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Swedish Festival Horseshoe Results

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
STROMSBURG- Before the rains hit the area on Saturday, the 2026 Swedish Festival Horseshoe was held at Buckley Park.The event was broken down into classes and here are the results of that competition.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A new Little Food Pantry has been installed on the south lawn of the Presbyterian Church in Gresham. This is one way residents can make a difference for those in need in our community.
The Gresham Public Library has recently installed a Little Free Library, located along Main Street in front of the Memory Park for everyone to enjoy. The idea is simple— take a book, leave a book! We love seeing our community share and enjoy our favorite reads again and again.

The Gresham Public Library has recently installed a Little Free Library, located along Main Street in front of the Memory Park for everyone to enjoy. The idea is simple— take a book, leave a book! We love seeing our community share and enjoy our favorite reads again and again.

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Gresham Little Library

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Gresham Blackbird 18U softball team took 2nd place at districts with a record of 3-2 earning them a trip to Class C State tournament. Back row left to right: Coach Brett Menze, Faith Scamehorn, Ashtynn Redfield, Jaida Scamehorn, Riley Ziegler, Misty Noble, Lynly Leif, Coach Niki Kosek, Coach Amy Fischer. Front row left to right: Elizabeth Reed, Macy Dishman, Emery Menze, Kobie Kosek, Anna Warm, Nya Fischer, Paityn Scheele. Photo was provided.

Gresham Blackbird 18U softball team took 2nd place at districts with a record of 3-2 earning them a trip to Class C State tournament. Back row left to right: Coach Brett Menze, Faith Scamehorn, Ashtynn Redfield, Jaida Scamehorn, Riley Ziegler, Misty Noble, Lynly Leif, Coach Niki Kosek, Coach Amy Fischer. Front row left to right: Elizabeth Reed, Macy Dishman, Emery Menze, Kobie Kosek, Anna Warm, Nya Fischer, Paityn Scheele. Photo was provided.

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Gresham Softball 18-U Softball

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Gresham Blackbird 14U softball team went 1-2 at districts and qualified for Class D State tournament. Back row left to right: Coach Ava Fischer, Memmorie Singleton, Paisley Stelling, Bella Perkins, Mya Bartholomew, Lily Sams, Coach Danika Pohl, Coach Rylee Menze. Front row left to right: Baeli Meehan, Lynn Jurgensen, Kenzie Stoll, Sophia Prashek, Ashton Wolf, Taylor Pohl. Not pictured Ella Walford. Photo was provided

Gresham Blackbird 14U softball team went 1-2 at districts and qualified for Class D State tournament. Back row left to right: Coach Ava Fischer, Memmorie Singleton, Paisley Stelling, Bella Perkins, Mya Bartholomew, Lily Sams, Coach Danika Pohl, Coach Rylee Menze. Front row left to right: Baeli Meehan, Lynn Jurgensen, Kenzie Stoll, Sophia Prashek, Ashton Wolf, Taylor Pohl. Not pictured Ella Walford. Photo was provided

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Gresham Softball 14-U Softball

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Legion Auxiliary Continuous Memberships

Legion Auxiliary Continuous Memberships

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Legion Auxiliary Continuous Memberships

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
On Monday, June 8, the American Legion Auxiliary in Polk, Nebraska celebrated members’ years of continuous service and dedication. One special honoree was Alvertus Jones, who received a certificate recognizing an incredible 80 years of continuous membership.

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Toy of Polk Part of Honorary Weekend

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Milton Toy of Polk was among the 32 veterans and first responders honored at the annual Servicemen of the Heartland Outdoors event June 13-14 at Sherman Reservoir near Loup City.
Royal Family Kids’ Camp volunteers who serve and spend the week. Photo provided.

Royal Family Kids’ Camp volunteers who serve and spend the week. Photo provided.

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Royal Family Kids’ Camp Reaches Kids with Hard Lives

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Stefanie has worked at RFKC Grand Island/ York for 20 years. We are a camp for abused and neglected kids between 6-11 who are in and out of the foster care system.