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NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) honored 38 team members today at the agency’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing exceptional contributions that advanced public safety, rehabilitation, and reentry throughout 2025.
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Opening Lines

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
What if I opened this column with, “I’m bored.” Would you continue reading?What if I wrote, “Writing my next book is going to eat me for lunch!” Would you read on?Chapter 1: “How to Structure Your Novel - in 5 Minutes!” in 5 Secrets of Story Structure by K. M.
Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires that impacted the state from March through April. Photo provided.

Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires that impacted the state from March through April. Photo provided.

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Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Damage

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN – Friday, Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires that impacted the state from March through April.

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FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
 TEN YEARS AGO May 19, 2016The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the promotion of the following officer of the bank at their recent meeting. Cindy Buhl was named Assistant Vice President of Technology at Cornerstone Bank in Stromsburg.
Cross County Junior High quiz bowl represented Nebraska in the National FCCLA LifeSmarts competition. It takes place online (virtually), where they advanced to the semifinals to face a team from Colorado. The finished second in nation. Pictured are (front) Samuel Jameson and Asher Greenwall, (back) Molly Tandy, Keegan Johnson and Landon Everingham. Photo provided.

Cross County Junior High quiz bowl represented Nebraska in the National FCCLA LifeSmarts competition. It takes place online (virtually), where they advanced to the semifinals to face a team from Colorado. The finished second in nation. Pictured are (front) Samuel Jameson and Asher Greenwall, (back) Molly Tandy, Keegan Johnson and Landon Everingham. Photo provided.

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Cross County Jr. High Quiz Bowl

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Pictured is Eden Peterson, receiving a $500 scholarship from Stromsburg Woman’s Club treasurer, Sherri Georges. Eden is the daughter of Quinn and Emily Peterson and plans to go into occupational therapy. Stromsburg Woman’s Club wishes her the best with her college experience and future endeavors!!

Pictured is Eden Peterson, receiving a $500 scholarship from Stromsburg Woman’s Club treasurer, Sherri Georges. Eden is the daughter of Quinn and Emily Peterson and plans to go into occupational therapy. Stromsburg Woman’s Club wishes her the best with her college experience and future endeavors!!

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Peterson Awarded Woman’s Club Scholarship

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Woman’s Club

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Viking Center. Kelsey Patton will lead a Swedish Conversation Class. There will be installation of officers. Carol Schlesinger will have devotions and Diane Eckertand Carol Schlesinger will be hostesses.
COUGAR ACTIVITIES

COUGAR ACTIVITIES

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COUGAR ACTIVITIES

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MAY14 11 a.m. District Track at Boone Central15 Kind. Graduation 2 PM Baccalaureate 7 PM16 Graduation 2 PM18 Golf Districts- Grand Island- Indianhead GC-a. m.19 Last Day of School- 1:0022-23 Class C State Track- TBD