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2023 homecoming royalty: Matt DeMers, Taylin Sanley, Kale Gustafson and Emma Recker, Creighton Sterup, and Kenzie Tonniges; (front) Prince Cruz Tonniges and Princess Kendall Watts. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

2023 homecoming royalty: Matt DeMers, Taylin Sanley, Kale Gustafson and Emma Recker, Creighton Sterup, and Kenzie Tonniges; (front) Prince Cruz Tonniges and Princess Kendall Watts. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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2023 Homecoming Royalty

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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Mahoney State Park hosting fall melodrama

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama this late summer and fall. Now playing at The Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre through Oct. 22 is “Ranger’s Danger,” written by John Burkhart. Phineas T.
With New Knowledge Comes New Discoveries

With New Knowledge Comes New Discoveries

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With New Knowledge Comes New Discoveries

Andrew Ellsworth
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
THE PRAIRIE DOC My son is a Boy Scout. Hopefully, he will become an Eagle Scout like his dad, his grandpa, his uncle, and not to mention eleven of the twelve men that walked on the moon.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
September Story Hour will be held at the Gresham Library on Saturday, September 9 at 9:30 a.m. There will be a read aloud, activities and a snack. The Gresham Senior Dinner will be held on Monday, September 11 at noon at the community center. Please note the change of date.

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Grace Notes

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The story I am going to tell you happenedseveralyearsago—back when my husband and I were still working at our respective jobs. My hubby and I rarely got a day off together, but when we did, we usually “ran away” from home. And so, on the day our story occurred, we headed out of town.
Kingdom Kids starts September 13th in Stromsburg. Photo illustration.

Kingdom Kids starts September 13th in Stromsburg. Photo illustration.

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Kingdom Kids Starts September 13th

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
STROMSBURG – Kingdom Kids, a collaborative gradeschool children’s ministry for K-6 kids on Wednesday evenings will begin fall programming on September 13th.

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From the VSO

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
We are already into September with fall on the horizon. I’m sure we are all relieved the heat of August is behind us. What will this month bring?
Rachel Wacker received best of show and a purple ribbon for her prom dress. Photo provided.

Rachel Wacker received best of show and a purple ribbon for her prom dress. Photo provided.

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State Fair Fashion Show

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Polk County 4-H members were among 189 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Fashion Show at Grand Island on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The Nebraska State Fair 4-H Fashion Show was divided into three, smaller fashion shows to accommodate the amazing runway space in Raising Nebraska.