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Above: Hillary Mundt and Mayor Ken Everingham present Dennis Nuttelman with the volunteer of the year.

Above: Hillary Mundt and Mayor Ken Everingham present Dennis Nuttelman with the volunteer of the year.

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Awards Presented at First Friday

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
STROMSBURG - Friday, June 5th was First Friday sponsored by the Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce. The band Freedom Road played, there were food trucks, vendors, pie and ice cream and cornhole. Many came out for the event and the only downside was mosquitos from the rain.
Above: Michelle and Cole Martin are still waiting for their first baby to be born by surrogate. Photo provided.

Above: Michelle and Cole Martin are still waiting for their first baby to be born by surrogate. Photo provided.

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Friend Helps Friend Out as Surrogate

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
OSCEOLA - Some women have trouble having a baby. Many women are infertile, or have issues with fibroids and cysts. Michelle (Wilgocki) Martin is one of those women. She had a hysterectomy early in life, so she couldn’t birth a baby. However she had her eggs frozen about five years ago.

MEETING NOTICE

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2026
The Shelby-Rising City Public Schools will meet in special session on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Room 402 at the school, 650 N Walnut in Shelby. The reason for the meeting is superintendent contract.Geoffrey Ruth, Board President

NOTICE for property valuations

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
NOTICEConcerns on the assessed valuation of taxable property will be heard by the Polk County Board of Equalization on June 23rd, 2026between the hours of 9:05 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse.Debra S. GirardPolk County Clerk

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For the Record: Court Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
For the month of May 2026: James D. Beebe: possession marijuana 1 oz. or less, $100 fine and no proof of insurance, $150 fine Mitchell D. Cramer: possession of firearm by prohibited person, TBD to court Thomas D. Mines: terroristic threats, TBD to court Carter R.

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Nebraskaland Digital Archive now covers 100 years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Fans of Nebraskaland Magazine now have access to the entire 100-year run of the publication.In the Nebraskaland Magazine Digital Archive, readers can view, browse and search editions from 1926 to 2026. This free-toaccess archive was launched as part of the magazine’s 100th anniversary celebration.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Centennial School Board of Education will meet Monday, June 8th, at 8 p.m.Monthly Village Board meeting will be Tuesday, June 9th, at 6 p.m. At the village office.Monthly Fireman’s meeting will be Monday, June 15th, at 7:30 p.m at the fire station.
Volleyball champs- The Crossroads and Goldenrod Conferences got together for the annual volleyball and head-to-head girls and boys basketball games this past weekend. Volleyball was held at GICC while the basketball games were played at Osceola High School. It was a clean sweep for the CRC in all the games. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Volleyball champs- The Crossroads and Goldenrod Conferences got together for the annual volleyball and head-to-head girls and boys basketball games this past weekend. Volleyball was held at GICC while the basketball games were played at Osceola High School. It was a clean sweep for the CRC in all the games. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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HOFMANN AND LESIAK PARTICIPATE IN CRC-GRC EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026