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State Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment Announced

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
 Lincoln, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is accepting publiccomment regarding its proposed amendment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) –a mandatory, four-year plan of all federally funded transportation projects to be undertaken within the state.

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Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Polk County Health Department will have an immunization clinic at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, January 14th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm and Monday, January 26th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.An appointment is required.

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
It is mid-January already, and yet it seems like yesterday was New Year’s Day. How the time does fly! And this weather, one day it feels like winter, then it seems to be spring or fall again. That’s how it goes. At Midwest Covenant Home we continue to share our love and care with our residents.

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Tai Chi Class Begins Feb. 3rd

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body.Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
Milford had the ribbon cutting for their new childcare facility, The Milford Childhood Learning Center. Photo by The Milford Times.

Milford had the ribbon cutting for their new childcare facility, The Milford Childhood Learning Center. Photo by The Milford Times.

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Childcare Gap: What Works for Other Towns

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
STROMSBURG - A group of Stromsburg community members are concerned about the lack of childcare in the area and are finding out how to solve it. Two people from Seward, Jonathan Jank and Collin Hain, came to Stromsburg to discuss how they have helped their childcare gap.What is a childcare gap?
Above: Pepper Lane Wells was the first baby of 2026 born at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital on Thursday the 8th. He is pictured with his parents, Tristan and Jewel Wells. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Pepper was 7 pounds 7 ounces, 22 inches long and joins siblings Kimber (sister) and Tripp (brother) at home. Grandparents are Brent and Miriam Wells and Sally Gobel, all of Central City.

Above: Pepper Lane Wells was the first baby of 2026 born at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital on Thursday the 8th. He is pictured with his parents, Tristan and Jewel Wells. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Pepper was 7 pounds 7 ounces, 22 inches long and joins siblings Kimber (sister) and Tripp (brother) at home. Grandparents are Brent and Miriam Wells and Sally Gobel, all of Central City.

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First Baby of 2026 Born at AJMCHC

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Above: The pocket park in Osceola received some damage when the building next to it lost some siding in a wind storm. The city held an emergency meeting to determine how to proceed. Photo provided by city of Osceola.

Above: The pocket park in Osceola received some damage when the building next to it lost some siding in a wind storm. The city held an emergency meeting to determine how to proceed. Photo provided by city of Osceola.

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Damage in Pocket Park in Osceola

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dakota Gress, senior at High Plains, has been wrestling all four years and notched her 100th win at the Norm Manstedt Invite in Columbus on Thursday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Dakota Gress, senior at High Plains, has been wrestling all four years and notched her 100th win at the Norm Manstedt Invite in Columbus on Thursday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Gress First Lady Wrestler to 100 Wins

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
New Sp. Ed. teacher Elisa Howitt (right) with her husband Garrett. Photo provided.

New Sp. Ed. teacher Elisa Howitt (right) with her husband Garrett. Photo provided.

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SRC New Sp. Ed. Teacher Elisa Howitt

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Shelby-Rising City hired new special education teacher Elisa Howitt who began in January.She was born in Hannover, Germany and moved to the US when she was seven. She grew up in Omaha and graduated from Ralston Public Schools. She was a para and teacher there for five years.