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Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
During my teenage and young adult years, my mom’s parting words as I left the house to meet a friend often were these. “Be careful, and have a good time.”Be careful. These days I find myself repeating a similar phrase whenever a friend and I are about to part company. “Take care.
Nancy and Tom Lauerman made a $500,000 gift to equip the Tom and Nancy Lauerman Digital Fabrication Lab in Kiewit Hall at UNL.Photo by Connie White/University of Nebraska Foundation

Nancy and Tom Lauerman made a $500,000 gift to equip the Tom and Nancy Lauerman Digital Fabrication Lab in Kiewit Hall at UNL.Photo by Connie White/University of Nebraska Foundation

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Lauermans Donate to Engineering Program at UNL

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
by Connie White, UNL Foundation LINCOLN - Stromsburg, Nebraska, native Tom Lauerman credits the University of Nebraska– Lincoln with providing the academic background he needed to build a successful software company.
Cross County National Honor Society has been serving Stromsburg, one way by delivering meals on wheels. Monday, April 6th, these young men help unload the FoodBank truck from Lincoln, which supplies food for the backpack program. Pictured are Kirk Sparrow, Jed Berggren, Sam Haug, Cannen Mooney and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

Cross County National Honor Society has been serving Stromsburg, one way by delivering meals on wheels. Monday, April 6th, these young men help unload the FoodBank truck from Lincoln, which supplies food for the backpack program. Pictured are Kirk Sparrow, Jed Berggren, Sam Haug, Cannen Mooney and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

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Cross County NHS Serves Stromsburg

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Sparrow Runner Up as Genealogist of the Year

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
OMAHA - Saturday was the Nebraska State Genealogical Society’s (NSGS) annual conference and meeting. Each year they present an award for Genealogist of the Year. This year Beth Sparrow was nominated and came in runner up.
Skills USA competed at state conference. They competed in Additive Manufacturing, Architectural Drafting, Cabinetmaking, Drone Basics, Power Equipment Technology, Mousetrap-powered Vehicle, and Technical Team Problem-Solving. Karston Dotson Monroe placed 1st in Mousetrap Car-Distance and Matthew Frazier placed 2nd in Power Equipment Technology! Pictured are Dotson-Monroe, Frazier and Cole Redden (front); back is Selah Theis, Olivia Tandy, Ethan Houck and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

Skills USA competed at state conference. They competed in Additive Manufacturing, Architectural Drafting, Cabinetmaking, Drone Basics, Power Equipment Technology, Mousetrap-powered Vehicle, and Technical Team Problem-Solving. Karston Dotson Monroe placed 1st in Mousetrap Car-Distance and Matthew Frazier placed 2nd in Power Equipment Technology! Pictured are Dotson-Monroe, Frazier and Cole Redden (front); back is Selah Theis, Olivia Tandy, Ethan Houck and Colton Duncan. Photo provided.

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Two Students Place at State Skills USA

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Brent Hollinger The school board held their monthly board meeting on Monday, April 13th. The BOE accepted the resignation from Mrs. Jessica Jackman for the end of the 20252026 school year and accepted certified teaching contracts for Mr. Teagon Meyer for Ag/FFA and Ms.

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304 Main Suites Grand Opening

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
304 Main Suites in Stromsburg is planning their grand opening on Saturday, April 18th at 10 AM.Visit that day any time from 10 AM to 6 PM to shop, celebrate and connect.An article on their business will be coming, likely next week.
A Better Tax Day for Nebraska Families

A Better Tax Day for Nebraska Families

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A Better Tax Day for Nebraska Families

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUTax Day will never be anyone’s favorite holiday. There are no parades, no family gatherings, and certainly no celebrations when April 15th rolls around. For most, it’s a painful reminder of how much of their hard-earned money goes out the door.

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Birthdays

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Happy Birthday wishes to Marjorie Anderson, originally from Stromsburg, on her milestone birthday on April 16th.Cards and greetings may be sent to 1209 N 37th St, Lincoln, NE 68503.