Stromsburg

September is College Savings Month

LINCOLN — Governor Pete Ricketts is calling attention to the importance of saving for a loved one’s future education by issuing a proclamation declaring September as College Savings Month.

Area residents Attend Nebraska Republican Convention

Report from Joe Rystrom, Delegate Grass roots movement bring changes to Nebraska GOP. It was an exciting time full of unexpected events. To begin with there were more people there than have been to the convention in many years. Many of the delegates were first-timers.
Andrea's Family Diner was one of the vendors for the Bargains For You on 92 held last weekend. The event helps the local small town economy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Andrea's Family Diner was one of the vendors for the Bargains For You on 92 held last weekend. The event helps the local small town economy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

BARGAIN SHOPPING

This last weekend was an event called “Bargains for You on 92”. It was put together by Sheri Steager of Surprise with help from ten other people, including Denise Andersen of Osceola, Maxine Goelz of Shelby, Lori Pesicka Frasch of Shelby and Ashley Eickmeier of Rising City.
Collin Vrbka (center) is here with his Champion Yorkshire Breeding Gilt, along with his parents Jen Vrbka (left) and Corey Vrbka (right). Photo provided

Collin Vrbka (center) is here with his Champion Yorkshire Breeding Gilt, along with his parents Jen Vrbka (left) and Corey Vrbka (right). Photo provided

Area 4-H’ers on Display at State Fair

GRAND ISLAND — Polk County is well represented at the Nebraska State Fair. Over the weekend, 4-H projects were judged and fashion and livestock shows took place. Projects are now on display. The 4-H exhibits open every day at 10 a.m. in the FFA 4-H Building.
Work has begun on the window restoration project at Stromsburg United Methodist Church. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Work has begun on the window restoration project at Stromsburg United Methodist Church. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Historic Windows Restored

They’re gone...but they will return. In the near future, the three large stained or colored glass windows on the side of the Stromsburg United Methodist Church facing 5th Street will be removed by Architectural Glassarts of Lincoln Nebraska.
Donate Blood

Donate Blood

Give Blood in Stromsburg

The Red Cross Blood Drive will be in Stromsburg on Monday, September 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church. The Blood Drive is being sponsored by Chapter AR P.E.O. in Stromsburg. Appointments can be made for the drive.
Grief Share

Grief Share

Grief Share Coming to Stromsburg

No matter what the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. We too have experienced the deep pain of the loss of someone you love. Gayleen Fowler-Nestor and Wayne A.
The 2022 Orthman test plot concluded today with a field day. Area chapters were able to come see the data High Plains and Cross County chapters helped collect throughout the summer. A great project to see all stages from beginning to end! Photo by Cross County Schools

The 2022 Orthman test plot concluded today with a field day. Area chapters were able to come see the data High Plains and Cross County chapters helped collect throughout the summer. A great project to see all stages from beginning to end! Photo by Cross County Schools

Stromsburg’s Founder’s Day

Swedish Steel & Arts Festival, Sat. Sept. 3rd: 9am- 4pm: Metal art vendors and various local artists will have art on display and for sale! 11am- 2pm: Live music by Birdfoot on the Bandstand Stage Mid morning - late afternoon: Food Truck Party!