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Cross County robotics thought their season was over, until it wasn’t. Team 5155E (Sam Haug and Bradley Lott) qualified for a wildcard to worlds! Worlds will be held in St. Louis, Missouri from April 21-24. Good luck! Photo provided/file photo.

Cross County robotics thought their season was over, until it wasn’t. Team 5155E (Sam Haug and Bradley Lott) qualified for a wildcard to worlds! Worlds will be held in St. Louis, Missouri from April 21-24. Good luck! Photo provided/file photo.

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5155E Gets a Wildcard to Worlds

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
NNTC technician Brian Eberle and one year fiber internet winner Clare Quandt are pictured after her internet was installed. Photo provided.

NNTC technician Brian Eberle and one year fiber internet winner Clare Quandt are pictured after her internet was installed. Photo provided.

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$3.7M Internet Project Completed in Polk County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
After a much-anticipated construction phase, rural Polk County residents can now connect to fiber-optic service, bringing state-of-the-art technology and incredible speeds for internet, phone, and television.
Above: Kids lined up to pass books just like 25 years ago. They ended up just running them. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Above: Kids lined up to pass books just like 25 years ago. They ended up just running them. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Stromsburg Library Celebrates 25 Years

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
STROMSBURG – Saturday the Stromsburg Library celebrated 25 years at that location. Starting at 10:30 about 27 kids made bookmarks from old library cards.

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EASTER EGG HUNTS:

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Stromsburg: Saturday, March 28th from 11 AM to 1 PM in the square. Hunt starts at 11:30 AM.Polk: Sunday, March 29th at 4 PM at the Polk Park Shelby: Wednesday, April 1st at 6 PM at the ball park. Osceola: Wednesday, April 1st at 5:30 PM at the city park.

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Visit Schramm Education Center for April Events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Make a visit to the Schramm Education Center south of Gretna, where educators have scheduled a variety of engaging events for the curious in April.The center, located within Schramm Park State Recreation Area, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Simple ways to close the state budget gap dismissed

Simple ways to close the state budget gap dismissed

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Simple ways to close the state budget gap dismissed

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKAWay back in the day, when I was in high school, I had a summer job of mopping floors at a local hospital.Being a janitor was a really satisfying job because when you were done, you could easily see what you had accomplished, unlike a lot of other occupations.

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Polk Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A week ago today it was so beautiful outside that I wanted to sit outside, drink coffee and read a book. Today it is a very different story. Winter coat, gloves and hurry and get in the library because I am a wimp and it is cold outside. It is Nebraska!Nine of our Easter eggs have been found.

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Gov. Pillen Issuing Burn Ban for Nebraska

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
LINCOLN – Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state. Earlier today, Gov.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Centennial School Student Council Blood Drive will be Wednesday, March 19th.St Peter Lutheran Church Lenten service will be Wednesday, March 11th, March 18th and March 25th, at 7:30 p.m.Centennial School Elementary PTO Fun Night will be Friday, March 20th , at 6 p.m.