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Midwest Cov. Home Clips

Midwest Cov. Home Clips

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Midwest Cov. Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Memorial Weekend usually signifies the beginning of summer with swimming pools, outdoor picnics, and more. Our residents at Midwest Covenant Home, though anxious to get outside, join us with gratefulness for the rain.
A Win for America’s Consumers, Farmers, and Energy Independence

A Win for America’s Consumers, Farmers, and Energy Independence

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A Win for America’s Consumers, Farmers, and Energy Independence

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUFrom Falls City to Lyman, Valentine to Superior, and everywhere in between, Nebraska’s Third District is home to some of the hardest-working people I know. Serving them in Congress remains the honor of a lifetime, and one I will never take for granted.
Above: The two highest achieving students at Cross County were Colton Duncan (valedictorian, right) and Samuel Haug (salutatorian, left). The last time two young men were top honored grads was in 2010. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The two highest achieving students at Cross County were Colton Duncan (valedictorian, right) and Samuel Haug (salutatorian, left). The last time two young men were top honored grads was in 2010. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Top Grads are Male at CC For First Time in Years

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Above: The two highest achieving students at Osceola were Braylon Peterson (valedictorian, left) and Addison Theis (salutatorian, right). Photos provided.

Above: The two highest achieving students at Osceola were Braylon Peterson (valedictorian, left) and Addison Theis (salutatorian, right). Photos provided.

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Osceola Honored Grads

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Hollinger Reflects on Last 17 Years and Plans for the Next 17..or so

Hollinger Reflects on Last 17 Years and Plans for the Next 17..or so

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Hollinger Reflects on Last 17 Years and Plans for the Next 17..or so

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
STROMSBURG - As Brent Hollinger tallies up some of his lasts…last graduation, last day with kids, reception for retiring, etc., we sat down to find out about his last 17 years at Cross County and his next 17, or so, years.He said the bad times were more memorable than the good.
Above: County tickets are partisan so only Republicans got to vote on this race (sheriff) in the primary.

Above: County tickets are partisan so only Republicans got to vote on this race (sheriff) in the primary.

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Didn’t Get to Vote for Sheriff? Here’s Why and What You Can Do

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Many people were disappointed when they found out they couldn’t vote for sheriff if they weren’t registered Republican. The sheriff and his/her deputies serve the entire county, as well as other offices such as treasurer, clerk, assessor, etc. However they are partisan offices.

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Help with Memorial Day

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Shelby Legion Post 296 is asking for community help with memorial weekend activities.The Legion members will be working at the cemetery: Thursday May 21 at 6:00 p.m. they will be preparing all the holes for the flags for the avenue of flags.Saturday May 23 at 9:00 a.m.