Catch these Game and Parks education events in February

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in February.Full Moon Winter Wetland Walk Celebrate World Wetlands Day with a winter hike at Frank Shoemaker Marsh north of Lincoln on Feb. 1.

Speech Does Well at HPC

Trade Built to Last: Why Reauthorizing AGOA is Essential

Throughout my tenure as Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, one thing has always been evident: trade works best when it is built on relationships, trust, and time.

Cross County 1st Semester Honor Roll

Cross County Community School released first semester honor roll as follows.

USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard to Promote Data Transparency

( Washington, D.C., January 19, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden today unveiled the Lender Lens on the Rural Data Gateway.

FROM THE FILES

of The Headlight TEN YEARS AGO January 21, 2016Julie Delp, one of the instructors for the Women’s Conceal Carry Class held in Polk County this weekend answered questions from participants about gun options.

LIBRARY NEWS

Stromsburg Public Library January Events Tues. Jan. 20 from 1-2 PM Mobile Book Cart at MCH Wed. Jan. 21 at 1:30 PM Lego Day (early out CC) Thurs. Jan. 22nd at 10:30 AM Storytime Follow Stromsburg Public Library on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with events.

Cross County Pep Band, The Beat Goes On

SWEDISH FESTIVAL

 June 19th-21st might seem like a long way off but it is time to start planning for the 2026 Swedish Midsommar Festival. Our first planning meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29th at 7 PM at the Stromsburg Public Library.

WOMAN’S CLUB

 The Stromsburg Women’s Club will be holding its January meeting on January 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Viking Center. Marla Teegerstrom will be demonstrating Making a Swedish Tea Ring. Devotions by Pam Johnson.