Stromsburg

From Left to Right: ASL Interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Property Tax Administrator Ruth Sorensen, Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, Gov. Ricketts (podium), and State Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Photo provided

From Left to Right: ASL Interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Property Tax Administrator Ruth Sorensen, Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, Gov. Ricketts (podium), and State Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Photo provided

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Governor Highlights Increased Property Tax Relief Available to Nebraskans

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
LINCOLN — Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference to highlight the historic amount of tax relief available to Nebraskans.  During his time in office, Gov. Ricketts has worked with the Legislature to pass $12.7 billion in total tax relief.
CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

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CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Tis the season for homecoming, when schools celebrate their young people, often with a dance, parade and football game. Last week Cross County and High Plains had their homecoming games. This week it is Osceola’s turn. Shelby-Rising City has homecoming next week. But when did homecoming originate?
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Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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CROSS COUNTY HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES

CROSS COUNTY HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES

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CROSS COUNTY HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Cross County Schools celebrated homecoming last week, complete with parade in Benedict and Stromsburg and pep rally and fun afternoon on campus.
PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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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...