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Rebuilding the Lincoln Airport’s Runway

Rebuilding the Lincoln Airport’s Runway

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Rebuilding the Lincoln Airport’s Runway

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUThis week, I write to you with some good news for Nebraska's airports – investments that matter for our economy, our communities, and our national security.Back in April, I told you about $3.15 million in federal funding I helped secure for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in...
Above: Barbara Lamoree was named the 2026 Super Swede. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Barbara Lamoree was named the 2026 Super Swede. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lamoree Named Super Swede 2026

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Friday evening each year at Swedish Festival, a Super Swede is named. This year’s recipient was Barbara Lamoree of Stromsburg.
SRC Supt. Search

SRC Supt. Search

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SRC Supt. Search

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
SHELBY - Wednesday evening (June 17th) the board met with NASB (Nebraska Assoc. of School Boards) Shari Becker.

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Weather Affects Festival Activities

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
STROMSBURG – It was a Swedish Festival to remember. Friday went off without a hitch, except for an Honorary Swede not being named. This was due to communication and travel difficulties.However, Saturday was a different story. Rain and storms moved in, causing events to be moved or canceled.
Above: Stromsburg crowned their 2026-27 king and queen on Friday night. King is Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson (pictured back left to right). Front are their attendants: Erik Hanson (son of Shane and Merry Hanson), Emmett Klein (son of Tyler and Megan Klein) Lucy Roberts (daughter of Jonathan and Stephanie Roberts) and Raygen Jensen (daughter of Jonathan and Laura Jensen). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Stromsburg crowned their 2026-27 king and queen on Friday night. King is Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson (pictured back left to right). Front are their attendants: Erik Hanson (son of Shane and Merry Hanson), Emmett Klein (son of Tyler and Megan Klein) Lucy Roberts (daughter of Jonathan and Stephanie Roberts) and Raygen Jensen (daughter of Jonathan and Laura Jensen). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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2026 Festival King and Queen Crowned

Staff Report
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
STROMSBURG - Friday evening at Festival, a new king and queen were selected from the crowd. This year’s royalty are King Steve Dubas (selected by his wife, last year’s queen) and Queen Judy Hanson. Their attendants include Erik Hanson (Judy’s grandson), Emmett Klein, Lucy Roberts and Raygen Jensen.

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SRC Special Meeting Notice

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Shelby-Rising City will meet in open and public session on Friday, June 26th at 8:15 AM. This special meeting is to interview an interim superintendent candidate, Dr. Curtis Cogswell.
Dr. Curtis Cogswell

Dr. Curtis Cogswell

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SRC Superintendent Search Continues

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
According to minutes we received from SRC, they interviewed Dr. Dana Wiseman for 50 minutes. Following that, they interviewed Mr. Ernie Valentine for 48 minutes. They went into executive session to discuss for 10-15 minutes.
SRC interim superintendent candidates Dr. Dana Wiseman (left) and Ernie Valentine (right). Photos provided.

SRC interim superintendent candidates Dr. Dana Wiseman (left) and Ernie Valentine (right). Photos provided.

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SRC Superintendent Search: Interviews Monday

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, June 18, 2026
SHELBY - Wednesday evening (June 17th) the board met with NASB (Nebraska Assoc. of School Boards) Shari Becker.
Madison Augustin and Garrett Ruth discuss the greenhouse proposal. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Madison Augustin and Garrett Ruth discuss the greenhouse proposal. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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SRC Looking into Greenhouse Purchase and More from School Board

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
SHELBY — Shelby-Rising City is looking into building a greenhouse on the district’s campus.Two FFA members — juniors Garrett Ruth and Madison Augustin — along with their teacher, Holly Luettel, presented the board of education with a proposal that would build a greenhouse near the high school.“I...