News

Bringing Tools and Resources to Your Fingertips

Bringing Tools and Resources to Your Fingertips

For Subscribers

Bringing Tools and Resources to Your Fingertips

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUEvery day, I go to work in Congress with a simple goal: to help make life a little better for Nebraska’s families by working to solve problems, strengthen our communities, and create opportunities for the next generation.Nearly 250 years ago, our Founders established a nation built...
Craig and Lori Beebe celebrate 40 years of wedded bliss on Sunday, June 14th. They are still so sporty at forty!

Craig and Lori Beebe celebrate 40 years of wedded bliss on Sunday, June 14th. They are still so sporty at forty!

For Subscribers

Anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Spend Summer in Nebraska

Spend Summer in Nebraska

For Subscribers

Spend Summer in Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUAs temperatures rise and schools let out, Nebraskans across the state are mapping out their summer plans. And if you're looking for ideas, you're in luck because the Good Life is full of wonderful places to visit.

For Subscribers

From the Corn Stalks/Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Sorsby Decision to Have Lasting Affect on Landscape of College AthleticsWhat did they think would happen if the Lubbock County judge ruled that Texas Tech quarterback Brenden Sorsby was reinstated into college football?He admitted to gambling which even included betting on his own team with total...
Above: Close to 100 people toured the “old school” to see renovations.

Above: Close to 100 people toured the “old school” to see renovations.

For Subscribers

SLF Tour Features a Walk Down Memory Lane

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
STROMSBURG — The community was invited to walk the halls of the old Stromsburg High School on Sunday.The event was part of Stromsburg Legacy Fund Meet & Greet.
Above: As part of the national Teach Children to Save program, Cornerstone Bank employees visited preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade students in April to teach the importance of saving money and building smart financial habits at an early age. Teach Children to Save is a nationwide financial education initiative that helps students learn healthy saving habits and basic money management skills through fun, age appropriate classroom activities and lessons. Photo provided.

Above: As part of the national Teach Children to Save program, Cornerstone Bank employees visited preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade students in April to teach the importance of saving money and building smart financial habits at an early age. Teach Children to Save is a nationwide financial education initiative that helps students learn healthy saving habits and basic money management skills through fun, age appropriate classroom activities and lessons. Photo provided.

For Subscribers

Cornerstone Bank Teaches Kids to Save

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Above: Hillary Mundt and Mayor Ken Everingham present Dennis Nuttelman with the volunteer of the year.

Above: Hillary Mundt and Mayor Ken Everingham present Dennis Nuttelman with the volunteer of the year.

For Subscribers

Awards Presented at First Friday

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
STROMSBURG - Friday, June 5th was First Friday sponsored by the Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce. The band Freedom Road played, there were food trucks, vendors, pie and ice cream and cornhole.
Above: Michelle and Cole Martin are still waiting for their first baby to be born by surrogate. Photo provided.

Above: Michelle and Cole Martin are still waiting for their first baby to be born by surrogate. Photo provided.

For Subscribers

Friend Helps Friend Out as Surrogate

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
OSCEOLA - Some women have trouble having a baby. Many women are infertile, or have issues with fibroids and cysts. Michelle (Wilgocki) Martin is one of those women. She had a hysterectomy early in life, so she couldn’t birth a baby. However she had her eggs frozen about five years ago.