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Pillen Campaign Puts Historic Fundraising To Work

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
COLUMBUS, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement celebrating his campaign’s historic fundraising success and thanking Nebraskans for their generosity.The Pillen campaign has over $9.5 million cash on hand.

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Our Troops Need Your Help

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time is running short. With Independence Day fast approaching, we've raised just $7,000 toward our $37,500 goal—leaving more than $30,000 still needed to ship 2,500 care packages to deployed troops and military families.
Rebuilding the Lincoln Airport’s Runway

Rebuilding the Lincoln Airport’s Runway

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Rebuilding the Lincoln Airport’s Runway

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUThis week, I write to you with some good news for Nebraska's airports – investments that matter for our economy, our communities, and our national security.Back in April, I told you about $3.
Above: Barbara Lamoree was named the 2026 Super Swede. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Barbara Lamoree was named the 2026 Super Swede. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lamoree Named Super Swede 2026

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Friday evening each year at Swedish Festival, a Super Swede is named. This year’s recipient was Barbara Lamoree of Stromsburg.
SRC Supt. Search

SRC Supt. Search

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SRC Supt. Search

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
SHELBY - Wednesday evening (June 17th) the board met with NASB (Nebraska Assoc. of School Boards) Shari Becker. She collected seven names and resumes of candidates for the interim superintendent at Shelby-Rising City.She said some of these contacted her, and some she initiated the contact.

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Weather Affects Festival Activities

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
STROMSBURG – It was a Swedish Festival to remember. Friday went off without a hitch, except for an Honorary Swede not being named. This was due to communication and travel difficulties.However, Saturday was a different story. Rain and storms moved in, causing events to be moved or canceled.
Above: Stromsburg crowned their 2026-27 king and queen on Friday night. King is Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson (pictured back left to right). Front are their attendants: Erik Hanson (son of Shane and Merry Hanson), Emmett Klein (son of Tyler and Megan Klein) Lucy Roberts (daughter of Jonathan and Stephanie Roberts) and Raygen Jensen (daughter of Jonathan and Laura Jensen). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Stromsburg crowned their 2026-27 king and queen on Friday night. King is Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson (pictured back left to right). Front are their attendants: Erik Hanson (son of Shane and Merry Hanson), Emmett Klein (son of Tyler and Megan Klein) Lucy Roberts (daughter of Jonathan and Stephanie Roberts) and Raygen Jensen (daughter of Jonathan and Laura Jensen). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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2026 Festival King and Queen Crowned

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
STROMSBURG - Friday evening at Festival, a new king and queen were selected from the crowd. This year’s royalty are King Steve Dubas (selected by his wife, last year’s queen) and Queen Judy Hanson. Their attendants include Erik Hanson (Judy’s grandson), Emmett Klein, Lucy Roberts and Raygen Jensen.

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SRC Special Meeting Notice

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Shelby-Rising City will meet in open and public session on Friday, June 26th at 8:15 AM. This special meeting is to interview an interim superintendent candidate, Dr. Curtis Cogswell. This meeting will be in the BOE room 402 at Shelby-Rising City Public Schools, 650 N Walnut in Shelby.
Dr. Curtis Cogswell

Dr. Curtis Cogswell

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SRC Superintendent Search Continues

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
According to minutes we received from SRC, they interviewed Dr. Dana Wiseman for 50 minutes. Following that, they interviewed Mr. Ernie Valentine for 48 minutes. They went into executive session to discuss for 10-15 minutes. They came out of executive session and moved to interview Dr.