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Cross County Junior High quiz bowl represented Nebraska in the National FCCLA LifeSmarts competition. It takes place online (virtually), where they advanced to the semifinals to face a team from Colorado. The finished second in nation. Pictured are (front) Samuel Jameson and Asher Greenwall, (back) Molly Tandy, Keegan Johnson and Landon Everingham. Photo provided.

Cross County Junior High quiz bowl represented Nebraska in the National FCCLA LifeSmarts competition. It takes place online (virtually), where they advanced to the semifinals to face a team from Colorado. The finished second in nation. Pictured are (front) Samuel Jameson and Asher Greenwall, (back) Molly Tandy, Keegan Johnson and Landon Everingham. Photo provided.

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Cross County Jr. High Quiz Bowl

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Pictured is Eden Peterson, receiving a $500 scholarship from Stromsburg Woman’s Club treasurer, Sherri Georges. Eden is the daughter of Quinn and Emily Peterson and plans to go into occupational therapy. Stromsburg Woman’s Club wishes her the best with her college experience and future endeavors!!

Pictured is Eden Peterson, receiving a $500 scholarship from Stromsburg Woman’s Club treasurer, Sherri Georges. Eden is the daughter of Quinn and Emily Peterson and plans to go into occupational therapy. Stromsburg Woman’s Club wishes her the best with her college experience and future endeavors!!

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Peterson Awarded Woman’s Club Scholarship

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Woman’s Club

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Viking Center. Kelsey Patton will lead a Swedish Conversation Class. There will be installation of officers. Carol Schlesinger will have devotions and Diane Eckertand Carol Schlesinger will be hostesses.
COUGAR ACTIVITIES

COUGAR ACTIVITIES

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COUGAR ACTIVITIES

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MAY14 11 a.m. District Track at Boone Central15 Kind. Graduation 2 PM Baccalaureate 7 PM16 Graduation 2 PM18 Golf Districts- Grand Island- Indianhead GC-a. m.19 Last Day of School- 1:0022-23 Class C State Track- TBD
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A Long Overdue Farm Bill for Nebraska Producers

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
For many, spring is a season full of new beginnings. A time when the sun sets later, the weather gets a little nicer, and excitement for summer plans begins to grow.For ag producers across the Third District, spring is filled with hard work.

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Four Local Students Graduate from Concordia

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SEWARD -- On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees. The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex.Sadie Sunday of Osceola, NE earned a Bachelor of Arts.

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Local Students Graduate from CCC

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Central Community College released information regarding graduation from Grand Island and Columbus campuses.Central Community College- Columbus honored 178 graduate candidates and two GED graduates May 8 during its 56th annual commencement ceremony.
Midwest Cov. Home Clips

Midwest Cov. Home Clips

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Midwest Cov. Home Clips

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Each Wednesday morning, we are enjoying a special time of devotions and when the weather is conducive it happens outside on the patio. Soon we will have a new awning in front to sit under and enjoy the warmth of the spring mornings as well as have opportunity to participate in a weekly Hymn Sing.

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MEALS

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PLEASE CALL BY 1:00 p.m. DAY BEFORE to RESERVE MEAL Osceola 747-8227 - Polk 765-2311 Shelby 527-5158 - Burg 764-2252 *All meals served with bread and milk.