April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

(SPM Wire)- April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to improve the lives of those affected by the disease.

Children’s Immunization Clinics

The Polk County Health Department will have immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and Monday, May 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is strongly encouraged.

Expanding Access, Cracking Down on Medicare Fraud

REPRESENTING YOUEach spring, as I travel across the Third District meeting with constituents, I am reminded just how special Nebraska is. There is a peace in rural America you cannot replicate anywhere else.

‘The American Revolution’ Event Brings History to Life at The Durham Museum

LINCOLN – Nebraska Public Media will present “Revolution Rediscovered: Bringing 1776 to Life,” a special event at 6:30 p.m. CT, Thursday, May 7, at The Durham Museum in Omaha, exploring the ideas and debates that shaped a nation as part of the America’s 250th celebration.

Stenger Awarded Bowler of the Decade

COLUMBUS - Duane Stenger from Stromsburg was honored among several others at the Columbus USBC Hall of Fame and Awards banquet onApril 11, 2026.He was honored for Bowler of the Decade, 1970s, along with Marlin Reick, Sheila Backes and Ginger Moon.

Court Update: Hamm and 3 Others

CENTRAL CITY - In Jonathan T. Scheerer-Hamm’s case, he made bail on July 16, 2025. His case has been continued four times, on October 6th, February 2nd, March 2nd and April 6th. April 20th he and his attorney appeared in court. He was arraigned and pled no contest.

Stromsburg Arbor Day Proclamation

Stromsburg Arbor Day Proclamation

No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects Requests

By Andrew Wegley Flatwater Free Press Jaclyn Daake looked everywhere.The Alma attorney’s new client, a western Nebraska man living with a developmental disability, needed a guardian, someone to manage his life and finances.