FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

TEN YEARS AGO July 19, 2012 Pastor Bob Johnson retired from the Evangelical Covenant Church after 35 years in ministry and 25 of those at the Covenant Church in Stromsburg.

Stangl Family to Perform Sunday on Square

STROMSBURG — The Stangl Family is coming to the Stromsburg City Square this weekend for a night of music and fun. The family will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. Stromsburg Baptist Church is the sponsor of the concert. In case of rain, the concert will be at Stromsburg Baptist Church.

Enjoying a Cold Treat on a Hot Summer Day

Swede Home could have been called Sweet Home over the weekend. Anyone with a sweet tooth didn't want to miss out on National Ice Cream Day for the annual Swede Home Ice Cream Social at Calvary Lutheran Church on Sunday. Nearly 500 people attended the dessert event.

Folkets Vän

Polk county historian, Rich Pehrson, conceded that it would be “interesting” if the fact that Stromsburg, a relatively small town, was served by both railroad giants, the Burlington, and Union Pacific, might have something to do with the fact that Nebraska Railroad Commission member, C.H.

Golf for CC Booster Club

The Cross County Booster Club is gearing up for the 17th annual Golf Tournament and Fund-raiser. Two-person teams can sign-up for the July 23 scramble at Ryan Hill Country Club. The cost is $60 per person and lunch is included. Players can have a mulligan for $10 per person.

Ranch Rodeo Makes Debut at Polk County Fair Thursday

There will be a new grandstand event at the 2022 Polk County Fair! Kicking off the fair on Thursday will be a Ranch Rodeo! This rodeo features 4-man teams that must complete three events in less than four minutes.

Covenant Home Clips

While sitting on the patio the other day, one of the residents remarked, “You can almost see the corn grow from here!” Another expressed her amazement at how large the pivot is as she had never seen one “up close.

President’s and deans’ lists released at Northeast Community College

NORFOLK — Northeast Community College has released the President’s Honor List and Deans’ Honor List for both full and parttime students for the Spring 2022 semester. To be named to the President’s To be named to the President’s Honor List, students must earn a grade point average of 4.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Thursday, July 21 Beef Tips & Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Apple Caramel Cheesecake Friday, July 22 Bourbon Chicken, Stamed Rice, Carrots, Cucumber Salad, Fruit Cup Saturday, July 23 Cheeseburger on a bun, Relish Plate, Steak Fries, Mandarin oranges & Pineapple Sunday, July 24 Fried...

Open House

The family of Glenna (Richards) and Waldo Jarmin are hosting a 70th anniversary party on Saturday, July 30th at the Goodland United Methodist Church, 116 Sherman Ave, Goodland, KS from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.