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Team 5155E “Cereal Killers” (Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug) was tournament champion, skills champion and excellence award winner. Photo provided by Heather Haug.

Team 5155E “Cereal Killers” (Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug) was tournament champion, skills champion and excellence award winner. Photo provided by Heather Haug.

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Cross County Robotics’ Last Competition in GI

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GRAND ISLAND - The middle school and high school robotics teams competed at Grand Island Senior High for the “Clash on the Platte”. This was the two junior high teams' (A and R) last competition.
Teams 5155 T(consisting of Colton Duncan [left] and Matthew Frazier [right]) and 5155E (consisting of Samuel Haug and Marshall Johansen, middle) placed second in the tournament on Saturday. Team E also won the skills champion award and the excellence award. PCN photo by Alan Sparrow.

Teams 5155 T(consisting of Colton Duncan [left] and Matthew Frazier [right]) and 5155E (consisting of Samuel Haug and Marshall Johansen, middle) placed second in the tournament on Saturday. Team E also won the skills champion award and the excellence award. PCN photo by Alan Sparrow.

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Cross County Robotics Excelled at O’Neill

Kirk Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
O’NEILL - The Cross County Robotics teams competed at O’Neill last Saturday. However, it was very different from the week before.High School teams 5155E and 5155T excelled in the qualifying rounds, with team E finishing at first in the qualifying rounds and T finishing fourth.
Team 5155K (right) qualified for state robotics on Saturday winning the tourney with 5155E (who was already qualified). Pictured is (left to right) Sam Haug, Marshall Johansen (5155E) and Cannen Mooney, Kirk Sparrow (5155K). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Team 5155K (right) qualified for state robotics on Saturday winning the tourney with 5155E (who was already qualified). Pictured is (left to right) Sam Haug, Marshall Johansen (5155E) and Cannen Mooney, Kirk Sparrow (5155K). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Robotics: One More Team Qualifies for State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
RAVENNA- Sometimes it’s the luck of the draw or who you pick. Cross County robotics found that out on Saturday.5155K knew they did not have the best robot there, but somehow they lucked out and ended up first after qualifying rounds.
Above: Coach Jimmy Blex of the Cross County Cougars achieved his 200th win last Thursday night against Sutton. He is pictured with the current boys’ basketball team. Photo provided by CC School.

Above: Coach Jimmy Blex of the Cross County Cougars achieved his 200th win last Thursday night against Sutton. He is pictured with the current boys’ basketball team. Photo provided by CC School.

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COACH BLEX 200TH CAREER WIN

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Above: Cross County girls won their 3rd consecutive Runza Holiday championship. Pictured are (front, left to right) Savannah Quilhot, Scarlet Peterson, Kelsey Brehm, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Chesney Sundberg, Olive Peterson, Delainey Cramer; (second row) Rylen Allen, Coach Boshart, Cortina Donnelly, Ella Clark, Ema Dickey, Adrienne Waller, Edie Peterson, Hadley Larson, Coach Allison, Chloe Johnston, Coach Nielsen and Cortlyn Sundberg. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Cross County girls won their 3rd consecutive Runza Holiday championship. Pictured are (front, left to right) Savannah Quilhot, Scarlet Peterson, Kelsey Brehm, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Chesney Sundberg, Olive Peterson, Delainey Cramer; (second row) Rylen Allen, Coach Boshart, Cortina Donnelly, Ella Clark, Ema Dickey, Adrienne Waller, Edie Peterson, Hadley Larson, Coach Allison, Chloe Johnston, Coach Nielsen and Cortlyn Sundberg. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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LADY COUGARS WIN 3RD CONSECUTIVE RUNZA HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CENTRAL CITY- In a rematch of December 21st at Cross County, the girls took on Central City to try to avenge their only loss. Avenge it they did, and won their 3rd consecutive Runza Holiday tournament championship with a score of 31-29.
The new Stromsburg chamber storage facility is coming along. Funds are still needed for phase 2. Photo provided by Ken Everingham.

The new Stromsburg chamber storage facility is coming along. Funds are still needed for phase 2. Photo provided by Ken Everingham.

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Chamber Storage Facility

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
STROMSBURG - The Stromsburg Chamber board is excited to see progress with the new storage building! Many thanks to Ken Everingham for coordinating with the building and getting this project moving.
The VictorAnderson building (above) is featured on the Nebraska Christmas Passport program. (Below) Occasions is one shop located in the building with unique gifts as pictured. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

The VictorAnderson building (above) is featured on the Nebraska Christmas Passport program. (Below) Occasions is one shop located in the building with unique gifts as pictured. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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SHOP THE VICTOR ANDERSON BUILDING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Occasions and The Rose Colored Glass located in the Victor Anderson building have been selected for Nebraska’s Christmas Passport program.Much like the summer passport program, people can visit various locations to collect stamps.
Dennis Nuttelman is seeking re-election for the north ward

Dennis Nuttelman is seeking re-election for the north ward

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ELECTION COVERAGE 2024

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: This continues our election coverage with information on candidates for Stromsburg City Council.We asked them a few questions, and here are the responses.Dennis Nuttelman (incumbent), north ward 1.
Nancy Bryan, Stromsburg City Clerk/Treasurer, PCN file photo

Nancy Bryan, Stromsburg City Clerk/Treasurer, PCN file photo

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STROMSBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER RESIGNS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG - At the August 12th City Council meeting, Nancy Bryan announced her resignation. Mayor Everingham read it to the council and citizens present.Her resignation as city clerk/ treasurer was accepted with regrets, and her last day is Thursday, September 19th.
Above: Clare Quandt of Stromsburg won a free year of fiber internet and TV service from NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company). She is pictured (center) with grandson Hans (left) and NNTC representatives. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Clare Quandt of Stromsburg won a free year of fiber internet and TV service from NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company). She is pictured (center) with grandson Hans (left) and NNTC representatives. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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QUANDT WINS 1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG - NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company) out of Jackson, Nebraska held an open house at the Rose Colored Glass last Thursday to answer questions about their new service coming to Polk County.