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National Life Chain Sunday

Duane Oquist

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A baby is born. A cute little girl. Wonderful! Well, one of her feet is turned slightly inward, but not severe. Still, it is good to celebrate this new birth, right?

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

32 “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. 33 But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.Matthew 10:32-33 NKJV

The 2026 Cross County Homecoming Parade was held on Friday, September 18th in Stromsburg and Benedict. The Cougars Band, Flag Corp and elementary students all marched in this year’s parade. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Homecoming Parade 2026

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Aaron Giannou with Modern Woodmen matched funds of $2500 for the Sons of the Legion memorial wall. Here is Giannou presenting a check to some members. Photo provided.

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Modern Woodmen Donate to Legion Wall

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Cross County Homecoming Royalty for 2026 was (L-R); Saphira Osentowski, Gabe Nuttelman, Queen Ella Cramer, King Jed Berggren, Finley Peterson, Mason Quilhot, Ava Pruter, Benson Seim.PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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CC Homecoming Royalty

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Students enjoyed a slushy or ice cream provided by the Cross County Booster Club on Friday. Photo provided.

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Boosters Provide Slushies or Ice Cream

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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John Cook Joins NPR’s ‘Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!’ as Celebrity Guest for Omaha Show

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. – Omaha Supernovas Co-Owner and General Manager John Cook will take the stage at Omaha’s Orpheum Theater Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. CT as the celebrity guest on NPR’s “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” live show with Nebraska Public Media.One of public radio’s most popular series,...

Gov. Pillen speaks at news conference highlighting new tourism data for Nebraska. Photo was provided.

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Gov. Pillen and Nebraska Tourism: Travel spending in Nebraska reached $4.72 billion in 2025

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

LINCOLN, NE -- Travel spending in Nebraska reached $4.72 billion in 2025, up 2.6% from the year before. That’s according to a newly issued report on the state’s tourism industry.

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Nebraska Cattlemen Accepting Nominations for Young Cattlemen’s Connections Class of 2027

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Cattlemen is accepting nominations for the Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) Class of 2027 until Tuesday, October 20, 2026.YCC is a longstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition aiming to keep the future of the beef cattle industry innovative and knowledgeable.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Cards, pool and puzzles daily