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The Cross County board of education received a board of excellence award from the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB). Pictured are Marla Teegerstrom, Aaron Phillips, Jason Fellows, Quinn Peterson, Kurt Moore (president) and Cindy Nyberg. Photo provided by CC School.

The Cross County board of education received a board of excellence award from the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB). Pictured are Marla Teegerstrom, Aaron Phillips, Jason Fellows, Quinn Peterson, Kurt Moore (president) and Cindy Nyberg. Photo provided by CC School.

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CROSS COUNTY BOE RECOGNIZED WITH AWARD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
STROMSBURG - The Cross County board of education received a board of excellence award from the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB). This award is only given to schools who meet the criteria. This year 14 schools statewide received such recognition. Cross County is one of those fourteen.

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Two Accidents in Polk County August 15-16

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The weekend of August 15th and 16th had two vehicle accidents in Polk County.Friday (August 15th) about 11:50 AM a two-vehicle injury accident was reported near the Highway 81 and 124th Road intersection south of Stromsburg.
Above- Little Explorers Daycare, owned and operated by Heather Klassen opened their doors on Monday, August 4th. Here is photo of the living room area in the old Stromsburg school building. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Above- Little Explorers Daycare, owned and operated by Heather Klassen opened their doors on Monday, August 4th. Here is photo of the living room area in the old Stromsburg school building. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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LITTLE EXPLORERS DAYCARE HELPS FILL AN AREA NEED

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
STROMSBURG-When Heather Klassen went looking for a daycare for her second child, she may have never seen what the future had in store for her.
Top: Midwest Covenant Prom King and Queen for 2025 were Stromsburg residents Harry Imm and Delores Nielsen.

Top: Midwest Covenant Prom King and Queen for 2025 were Stromsburg residents Harry Imm and Delores Nielsen.

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MIDWEST COVENANT HOME PROM: ENCHANTED GARDEN

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Since 2013 with the exception of a three-year hiatus because of COVID-19 the staff at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg has put on a Prom Night event for the residents at Midwest.On Wednesday night the 2025 version of that event took place with the theme of the night being Enchanted Garden.

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School Day Disrupted by Shooter Hoax

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
STROMSBURG - Cross County Community Schools was on lockdown for part of Monday after a possible shooter was reported. Dispatch received a call at 11:35 AM that an intoxicated male with a gun was on school grounds. The school was contacted and directed to go into lockdown.
Above: Cross County FCCLA had 14 qualify for nationals. Pictured is all the FCCLA members who went to state. Photo provided.

Above: Cross County FCCLA had 14 qualify for nationals. Pictured is all the FCCLA members who went to state. Photo provided.

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CROSS COUNTY FCCLA QUALIFIES 14 FOR NATIONALS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
LINCOLN - Cross County FCCLA brought home many awards and medals from state convention. Many qualified for nationals by being a state champion or runner up in their event.
Above: Sammie Smith bakes homemade authentic sourdough bread. Graphic provided.

Above: Sammie Smith bakes homemade authentic sourdough bread. Graphic provided.

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Without Bread, All is Misery

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The saying “Without Bread, All is Misery” is from journalist William Cobbett. So if you don’t want to be miserable, you can get your bread from a new micro-bakery in the county.Smith N Sourdough Company is an in-home micro-bakery. Sammie Smith is the owner and baker.
Above: Tim and Jodie Alvis are pictured in the gallery with some of Tim’s work. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Tim and Jodie Alvis are pictured in the gallery with some of Tim’s work. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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ART GALLERY/STUDIO COMING TO STROMSBURG

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – Many people know Tim Alvis as their art teacher. He taught art for 30 years at Cross County (Stromsburg/ Benedict), three years at Exeter before that, and four years at York College after.Recently Tim and Jodie Alvis purchased the “old library”.
AUTHOR GIVES PRESENTATION TO COUGARS

AUTHOR GIVES PRESENTATION TO COUGARS

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AUTHOR GIVES PRESENTATION TO COUGARS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
STROMSBURG - On Thursday, author Jefferson Knapp came to give two presentations at Cross County Schools. The first one he gave right after lunch to elementary kids, and the second followed to the middle schoolers.He first talked about his generation. He is generation X, or the MTV generation.
Cross County speech team

Cross County speech team

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Speech Results

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
SHELBY - The Cross County speech team competed in the Shelby Rising City Speech on Saturday, February 8th. The team will travel next Saturday to David City for their next meet!