Stromsburg

Sparrow Publications, LLC, who are the new publishers of the Polk County News, were welcomed to Stromburg by the Chamber. Pictured are Sherry Oberg, Alan Sparrow, Beth Sparrow and Cinda Koinzan. Alan has lived in Stromsburg over 20 years, and Beth over 15 years, so they know the community. Beth has previously worked in publishing at Cookbooks by Morris Press, as a dental secretary for Bryan Dickey, DDS and digitizing at the courthouse before coming to PCN.

Sparrow Publications, LLC, who are the new publishers of the Polk County News, were welcomed to Stromburg by the Chamber. Pictured are Sherry Oberg, Alan Sparrow, Beth Sparrow and Cinda Koinzan. Alan has lived in Stromsburg over 20 years, and Beth over 15 years, so they know the community. Beth has previously worked in publishing at Cookbooks by Morris Press, as a dental secretary for Bryan Dickey, DDS and digitizing at the courthouse before coming to PCN.

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New Owners Welcomed by Chamber

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The chamber welcomes MMWW. Pictured are Cinda Koinzan, Jeff Lacy, Erin Lacy and Sherry Oberg. Polk County News Photo by Beth Sparrow

The chamber welcomes MMWW. Pictured are Cinda Koinzan, Jeff Lacy, Erin Lacy and Sherry Oberg. Polk County News Photo by Beth Sparrow

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MMWW Renovates, Builds and More

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Mischievous Metals and Wood-Wright Co. is a design and build company specializing in reclaim materials. We build furniture up to homes all with our MMWWco style. Our creative space is located in Stromsburg, the old school shop.
Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg provides school supplies to any student that has a need. She has been doing this project for six years. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg provides school supplies to any student that has a need. She has been doing this project for six years. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

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Meeting Students’ Needs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg has been taking in school supplies through donations and purchases for six years, then she redistributes them to anyone who needs them. She started seeing this need in the community and surrounding area, and felt the Holy Spirit prompting her to address this need.
Cross County student Wyatt Smith of Osceola represented Nebraska at the 2022 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, July 28-31 in Lexington, Ky. A total of 100 juniors from 26 states and Canada attended the conference, “Angus takes the Triple Crown,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by Peyton Schmitt, American Angus Association.

Cross County student Wyatt Smith of Osceola represented Nebraska at the 2022 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, July 28-31 in Lexington, Ky. A total of 100 juniors from 26 states and Canada attended the conference, “Angus takes the Triple Crown,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by Peyton Schmitt, American Angus Association.

Smith Attends LEAD Conference

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Family from Stromsbörg, Sweden Visits

Family from Stromsbörg, Sweden Visits

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Family from Stromsbörg, Sweden Visits

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Pictured is Per and Solveig Lindberg with their grown children, Jonathan and Johanna. They visited Stromsburg, Nebraska last Wednesday and are related to town founder, Lewis Headstrom.
Bordertown takes the stage Friday at the Stromsburg City Square.

Bordertown takes the stage Friday at the Stromsburg City Square.

First Friday Concert Returns to City Square

Staff Report
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
STROMSBURG — The Dog Days of Summer are here and Friday will conclude another season of the First Friday concert series. Bordertown takes the stage Friday night on the Stromsburg Town Square. Enjoy their music from 6-9 p.m. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
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Back to School Time is Here

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
It’s that time of year again. We turned the calendar to August, and now it’s Back To School time! The time parents love and kids hate. When I was a kid, my favorite part of back to school time was the shopping.

FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO August 2, 2012 Katherine Jean Bowman and David Michael Rystrom were married May 19th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York. Cindy Lehn and David Anderson announced their engagement with a October wedding planned.
CC Staff Presents to State Audience

CC Staff Presents to State Audience

CC Staff Presents to State Audience

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Kathy Lundstrom and Hyde Patience made a presentation on Instructional Rounds last week at the Nebraska Schools Administrator's Conference. Cross County Schools Photo

School Lunch Program

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Cross County Schools has been notified by the Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services that student breakfast and lunch meals will no longer be free. Please plan accordingly. The Board of Education has not raised lunch or breakfast prices for students in three years.