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Help with Flags Memorial Weekend

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Legion Needs Help with Flags Memorial WeekendHonoring our veterans over Memorial weekend has been a tradition for many years. Stromsburg Legion Post 132 will help with the Memorial ceremony at both Swede Home and Stromsburg cemeteries on Monday, May 25th.

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Swedish Festival Food News

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Swedish Festival will be June 19-21, 2026. There is some exciting news about the food.The Taste of Sweden and Smorgasbord have combined! The Taste of Sweden (by Woman's Civic Improvement Club) will run Friday, June 19th from 5-9 PM.
Above: Cross County P.E. teacher and coach, Trent Grizzle (left) is pictured with senior Jacob Smith. Smith recently was honored by the Salvation Army as one of 19 students in the state chosen for the DJ’s Hero Award. Photo provided.

Above: Cross County P.E. teacher and coach, Trent Grizzle (left) is pictured with senior Jacob Smith. Smith recently was honored by the Salvation Army as one of 19 students in the state chosen for the DJ’s Hero Award. Photo provided.

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Jacob Smith Receives Prestigious Scholarship

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
OMAHA - Jacob Smith, senior at Cross County, was nominated and received the DJ Hero Award. He was one of 19 Nebraska students chosen. This award is based on perseverance, generosity and servant-leadership.
Pictured are AWANA Timothy award winners (clear trophy) and Clubbers of the year (gold star trophy): Taytum McLean, Serena Bauer, Cedar Johnson, Jackson Phillips, Sawyer Mundt; (back) Violet Peterson, Adelace Wilgocki, Penny Holtz, Evelyn Coffin, Addison King, and Sam Tonniges. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Pictured are AWANA Timothy award winners (clear trophy) and Clubbers of the year (gold star trophy): Taytum McLean, Serena Bauer, Cedar Johnson, Jackson Phillips, Sawyer Mundt; (back) Violet Peterson, Adelace Wilgocki, Penny Holtz, Evelyn Coffin, Addison King, and Sam Tonniges. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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AWANA Concludes 45th Year

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
STROMSBURG - Wednesday (April 22nd), Stromsburg AWANA club wrapped up it’s 45 year with their annual awards night. In AWANA kids from age Kindergarten to sixth grade study Bible verses and recite them, as well as hear a speaker in counsel time and play games.
BLUE VALLEY MOVING LOCAL OFFICE

BLUE VALLEY MOVING LOCAL OFFICE

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BLUE VALLEY MOVING LOCAL OFFICE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
STROMSBURG - After over 20 years on the square in Osceola, Blue Valley Community Action is moving their Polk County location to Stromsburg.
Duane Stenger with his award. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Duane Stenger with his award. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Stenger Awarded Bowler of the Decade

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
COLUMBUS - Duane Stenger from Stromsburg was honored among several others at the Columbus USBC Hall of Fame and Awards banquet onApril 11, 2026.He was honored for Bowler of the Decade, 1970s, along with Marlin Reick, Sheila Backes and Ginger Moon.
Pictured are some of the candidates who visited Polk County last Monday: David Huebner (Congress, district 3), Sheila Korth-Focken (Governor) and Angie Eberspacher (State BOE). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Pictured are some of the candidates who visited Polk County last Monday: David Huebner (Congress, district 3), Sheila Korth-Focken (Governor) and Angie Eberspacher (State BOE). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES VISIT POLK COUNTY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA - Last Monday (the 13th), some politicians visited Polk County and gave their presentation on why they were running and should be elected. About 35 people were in attendance at the Osceola Civic Center.The federal candidates were first, and then state and then local/ county.
Peyton Hofmann, Sydney Hengelfelt and Cannen Mooney received RHOP scholarships to Chadron State. Photos provided.

Peyton Hofmann, Sydney Hengelfelt and Cannen Mooney received RHOP scholarships to Chadron State. Photos provided.

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Three Selected for RHOP at Chadron

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CHADRON – 25 Nebraska high school students have been selected for the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Chadron State College.
304 Main Suites held their grand opening on Saturday. In addition to a clothing boutique, there is an anesthetician and tanning coming soon. Photo provided.

304 Main Suites held their grand opening on Saturday. In addition to a clothing boutique, there is an anesthetician and tanning coming soon. Photo provided.

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304 Main Suites Open

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
STROMSBURG - A new business, or rather collection of businesses, recently opened in Stromsburg. Saturday they had their grand opening. 304 Main Suites is home to a growing collection of small businesses.