Lines on the Page

LINES ON THE PAGEDearly Beloved and I were talking about internet access the other day. We use the internet constantly. I promised him I would do the research for a new internet access—Starlink.But when I do research, it becomes procrastination.

Festival Evaluation

There was good representation of festival committee reports given at the evaluation meeting on July 23rd. Many positive responses proved that 2026 was another good year for Stromsburg’s Midsommar Swedish Festival.

Festival Results and Wrap Up

In spite of the rain, the festival was still a great weekend. Thanks to all who helped. Here are some results.The chicken barbecue was successful, serving almost 600 people. They are considering moving the pit to a location that wouldn’t need moved right away. Committee is fine with that.

Youth Volleyball Camp

Upper Big Blue NRD Forms General Manager Search Committee

YORK – The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (UBBNRD) Board of Directors formally appointed a five-member General Manager Search Committee during its regular meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Library News

July Events at the Library: July 29th:Scavenger hunt, 11 AM, bring a stuffed animal July 30th: Bookworm book club 2 PM grades 6-9 Aug. 3rd: Project: Constellation performance at 5:30 PM

CG Johnson Reunion

On Saturday, August 1st the Carl Gustaf and Charlotta Johnson descendants will meet in Stromsburg’s Buckley Park for a 12:30 pm potluck lunch. Good food, conversation, ice cream and memories will be shared.

Section of US-6 will close for Hastings Southeast project

July 28, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting on July 31, a small section of U.S. Highway 6 (US-6) will be reopening (reference post 212.75 to reference post 213.10), according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.J Street will be closing from the intersection at Elm Avenue to...

Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 10

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 10.A fall turkey permit is valid statewide, and each hunter may have no more than one fall permit per calendar year.

Gov. Pillen Thanks Nebraska Task Force 1 for Work during Texas Deployment

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is thanking members of Nebraska Task Force 1 (NE-TF1) for the work they performed during their deployment to Live Oak County, Texas. Team members are expected to return to Nebraska tomorrow, according to NE-TF1 leadership.