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The downtown bandstand in Polk got a makeover recently as new hand rails were added and the floor of the bandstand was also fixed up. Photos were provided

The downtown bandstand in Polk got a makeover recently as new hand rails were added and the floor of the bandstand was also fixed up. Photos were provided

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Polk Bandstand Gets Makeover

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running for U.S. Senate

Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running for U.S. Senate

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Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running for U.S. Senate

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKASpring is planting time in Nebraska.But the looming primary election on May 12 for U.S. Senate is also, allegedly, quite a planting session, generating competing claims that candidates are “plants” to help or hurt the two leading candidates.We’re referring to the race between U.S.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
Stromsburg AWANA is ending soon, just two more weeks. Last week a group picture was taken of all the clubbers and volunteer helpers. Come on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7 PM for awards night! See how much the clubbers have accomplished. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Stromsburg AWANA is ending soon, just two more weeks. Last week a group picture was taken of all the clubbers and volunteer helpers. Come on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7 PM for awards night! See how much the clubbers have accomplished. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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National Day of Prayer and AWANA

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
National Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, May 7th.This year’s theme is GLORIFY GOD AMONG THE NATIONS - SEEKING HIM IN ALL GENERATIONS, based on 1 Chronicles 16: 24 “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” NASB Osceola will have a lunch at St.

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
During my teenage and young adult years, my mom’s parting words as I left the house to meet a friend often were these. “Be careful, and have a good time.”Be careful. These days I find myself repeating a similar phrase whenever a friend and I are about to part company. “Take care.
Nancy and Tom Lauerman made a $500,000 gift to equip the Tom and Nancy Lauerman Digital Fabrication Lab in Kiewit Hall at UNL.Photo by Connie White/University of Nebraska Foundation

Nancy and Tom Lauerman made a $500,000 gift to equip the Tom and Nancy Lauerman Digital Fabrication Lab in Kiewit Hall at UNL.Photo by Connie White/University of Nebraska Foundation

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Lauermans Donate to Engineering Program at UNL

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
by Connie White, UNL Foundation LINCOLN - Stromsburg, Nebraska, native Tom Lauerman credits the University of Nebraska– Lincoln with providing the academic background he needed to build a successful software company.
Cross County National Honor Society has been serving Stromsburg, one way by delivering meals on wheels. Monday, April 6th, these young men help unload the FoodBank truck from Lincoln, which supplies food for the backpack program. Pictured are Kirk Sparrow, Jed Berggren, Sam Haug, Cannen Mooney and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

Cross County National Honor Society has been serving Stromsburg, one way by delivering meals on wheels. Monday, April 6th, these young men help unload the FoodBank truck from Lincoln, which supplies food for the backpack program. Pictured are Kirk Sparrow, Jed Berggren, Sam Haug, Cannen Mooney and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

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Cross County NHS Serves Stromsburg

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Sparrow Runner Up as Genealogist of the Year

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
OMAHA - Saturday was the Nebraska State Genealogical Society’s (NSGS) annual conference and meeting. Each year they present an award for Genealogist of the Year. This year Beth Sparrow was nominated and came in runner up.
Skills USA competed at state conference. They competed in Additive Manufacturing, Architectural Drafting, Cabinetmaking, Drone Basics, Power Equipment Technology, Mousetrap-powered Vehicle, and Technical Team Problem-Solving. Karston Dotson Monroe placed 1st in Mousetrap Car-Distance and Matthew Frazier placed 2nd in Power Equipment Technology! Pictured are Dotson-Monroe, Frazier and Cole Redden (front); back is Selah Theis, Olivia Tandy, Ethan Houck and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

Skills USA competed at state conference. They competed in Additive Manufacturing, Architectural Drafting, Cabinetmaking, Drone Basics, Power Equipment Technology, Mousetrap-powered Vehicle, and Technical Team Problem-Solving. Karston Dotson Monroe placed 1st in Mousetrap Car-Distance and Matthew Frazier placed 2nd in Power Equipment Technology! Pictured are Dotson-Monroe, Frazier and Cole Redden (front); back is Selah Theis, Olivia Tandy, Ethan Houck and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

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Two Students Place at State Skills USA

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026