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The very first attendants from 1962 were June Hengelfelt and Rod Hengelfelt. Their title back then was crown bearers. Three past attendants have passed away. Friday past attendants met at the Legion for reminiscing, photos and to view past outfits and scrapbooks. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The very first attendants from 1962 were June Hengelfelt and Rod Hengelfelt. Their title back then was crown bearers. Three past attendants have passed away. Friday past attendants met at the Legion for reminiscing, photos and to view past outfits and scrapbooks. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Honoring Past Attendants

Staff Report
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Recognition was given to the Swedish Festival PastAttendants. Friday afternoon at the Legion, past attendants gathered to reminisce and celebrate 63 years of festival attendants. Initiating the open house were Rod and June Hengelfelt, the first attendants, originally called ‘crown bearers.
Above: Joel Anderson accepts the Honorary Swede award for 2025 from Sue Lehn and Marla Teegerstrom. Below: Ellis “Ellie” Waller is recognized as the Super Swede by Jan Randell and Dianne Nielsen. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Joel Anderson accepts the Honorary Swede award for 2025 from Sue Lehn and Marla Teegerstrom. Below: Ellis “Ellie” Waller is recognized as the Super Swede by Jan Randell and Dianne Nielsen. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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WALLER NAMED SUPER SWEDE & ANDERSON HONORARY SWEDE

Staff Report
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
STROMSBURG - This year’s Honorary Swede (Joel Anderson) moved with his family to Stromsburg in 1966 when he was just 2 years old. He began fitting in with the neighborhood and community from the get-go and entered school in Stromsburg in 1971.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Bridge winners were BonnieAugustin, Eileen Krumbach and Rogene McMeekin. Today is better, weather wise, less heat and wind. Rain in the forecast is welcome.Join us at the Senior Center for coffee, chat and a meal.Til next week.

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: June: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn July: A Perfect Evil byAlex Kava August: Women in White Coats by Olivia Campbee September: After the Crash by Michel Bussi October: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton November: Winter...

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Vendors at Polk Co. Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Wednesday, July 9th from 6-8 PM the Farmer’s Market will be at the Polk County Fair.No vendor fee! Bring your own power, and bring your own table. It’s outdoors with plenty of space. Food trucks available. Live music, free carnival rides and fun activities for all.
Know Your Family Health History

Know Your Family Health History

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Know Your Family Health History

Roberta K. Olson, Phd, Rn
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
THE PRAIRIE DOCFoundational education as an RN with a BSN from South Dakota State University provided a broad understanding of how our bodies function. One of the lessons that was highlighted over the years was the need to pay attention to changes, e.g.
Rob Jeffreys announced the appointment of Doug Diltz, as the new Warden of the Community Correction Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo provided.

Rob Jeffreys announced the appointment of Doug Diltz, as the new Warden of the Community Correction Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo provided.

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Nebraska Department of Corrections

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
June 13, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Rob Jeffreys announced the appointment of Doug Diltz as warden of the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L), effective June 30, 2025.