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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is sworn into office on Thursday. The Nebraska Legislature also returned to work last week. Photo provided

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is sworn into office on Thursday. The Nebraska Legislature also returned to work last week. Photo provided

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Hughes Hits Ground Running

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
LINCOLN — The new legislative session kicked off last week and newly elected State Senator Jana Hughes is hitting the ground running. Hughes joined the other 48 senators on Wednesday, Jan. 4 for the first day of the session. The first five days saw more than 250 bills introduced.
Work will continue at the Old Stromsburg High School after the Stromsburg City Council approved a special use permit for new owner, RCB Properties. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Work will continue at the Old Stromsburg High School after the Stromsburg City Council approved a special use permit for new owner, RCB Properties. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Council Discusses Old High School

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Stromsburg City Council approved a special use permit on the Old High School Building. The council gave its approval on Monday, clearing the way for Bob Berggren and Russell Cleland to continue renovations at the property.
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School Board OKs Teacher Contracts

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
STROMSBURG — An agreement has been met. The Cross County Board of Education voted on Monday to accept the 2023-2024 teacher contract. The board unanimously approved the agreement. Board President Kurt Moore said that negotiations wrapped up last month.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Polk County Elected Officials Take Oath of Office

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
County officials include (left to right) surveyor Chris Hays, Commissioner (district 1) Mike Boss, Commissioner (district 2) Ron Boruch, Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig, Attorney Chris Johnson, Assessor Jodi Krance, Treasurer Barb Swanson and Clerk Debbie Girard.
The Cross County FFA Alumni and other supporters are holding the inaugural Bull Fry Fund-raiser on Saturday. The event is at the American Legion in Stromsburg from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The Cross County FFA Alumni and other supporters are holding the inaugural Bull Fry Fund-raiser on Saturday. The event is at the American Legion in Stromsburg from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Bull Fry to Establish FFA Scholarship

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
STROMSBURG — Come out for a meal and help send FFA members to college. The Cross County FFA Alumni and other supporters are holding the inaugural Bull Fry Fund-raiser on Saturday. The event is at the American Legion in Stromsburg from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougar Fans Travel for Rivalry Game with Bulldogs

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Traveling is not allowed in basketball, except when it comes to the fans. Cougar fans packed the gymnasium last week for the Cross County versus Osceola basketball games. For complete coverage of the games turn to sports.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Sheriff Deputies Receive Promotions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Two Polk County Sheriffs Deputies recently were promoted. Eric Allen (left) was promoted to Chief Deputy and Jarred Norseen was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Allen has served for 15 years and Norseen for 16 years, currently working on night shift.

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Library News

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
By Lauran Ostberg Greetings from the Stromsburg Public Library! Just thought I’d drop you a line. It has been over a month since I started as the new Library Director. It’s been a pleasure to meet everyone who has come to the library so far!

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

Brent Hollinger
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Cross County Board of Education held their annual organizational meeting January 9th at 4:00 p.m. Kurt Moore was elected President, Quinn Peterson-Vice President, Cindy Nyberg- Secretary, and Jason Fellows- Treasurer.

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Folkets Vän

Bob Greenwall
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
In the fall of 1886 the railroad announced that it will “cut back seventy-five feet of the bank” and will move the expanded depot to the north side of the tracks. This is the first we knew that the depot had been on the south side or that there was that much embankment on the north.