Stromsburg

Lilly Cramer of Stromsburg baked whole wheat bread for her Culinary Challenge dish. Cramer was named Grand Champion of the intermediate division.

Lilly Cramer of Stromsburg baked whole wheat bread for her Culinary Challenge dish. Cramer was named Grand Champion of the intermediate division.

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4-H’ers Get Jump on Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Polk County Fair opened on Wednesday, but that does not include the multiple shows with dozens of 4-H'ers who have already participated in the Culinary Challenge, Horticulture Judging contest and Clothing Construction and Modeling Judging.  Polk County News Photos by Rick Holtz
House Fire

House Fire

Malfunctioning Appliance Leads to Kitchen Fire

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
STROMSBURG — Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire on Monday at the home southwest of Stromsburg near the old location of Durant. Stromsburg Fire Chief Tim Pallas said that fire started because of a malfunctioning appliance in the kitchen of the home owned by Tom and Barb Rodene.

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STAYING SAFE AT THE COUNTY FAIRS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
One of the best things about living in Nebraska in the summer is visiting the county fairs. There are so many wonderful things to see and do, and so many delicious foods to smell and taste. The experiences are endless and often provide happy memories for years to come.
Treva Hanson returns to York General in a full-time position as the new administrator at Willow Brook Assisted Living. Hanson was previously the Director of Nursing Services at York General Hearthstone. Photo provided

Treva Hanson returns to York General in a full-time position as the new administrator at Willow Brook Assisted Living. Hanson was previously the Director of Nursing Services at York General Hearthstone. Photo provided

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Hanson Named Willow Brook Assisted Living Administrator

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
York General CEO Jim Ulrich released a statement welcoming Treva Hanson back to York General in a full-time position as the new administrator at Willow Brook Assisted Living (York, Nebraska). Hanson was previously the Director of Nursing Services at York General Hearthstone.

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FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO July 19, 2012 Pastor Bob Johnson retired from the Evangelical Covenant Church after 35 years in ministry and 25 of those at the Covenant Church in 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.

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Ranch Rodeo Makes Debut at Polk County Fair Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
There will be a new grandstand event at the 2022 Polk County Fair! Kicking off the fair on Thursday will be a Ranch Rodeo! This rodeo features 4-man teams that must complete three events in less than four minutes.