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Dry weather and wind prompted another fire in southwest Nebraska; this one was near Cambridge and prompted several evacuations. Photo courtesy of Nebraska State Patrol.

Dry weather and wind prompted another fire in southwest Nebraska; this one was near Cambridge and prompted several evacuations. Photo courtesy of Nebraska State Patrol.

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Fires Rage in Southwest Nebraska Again

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Very dry weather and wind prompted another fire in southwest Nebraska. This one was mainly in Furnas, Red Willow, and Frontier counties. The towns of Barley, Cambridge and Indianola had to evacuate more than once over the weekend. This fire was named the Road 702 Fire.

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Fire in Rural Rising City Takes Lives of Cattle

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
A fire broke out at 2670 D Road, Rising City in nearby Butler County around 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23rd when a front-end loader bucket sparked on a concrete pad next to a hay facility. The fire spread to calving sheds rapidly.
Those participating in the 2022 Performing Arts and Public Speaking Contest were front row (l to r) Cora Stewart, Daphne Mentink, Emma Peterson. Back row (l to r) Alexa Stewart, Mckenna Stewart, Halee Peterson, Aubrey Peterson.

Those participating in the 2022 Performing Arts and Public Speaking Contest were front row (l to r) Cora Stewart, Daphne Mentink, Emma Peterson. Back row (l to r) Alexa Stewart, Mckenna Stewart, Halee Peterson, Aubrey Peterson.

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Polk County 4-H Hosts Performing Arts and Speech Contest

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Polk County 4-H held its annual Performing Arts and Speech Contest on Thursday, April 21 at the Cross County Auditorium. 4-Hers presented speeches and shared their talents in dance and gymnastics. Ribbons were awarded to each of the participants.

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Local Woman Perishes in Car Accident

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Fog was terrible on the morning of Thursday, April 21 causing a 3-vehicle accident near Bradshaw on highway 34. A van, pickup and semi-truck were all part of the accident near County Road F and Highway 34. The van driven by Cindi Perdue was heading south on Road F.

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FROM THE FILES of The Gresham Gazette

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO April 19, 2012 April 19, 2012 Senior sketch was of Samuel Wilton, son of Roger and Kristen Wilton. Doug and Marilyn Dey celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary.

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GRESHAM LOCALS

Judi Luettel 402-735-7438
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Sunday Easter guests of Gerry and Pam George were Jim and Lanette Bathen of David City, Gabe and Jill Bathen and family of York, Craig George and friend Heather of Ceresco, Nic and Brenda Smith, Sawyer and Collin of Murdock, Layne and Betsy Perkins, Braylon and Brantley of Hickman, Riley and Kate...
CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES

CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES

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CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Wednesday April 20 TR (JH) at Milford (Seward County Invite) 2:00 p.m. Thursday April 21 District Music Contest Friday April 22 District Music Contest Saturday April 23 JH Dance Monday April 25 TR Centennial Quad 4:00 p.m. Tuesday April 26 TR (JH) Centennial Invite 2:00 p.m.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Gresham

Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Gresham

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Gresham

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The annual Gresham American Legion Davidson-Neujahr #13 Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday morning, April 16th, 2022 at the Gresham park. Forty children braved the cold and windy conditions for a quick few minutes of fun!

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Polk Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Next Sunday, April 24th is a Hot Ham and Cheese fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Just in case you are wondering why we need occasional fundraisers, it is because our heat, water, phone, insurance and the cost of replacement items amounts to over $700 each month.

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Polk Library News

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Special Preschool story hour “Ocean of Fun”, every Friday in April, starting with the 1st. Bring children from 0-5 years old. Games, stories, crafts, prizes, and snacks. Questions: Call 402-765- 7266 or email at polknelibrary@ gmail.com.