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Left: Four girls helped set the military child’s table at a Legion Auxiliary meeting. Right: Poppy poster winners were 4th graders Zaara Moore and Scarlet Peterson. Posters were displayed at Economy Hometown Market. Photos provided.

Left: Four girls helped set the military child’s table at a Legion Auxiliary meeting. Right: Poppy poster winners were 4th graders Zaara Moore and Scarlet Peterson. Posters were displayed at Economy Hometown Market. Photos provided.

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Stromsburg Legion Auxiliary Gets Kids Involved

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Stromsburg American Legion Auxiliary met on April 13th. Guests were several 5th graders and their parents. The students read their “thank you” letters to a veteran. The Auxiliary mailed these letters to a local veteran.The students also helped with the “military child’s table setting” ceremony.
Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce is starting a “yard of the month” winner. From May to October members will drive around and pick a winner. The winner receives a gift card and their photo in the newspaper. Winners for the month of May were Mike and Tammie Rheiner, whose yard is pictured. Photo provided.

Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce is starting a “yard of the month” winner. From May to October members will drive around and pick a winner. The winner receives a gift card and their photo in the newspaper. Winners for the month of May were Mike and Tammie Rheiner, whose yard is pictured. Photo provided.

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Stromsburg Yard of the Month

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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Cross County 2nd Semester Honor Roll

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
ALL A HONOR ROLLSeniors: Sawyer Anderson, Madysen Berggren, Ella Clark, Emaree Dickey, Colton Duncan, Sam Haug, Sydney Hengelfelt, Kylie Moore, Eden Peterson, Kirk Sparrow and Adrienne Waller Juniors: Jed Berggren, Kelsey Brehm, Paxton Burke, Ella Cramer, Finley Peterson, Zaldi VonHackewitz...

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Linn Participates in Wayne State’s Service Learning Program

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
WAYNE, Neb. – Approximately 1,160 Wayne State College students enrolled in 38 projects and events across numerous disciplines finished their projects in Wayne State’s Service-Learning Program for the 2025-26 academic year.This translates to 9,715 hours of service with 50 community partners.

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‘Backyard Farmer’ Fans Invited to Watch Episode in Kearney

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Public Media’s popular lawn and garden series “Backyard Farmer” will travel to Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney, known for its seven themed botanical gardens, worldclass public art, hike-bike trails and iconic observation tower, to record an episode Tuesday, June 16.The...
Nebraska Extension Summer Intern

Nebraska Extension Summer Intern

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Nebraska Extension Summer Intern

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
“I just finished up my first year at Northeast Community College in Norfolk.I am pursuing a degree in Agribusiness. I grew up on a farm outside of Polk and have been involved in 4-H my whole life.

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AARP Nebraska Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
By Mark Moran AARP Nebraska is accepting nominations for its annual Andrus Award, which honors a Nebraskan age 50 or older who has made a significant difference through volunteer service.Individuals and couples, including domestic partners, are eligible.

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Birthday Card Shower

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Trudy Anderson turns 90 on June 13 and her friends would like to honor her with a card shower. Send greetings to Trudy Anderson 901 Court St. Apt. 12 Stromsburg, NE 68666
Keeping Nebraska Connected and Protected

Keeping Nebraska Connected and Protected

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Keeping Nebraska Connected and Protected

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUOne of the most important parts of my job is ensuring that federal regulators in Washington understand Nebraska’s unique needs.