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The tractor pull at Swedish Fesitval had 92 participants, including Dax Bjerrum (pictured above).

The tractor pull at Swedish Fesitval had 92 participants, including Dax Bjerrum (pictured above).

Swede Fest Tractor Pull Results

STROMSBURG - The Swedish Festival tractor pull was held on Saturday, June 20th at the Fire Hall. It was moved inside due to the heavy rain.AKRS Equipment and Pallas Seeds sponsored the pull. The Stromsburg VFD graciously provided a dry location and seating!
Atlee Schweitzer and Marivel Nyberg are raising money to take the “trip of a lifetime” to Europe with Nebraska Ambassadors of Music. Photo provided.

Atlee Schweitzer and Marivel Nyberg are raising money to take the “trip of a lifetime” to Europe with Nebraska Ambassadors of Music. Photo provided.

Raising Money for the “Trip of a Lifetime”

STROMSBURG - Atlee Schweitzer and Marivel Nyberg are high schoolers at Cross County.They are honored to have been nominated by their vocal music director, Cathy Blauhorn, to represent Cross County School and the community as members of the Nebraska Ambassadors of Music (NAM).

Happy Birthday, let US remember

by Bob Ford This series and National birthday wishes are provided by the Nebraska Press Association.For me, the two most monumental and consequential events in our country’s history are the American Revolution and the American Civil War.My connection to the Revolution is personal.

For the Record: Court Report

For the month of June 2026:Cody L. Beck, speeding 6-10 mph, $150 fine Austin L. Peace, theft/unlawful taking $5000+, TBD in court Nathanael W. Roberts, assault causing bodily injury, 3 days jail, 3 days credit for days served, 18 mos. probation; possession of marijuana 1 oz. or less, $300 fine and...

SRC Meeting Notice

MEETING NOTICEShelby-Rising City school board will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, July 7th at 6:00 PM. This special meeting is to adopt the interim superintendent contract. This meeting will be in the BOE room 402 at Shelby-Rising City Public Schools, 650 N Walnut in Shelby. 

AARP Nebraska’s July Scam Watch Alerts

LINCOLN, NEB. — Criminals are increasingly exploiting everyday moments such as paying at the pump, scanning a QR code, answering a utility call, or responding to a supposed court notice to steal money and personal information.

Nebraska Corn Growers Association Enraged by Bayer Glyphosate Petition

Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is enraged by the recentanti-dumping and countervailing duties petition filed by Monsanto Company and its subsidiaryRuveon LLC on imports of their product, glyphosate.“Glyphosate is a very important herbicide in operations across the...

CVA Awards Scholarships

(York, NE) Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding $1,000 each to 20 outstanding students who are pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields.

Nebraska Corn Growers Association Celebrates Passage of E15 Legislation

Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is celebrating the passage ofH.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act today.“We are one step closer to year-round, nationwide E15, and it has been a long journey to gethere,” said NeCGA board president, Michael...