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High Plains Class of 2026 graduated on Saturday. Pictured are (front) Nayelli Barrios, Gahvi Lesiak, Madi Zerr, Kenslei Carlson (middle) Kcin Confer, Peyton Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Rylee Hofmann (back) Bozton Pedersen, Chase Owens, Carter Urkoski, Brodey Spurling and Levi Russell. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

High Plains Class of 2026 graduated on Saturday. Pictured are (front) Nayelli Barrios, Gahvi Lesiak, Madi Zerr, Kenslei Carlson (middle) Kcin Confer, Peyton Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Rylee Hofmann (back) Bozton Pedersen, Chase Owens, Carter Urkoski, Brodey Spurling and Levi Russell. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Class of 2026 Graduates 13

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
BRONCO ACTIVITIES

BRONCO ACTIVITIES

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BRONCO ACTIVITIES

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MAY14 District Track and Field (Sandy Creek High School)- 9 a.m.16 Junior High Track Gothenburg- 12 noon2 p.m.- Graduation19 Golf Districts- 9 a.m.(Hidden Valley GC-Linc.20 Last Day of School (Noon Dismissal)22-23 Class C State Track and Field- Omaha
STORM ACTIVITIES

STORM ACTIVITIES

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STORM ACTIVITIES

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MAY15 PreK Graduation- 2:45 p.m.18 District Golf at Indianhead Golf Course in GI- 9 a.m.20 Last Day of School Early Dismissal- 1:30 p.m. Elementary Spring Aca-demic Aawards.22-23 Class D State Track and Field in Omaha- TBD
Levi Russell gives a hug at graduation on Saturday. Below all 13 graduating seniors sit on the stage during the commencement at High Plains. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Levi Russell gives a hug at graduation on Saturday. Below all 13 graduating seniors sit on the stage during the commencement at High Plains. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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HPC Seniors’ Scholarships and Future Plans

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
POLK - Thirteen seniors graduated on Saturday. Here are their future plans and scholarships.Nayelli Barrios: Central Community College Mike and Carol Lind Memorial Scholarship, CCC Transition Advantage Scholarship, The Susan T.

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Gresham Fireman’s Picnic Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:00 a.m. - Fireman’s Horseshoe Doubles Tournament, Gresham Park (East Side) 9:00 a.m. - Gresham Library Fun Run - Open House, 1&3 mile run/ walk. Gresham Library - 230 Ella St.12:30 p.m. - Gresham Tractor Drive - Line up in front of the Big Horn Bar at Noon 6:00 p.m.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
Senator Loren Lippincott of Central City spoke at National Day of Prayer in Osceola. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senator Loren Lippincott of Central City spoke at National Day of Prayer in Osceola. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lippincott Speaks for Nat’l Day of Prayer

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
OSCEOLA - About 20 were in attendance as Senator Loren Lippincott, Nebraska legislative representative from Central City, was guest speaker for National Day of Prayer at St. Paul Lutheran in Osceola.He gave some history and how the United States was founded on Christianity.
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DR. JILL KRUSE,

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“Pump Handles and Public Health”

The Prairie Doc
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Health care is often thought of as something that happens one patient at a time in a clinic or hospital. Public health takes a broader view and is focused on improving the health of entire populations.