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President’s and deans’ lists released at Northeast Community College

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
NORFOLK — Northeast Community College has released the President’s Honor List and Deans’ Honor List for both full and parttime students for the Spring 2022 semester. To be named to the President’s To be named to the President’s Honor List, students must earn a grade point average of 4.
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.
Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

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Plenty of Entertainment, Food All Week

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
There is plenty to do each day at the Polk County Fair. While some people get excited to see their 4-H’er show animals, other people are more into the food and entertainment side of the fair. The United Methodist Church Food Stand is open Wednesday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 7 a.
The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

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Housing Market Begins Slowing

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
If home is where the heart is, then finding a new home has felt like a heart attack in recent months. The real estate market has been red hot for months, with homes selling as soon as they hit the market. But don’t look for the housing market to stay that way forever.

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FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO July 12, 2012 Yungdahl’s Apothecary moved to their new location at 309 Commercial Street. They restored the old building, and along with prescription drugs, they also sell home decor, purses, toys and more.

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Golf for CC Booster Club

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Cross County Booster Club is gearing up for the 17th annual Golf Tournament and Fund-raiser. Two-person teams can sign-up now 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.