Grace Notes

When I was a little girl, my parents and I would visit each of their aunts and uncles (and there were many!) at least once a year.

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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.

Cornhole Winners

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)

From the Museum

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.

Festival Highlights

Spring/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.

King & Queen Reception

A reception for King Ken Everingham and Queen Michelle Dubas will be Thursday, June 26th at the Rose Colored Class starting at 7 PM. The public is invited.

Lost & Found

ound Several items were found during festival. One in particular was a pair of glasses with a red frame. These look to be prescription. Call 402-764-5265 if you are missing items.

Parade Winners

Thank you so much to everyone who rode the wave with us in this year’s Swedish Festival Parade! Many different legacies were honored by those who participated, including past royalty and attendants.