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The High Plains Youth Volleyball camp was held in Clarks July 15-17 in the morning at the elementary school. Campers worked on the fundamentals of the game as they prepare for the upcoming season. Photos were provided.

The High Plains Youth Volleyball camp was held in Clarks July 15-17 in the morning at the elementary school. Campers worked on the fundamentals of the game as they prepare for the upcoming season. Photos were provided.

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Youth Volleyball Camp

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Catch these Game and Parks education events in August

Catch these Game and Parks education events in August

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Catch these Game and Parks education events in August

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in August.Don’t forget to purchase a Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit to enter the state parks.

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Dennis Gray Memorial Golf Scramble

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Join the High Plains Storm for the 2026 Dennis Gray Memorial Golf Scramble on August 1 in Fullerton at Pawnee Hills. Contact Mr. Phillips to reserve your spot today! mphillips@hpcstorm. org Golfing starts at 9 AM. Cost is $260 per 4-person team. Cost includes 18 holes of golf with cart and lunch.
Second verse, same as the first -- more budget cuts needed

Second verse, same as the first -- more budget cuts needed

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Second verse, same as the first -- more budget cuts needed

Paul Hammel
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Reporters take a lot of notes, and as I recall, the notes I took during 2023 when the state approved dramatic cuts in state sales taxes had supporters saying: “don’t worry, if the state gets into financial straits, it could pause the cuts.”Well, let’s fast forward to today.Gov. Jim Pillen, in a...
People enjoyed fellowship and ice cream, while kids played on the bouncy house at Calvary Lutheran Church of Swede Home. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

People enjoyed fellowship and ice cream, while kids played on the bouncy house at Calvary Lutheran Church of Swede Home. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Calvary Lutheran Swede Home Ice Cream Social

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Calvary Lutheran Swede Home ice cream social has been a favorite event for many years. Sandy Johnston mentioned her sister would make ice cream for it when she was a girl in confirmation, and now she is 92.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
“And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LINES ON THE PAGEOh, my goodness!It’s only three days until they arrive.Three days until what I call “The Mob,” crash in for the holiday.It happens every Fourth of July, every Thanksgiving, every Christmas.

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Senior Center

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Regular activities at Osceola Senior Center: July 27th: County cards in Burg Bible study 10:00 am every Friday Pool and coffee every morning. Hope to see you at the center.