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Strategic trail ride changes made at select state parks

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
To strategically improve efficiencies and manage resources across the Nebraska state park system, guided horse trail rides have been discontinued at Ponca State Park and Chadron State Park.Nebraska Game and Parks will continue offering trail rides at Fort Robinson, Platte River, Eugene T.
The Osceola Dazzlers Cheer and Dance Squad competed at the State Cheer and Dance at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island this past Friday. Photo was provided.

The Osceola Dazzlers Cheer and Dance Squad competed at the State Cheer and Dance at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island this past Friday. Photo was provided.

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STATE CHEER AND DANCE

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Students invited to submit calendar contest entries

Students invited to submit calendar contest entries

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Students invited to submit calendar contest entries

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking students’ entries for the 2027 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar.
Cross County speech competed in Grand Island. Photo provided.

Cross County speech competed in Grand Island. Photo provided.

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Speech Results from GI

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Below are results from the Viking Voice speech meet in GI: (Champs 1-6, Next-In 7-12, Consolation 13-18) Duet: Ella and Lily - 3rd, Atlee and Marivel - 17th Entertainment, Naima - 9th Extemporaneous, Kylie - 9th OID: Ella, Graycen, Marivel, Naima, Atlee - 4th OID: Selah, Olivia P.

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Chamber Bucks Discontinued

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The February Community Meeting was held at the Stromsburg Legion at 6:30pm on Feb. 11th.Discussion continued regarding the transition of the Chamber to the Stromsburg Community Club.