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Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

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Local Couple Presumed Deceased, Two Arrested for Murder

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
LINCOLN - Monday, the Lincoln Police Department released information that Hannah Neville (age 26) and Roberto Tanner (age 27) of Stromsburg are believed to be deceased. Officer Michon Morrow of LPD reported they arrested Sterling James (age 24) and his wife, Sadie Titus (age 22) of Lincoln.
Milford had the ribbon cutting for their new childcare facility, The Milford Childhood Learning Center. Photo by The Milford Times.

Milford had the ribbon cutting for their new childcare facility, The Milford Childhood Learning Center. Photo by The Milford Times.

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Childcare Gap: What Works for Other Towns

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
STROMSBURG - A group of Stromsburg community members are concerned about the lack of childcare in the area and are finding out how to solve it. Two people from Seward, Jonathan Jank and Collin Hain, came to Stromsburg to discuss how they have helped their childcare gap.What is a childcare gap?

Council Meeting Notice

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
NOTICE OF MEETINGThe Stromsburg Mayor and City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Office, such meeting being open to the public.  An agenda, kept continuously current, is available at the office of the City Clerk.Kayla LaneCity Clerk/Treasurer

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Warren Chosen as New Cross County Superintendent

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
STROMSBURG - On Monday December 15, the Cross County School Board hosted three finalists as part of their Superintendent Search process for the 26-27 school year.Following a full day of interviews with these finalists the board made a contract offer to Mr.

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Warren Chosen As New CC Superintendent

Staff Report
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
On Monday December 15, the Cross County School Board hosted three finalists as part of their Superintendent Search process for the 26-27 school year. Following a full day of interviews with these finalists the board made a contract offer to Mr.
Cross County One Act placed runner up at districts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Cross County One Act placed runner up at districts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougar One Act District Runner Up

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
STROMSBURG - Cross County hosted C2-4 District one act on Wednesday (Dec. 3rd). Ravenna was first and qualifies for state. Cross County placed second (runner up). The Cougars' play was entitled "Comic Book Artist" by Pat Lydersen.
Above: The dala doe on display.

Above: The dala doe on display.

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DALA DOE COMES TO STROMSBURG

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
STROMSBURG - A special item is coming to Stromsburg, a “dala doe” sculpture made by Marilyn Tenney of Lyons. This dala doe is a Nebraskan twist of the traditional Swedish dala horse.
VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

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VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Polk County NewsSTROMSBURG - Veterans’ Day program was on Tuesday, and one veteran was honored and another received a quilt of valor.This Quilt of Valor was sewn by Sawyer Mundt, through our Quilts of Valor 4-H workshop. It was awarded to Gordon Olsen.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
It’s definitely November, though the weather is milder than it could be. Driving through Stromsburg one sees several colorful trees, the only problem is it doesn’t last long! Yet it is a beautiful reminder of God’s creation and the beauty only He can create.