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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
ADRIAN SMITH

ADRIAN SMITH

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A Long Overdue Farm Bill for Nebraska Producers

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
For many, spring is a season full of new beginnings. A time when the sun sets later, the weather gets a little nicer, and excitement for summer plans begins to grow.For ag producers across the Third District, spring is filled with hard work.

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Local Students Graduate from CCC

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Central Community College released information regarding graduation from Grand Island and Columbus campuses.Central Community College- Columbus honored 178 graduate candidates and two GED graduates May 8 during its 56th annual commencement ceremony.Thirty-three of the degree candidates achieved an...
Midwest Cov. Home Clips

Midwest Cov. Home Clips

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Midwest Cov. Home Clips

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Each Wednesday morning, we are enjoying a special time of devotions and when the weather is conducive it happens outside on the patio. Soon we will have a new awning in front to sit under and enjoy the warmth of the spring mornings as well as have opportunity to participate in a weekly Hymn Sing.

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MEALS

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PLEASE CALL BY 1:00 p.m. DAY BEFORE to RESERVE MEAL Osceola 747-8227 - Polk 765-2311 Shelby 527-5158 - Burg 764-2252 *All meals served with bread and milk.Menu subject to changeChicken Parmesan, Buttered Penne Pasta, Buttered Peas and Carrots, Greek Yogurt with FruitBBQ Meatballs, Roasted Potatoes,...
DEB FISCHER

DEB FISCHER

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Backing Nebraska’s Men and Women in Blue

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Beginning Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16, we celebrate National Police Week — a time that brings our nation together to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our brave law enforcement officers.
The two highest achieving students at High Plains were twin sisters Rylee and Peyton Hofmann. Rylee (on the left) was salutatorian and her sister Peyton (right) was valedictorian.

The two highest achieving students at High Plains were twin sisters Rylee and Peyton Hofmann. Rylee (on the left) was salutatorian and her sister Peyton (right) was valedictorian.

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Sisterly Bonds at High Plains Graduation

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026