Stromsburg

Top: Judy Rieken (center) was named Honorary Swede, presented by Marla Teegerstrom (left) and Sue Lehn (right) Below: Karl and Diane Eckert (right) were named Super Swedes; award presented by Diane Nielsen and Jan Randell. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Top: Judy Rieken (center) was named Honorary Swede, presented by Marla Teegerstrom (left) and Sue Lehn (right) Below: Karl and Diane Eckert (right) were named Super Swedes; award presented by Diane Nielsen and Jan Randell. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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SUPER & HONORARY SWEDES NAMED

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
STROMSBURG - Each year a group and individual are named “honorary Swedes”. These people have given or served the community.This year the honorary Swedes were U.S. military (past and present) and Judy Rieken. A Super Swede is named each year; this year it was a couple, Karl and Diane Eckert.
Above: King Tim Alvis and Queen Sherri Georges were crowned on Friday night. Also pictured are attendants Owen Nielsen, Trevor Leitz, Halsey Prohaska and Laura Johnson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: King Tim Alvis and Queen Sherri Georges were crowned on Friday night. Also pictured are attendants Owen Nielsen, Trevor Leitz, Halsey Prohaska and Laura Johnson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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FESTIVAL KING & QUEEN CROWNED

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
STROMSBURG - Each year two people are chosen as festival king and queen. These people have served the community in various ways, through their employment and/or volunteerism.This year TimAlvis was chosen as king and Sherri Georges as queen. Both have served as teachers and since retired.
The area shaded orange around Stromsburg and southwest of Osceola is where NNTC will be expanding service. Graphic provided.

The area shaded orange around Stromsburg and southwest of Osceola is where NNTC will be expanding service. Graphic provided.

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More Broadband Options Coming to Polk County

Staff Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company (NNTC), headquartered in Jackson, Nebraska, is proud to announce the receipt of state funding to expand broadband services into rural Polk County, Nebraska, by 2025.NNTC has been awarded $3.
Santa Named as Parade Grand Marshall

Santa Named as Parade Grand Marshall

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Santa Named as Parade Grand Marshall

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
STROMSBURG - Santa Claus has been named as parade grand marshall for the theme of “Swedish Christmas in June”. Santa is taking a summer vacation to Stromsburg and will be wearing his Hawaiian summer gear.Join him during the parade with your Christmas float or a Hawaiian shirt.
Above: BRAN set up their trailers in Buckley Park; many bikes were parked along the trailers. Trailers had showers or places to sleep.

Above: BRAN set up their trailers in Buckley Park; many bikes were parked along the trailers. Trailers had showers or places to sleep.

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BRAN STOPS IN STROMSBURG

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
STROMSBURG-BRAN(Bike Ride Across Nebraska) stopped in Stromsburg on Thursday. They were welcomed by signs that led them through town on Commercial Street (to get off the highway) to Buckley Park where they camped. First arrivals were spotted a little before 10 AM with more throughout the morning.

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City Hires Outside Legal Help to Investigate

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
STROMSBURG -At Monday’s City Council meeting, Council member Dennis Nuttelman brought up the topic “Consider and act on appointment of person/ firm to conduct investigation to determine whether city funds or resources have been improperly use and whether accusations made of improper use of funds...
Top left: Ben Hackett is teacher of the year. Photo provided.

Top left: Ben Hackett is teacher of the year. Photo provided.

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CHAMBER AWARDS PRESENTED

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
STROMSBURG - During Mojo Filter’s intermission on Thursday evening, chamber awards were presented.The first one was teacher of the year. The teacher of the year is Ben Hackett. He has spent years teaching middle school science. He was nominated because he makes science fun.
SWEDISH FESTIVAL PREVIEW

SWEDISH FESTIVAL PREVIEW

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SWEDISH FESTIVAL PREVIEW

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Swedish Midsommar Festival comes to Stromsburg each summer around Father’s Day to celebrate Stromsburg’s roots. This year is no different.There are traditional events such as the Swedish dancers, Chicken and Pork Chop barbecue and the naming and crowning of honored volunteers.

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BRAN SCHEDULE Thursday June 6 - Friday June 7

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
THURSDAY JUNE 6 (NAT’L DAY OF SWEDEN): 12 noon - 9 PM: Roll With It Food Truck (square)11 AM - 1 PM: Just Like Grandma’s (special menu at 4th Street Coffeehouse)11 AM - ?: Loaded Mac & Cheese (park)11 AM - ?: Chick-Fil-A truck for FCCLA (square)11 AM - ?: Sloppy Joes by P.E.O.

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BRAN Comes to Stromsburg

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) is coming to Stromsburg. They will stop Thursday, June 6th and leave Friday morning, June 7th. Riders arrive a few at a time, depending on what time they leave Petersburg (Boone County) and how fast they ride the 77 miles.