Stromsburg

PCN photo by Rick Holtz

PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County Prepares for Homecoming

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County is ready for tonight's Homecoming game against McCool Junction. The schools has been preparing for tonight's game all week with spirit activities. The final stop before the big game tonight was trips to Benedict and Stromsburg for the Homecoming Parade.
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Lindburg wins $5,000 raffle

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Last Friday night at football game, we drew for the $5,000 Cash for Camps raffle stub! Angie Lindburg was the lucky winner! Thank you to EVERYONE who participated. This was the Cash for Camp's big fundraiser that keeps the engine going and supporting all these kids at camps!
History came alive at the Stromburg Cemetery as Tim Teegerstrom (left), Beth Sparrow, Lauran Ostberg, Megan Sothan, James Elgin, Michael Sothan, Kelsey Patton and Mayor Ken Everingham portrayed noteworthy Stromsburg residents for the Cemetery Tours.

History came alive at the Stromburg Cemetery as Tim Teegerstrom (left), Beth Sparrow, Lauran Ostberg, Megan Sothan, James Elgin, Michael Sothan, Kelsey Patton and Mayor Ken Everingham portrayed noteworthy Stromsburg residents for the Cemetery Tours.

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Stromsburg Celebrates 150 Years

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
STROMSURG — This last weekend, Stromsburg celebrated their 150th year. The town was founded in the fall of 1872 by Lewis Headstrom. Saturday kicked off with an art show and Swedish steel vendors. Food trucks lined 4th street across from businesses. Dan Cramer’s band, Birdfoot played from 11 a.m .
The 2022 Homecoming candidates were announced. Pictured are King candidates (left to right) Tobey Waller, Hayden Allen, Jackson Lindburg, and Leighton Nuttelman; and Queen candidates (left to right) Katie Frazier, Saylar Osentowski, Jayden Fellows, and Taylor Lindburg. Coronation will be Friday September 9th after the football game on the field. Photo provided by Cross County Schools.

The 2022 Homecoming candidates were announced. Pictured are King candidates (left to right) Tobey Waller, Hayden Allen, Jackson Lindburg, and Leighton Nuttelman; and Queen candidates (left to right) Katie Frazier, Saylar Osentowski, Jayden Fellows, and Taylor Lindburg. Coronation will be Friday September 9th after the football game on the field. Photo provided by Cross County Schools.

Homecoming Candidates Announced

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

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Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Nutrition Services has announced the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced- price meals for those unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food...

Library News

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
News Be careful opening suspicious emails or even “click-bait” links on the internet. Two weeks ago a major bookseller for libraries and bookstores, Baker & Taylor, was hit with a ransomware attack.

Folkets Vän

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
By Bob Greenwall Followers of the Facebook group “Polk Nebraska in History” recently saw a picture of the old Mission Church parsonage which has a story to tell.

FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO September 6, 2012 Polk County 4-H member, Cale Pallas, was selected as one of the top 20 award winners in the 4-H Science competition. His exhibit showcased science by building a custom fishing rod. He was awarded a $100 prize.

COUGAR ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
September 8 - SB vs. Ord 4:30 PM 8 - VB at Central City 5 PM 9 - FB vs. Humphrey St. Francis 7 PM 10 - Yorkfest 12 - School board 7 PM 13 - VB Tri 5 PM 13 - SB Tri at Gothenburg 4 PM 14 - 1:00 Dismissal 14 - Quiz Bowl at Seward 14 - P-T Conferences 4-8 PM 15 - VB vs.

American Legion Annual Dinner

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The American Legion Post #132 annual membership dinner is Monday, September 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Stromsburg Legion Club. Spouses and children are welcome.