Stromsburg

The Stangl Family will be in Stromsburg for a concert on the city square Sunday evening. The event is sponsored by the Stromsburg Baptist Church. Photo provided

The Stangl Family will be in Stromsburg for a concert on the city square Sunday evening. The event is sponsored by the Stromsburg Baptist Church. Photo provided

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Stangl Family to Perform Sunday on Square

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
STROMSBURG — The Stangl Family is coming to the Stromsburg City Square this weekend for a night of music and fun. The family will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. Stromsburg Baptist Church is the sponsor of the concert. In case of rain, the concert will be at Stromsburg Baptist Church.
Many volunteers served ice cream and drinks.

Many volunteers served ice cream and drinks.

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Enjoying a Cold Treat on a Hot Summer Day

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Swede Home could have been called Sweet Home over the weekend. Anyone with a sweet tooth didn't want to miss out on National Ice Cream Day for the annual Swede Home Ice Cream Social at Calvary Lutheran Church on Sunday. Nearly 500 people attended the dessert event.

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Folkets Vän

Bob Greenwall
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Polk county historian, Rich Pehrson, conceded that it would be “interesting” if the fact that Stromsburg, a relatively small town, was served by both railroad giants, the Burlington, and Union Pacific, might have something to do with the fact that Nebraska Railroad Commission member, C.H.

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Golf for CC Booster Club

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Cross County Booster Club is gearing up for the 17th annual Golf Tournament and Fund-raiser. Two-person teams can sign-up for the July 23 scramble at Ryan Hill Country Club. The cost is $60 per person and lunch is included. Players can have a mulligan for $10 per person.
Marta Papik, Lisa Wyrick, Mark Erickson and Scott Erickson stand by the vending machine donated by the Erickson family.

Marta Papik, Lisa Wyrick, Mark Erickson and Scott Erickson stand by the vending machine donated by the Erickson family.

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Erickson Family Donates Vending Machine to MCH

Erin Dickey
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
‘She loved to have fun, she was fun and sometimes fun would just find her.’ – Sarah Erickson’s Eulogy by Jon Papik The summer sun shines through the window of the Toyota Sienna minivan as the trip from Lincoln to Stromsburg nears its completion for a special passenger.

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Stromsburg man sentenced on drug charges

News Staff
Monday, July 18, 2022
YORK – Jory A Johnson, 37, of Stromsburg, was sentenced this week in a case where he was charged with possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear in court while out of jail on bond.
From left to right: ASL interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Kyle Kinney of Boys Town, DHHS Behavioral Health Director Sheri Dawson, and Gov. Ricketts (podium)

From left to right: ASL interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Kyle Kinney of Boys Town, DHHS Behavioral Health Director Sheri Dawson, and Gov. Ricketts (podium)

Gov. Ricketts Highlights New 988 Phone Number for Suicide Prevention Lifeline

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
LINCOLN – This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Polk County Fair — along with all the animals — returns to the fairgrounds next week. Here Rylee Hofmann shears her goat to prepare for the fair. Photo courtesy of Tom Hofmann.

The Polk County Fair — along with all the animals — returns to the fairgrounds next week. Here Rylee Hofmann shears her goat to prepare for the fair. Photo courtesy of Tom Hofmann.

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Animal Shows, Exhibits Return to County Fair

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Polk County Fair is underway, though most of the action does not begin until next week. Three 4-H events are already in the books, as the 4-H Communications, Culinary Challenge and Horticulture Judging contests took place at the fairgrounds Wednesday.