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Cross County Robotics team 5155A (consisting of Dane Holtzen, Brett Williams and Andrew Dubas) has been invited to Vex Robotics World Championships in Dallas Texas. Cross County Schools photo

Cross County Robotics team 5155A (consisting of Dane Holtzen, Brett Williams and Andrew Dubas) has been invited to Vex Robotics World Championships in Dallas Texas. Cross County Schools photo

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CC Robotics is Heading to World Championships

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
OMAHA — Two Cross County teams, 5155A (Dane Holtzen, Brett Williams and Andrew Dubas) and 5155E (Sam Haug, Marshall Johansen and Talon Carter) qualified to compete at state VEX robotics at Omaha North High School last weekend. There were 48 teams competing at the high school level.
The members of the Benedict United Methodist Church have voted to leave the denomination. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The members of the Benedict United Methodist Church have voted to leave the denomination. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Churches Discuss Future Denomination Affiliation

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
As members of The United Methodist Church (UMC) debate the church’s stance on human sexuality, some congregations are considering whether they wish to leave the denomination. Recently many UMC parishes have voted on whether to stay with the denomination or leave.
Photo provided by PCRPPD

Photo provided by PCRPPD

Rahn Completes Training

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Wade Rahn, Polk County RPPD’s Customer Service/IT Manager, has earned recognition as a professional key accounts manager in a nationwide program offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

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Library News

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Lauran Ostberg Library Director I thought I’d drop a line. Thank you to everyone that came to Learn Origami! It was a grand time teaching kids the Japanese art of folding paper. We will definitely do this program again in the future!

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The Old Potash Road

Bob Greenwall
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A major street in Grand Island is called “Old Potash Road.” I have wondered why it has this name, and this article from the July 1926 paper explains it.

Summer Ball Burger Bash

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Summer Ball Burger Bash is Sunday, March 19 at the American Legion from 5-7 PM. Meal includes burger, chips, beans, dessert bar and drink. Proceeds will go to the summer ball program.
Photo provided by Cross County School

Photo provided by Cross County School

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Cross County Speech Performance

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Ella Pinkelman and Revin Nyberg perform their district winning duet speech Monday night in the Cross County auditorium.

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Governor Pillen Calls Upon PSC to Focus on Rail Safety

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen reacted to media reports that the Nebraska Public Service Commission has failed to employ a railroad track safety inspector for two decades. He is calling on the agency to refocus efforts to protect public safety.