating a significant federal financial award -- one that will have a huge impact on hospital, health and nursing care across the state. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the U.S.