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Sen. Fischer Joins Senate Delegation to Latin America

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
LINCOLN, NEB. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently returned to the U.S. from a congressional delegation to Panama, a principal partner, and major non-NATO allies Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. The trip was led by U.S.

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State Fair Announces 2023 concert series

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Nebraska State Fair welcomes six acts — ranging from comedy to country, rock to Christian — to the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. The lineup includes Oak Ridge Boys, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, TobyMac, Bush, Lee Brice and Banda Maguey.

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Former Husker Lineman Killed in Polk Co. Crash

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Former Husker offensive lineman Cole Pensick died in a one-vehicle crash in northeast Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Saturday morning about 6:45 a.m. of a vehicle in some trees. The crash occurred at the intersection of 141st and Q roads.

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Stromsburg Doubles Ambulance Salaries

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
STROMSBURG — The city council in Stromsburg voted to give ambulance officers a 100 percent pay increase. They doubled their monthly pay. Currently the chief receives $100 a month, assistant $70 a month, president $50 a month, secretary/treasurer $70 a month and training officer $50 a month.
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Cross County Hires Elementary Principal

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
After interviews with the school board, superintendent Hollinger and teachers, a familiar face will be coming back to Cross County. The school board unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Ken Booth as elementary principal.
Hayden Lavaley stands next to his award-winning piece of art. The Osceola junior recently was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. Photos provided

Hayden Lavaley stands next to his award-winning piece of art. The Osceola junior recently was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. Photos provided

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Nebraska Young Artist

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
LINCOLN — Hayden Lavaley, a junior at Osceola, has won a Nebraska Young Artist Award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Sign-up for Preschool in Shelby

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Shelby-Rising City preschool registration has begun. Requirements include: Official state certified birth certificate, immunization records, be 3-yearsold by Aug. 1 for the morning class and be 4-years-old by Aug. 1 for the afternoon class.

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Library News

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Lauran Ostberg Library Director I thought I’d drop a line. Next week we have some exciting events! One of which is the Swedish Dance Workshop with Merry Hanson. Ever wonder how to get involved with the Swedish Dancing that happens at the Swedish Festival? Now’s your time to find out how!
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Former Husker Lineman Killed in Polk County Crash

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Former Husker offensive lineman Cole Pensick died in a one-vehicle crash in northeast Polk County. Cole Pensick The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Saturday morning about 6:45 a.m. of a vehicle in some trees. The crash occurred at the intersection of 141st and Q roads.