Stromsburg

Above: Clare Quandt of Stromsburg won a free year of fiber internet and TV service from NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company). She is pictured (center) with grandson Hans (left) and NNTC representatives. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Clare Quandt of Stromsburg won a free year of fiber internet and TV service from NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company). She is pictured (center) with grandson Hans (left) and NNTC representatives. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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QUANDT WINS 1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG - NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company) out of Jackson, Nebraska held an open house at the Rose Colored Glass last Thursday to answer questions about their new service coming to Polk County.Attendees were able to put their name in for a few prizes which were awarded then or shortly...
Above: A sketch of what the proposed Veteran Memorial wall will look like. Graphic provided by Sons of Legion.

Above: A sketch of what the proposed Veteran Memorial wall will look like. Graphic provided by Sons of Legion.

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VETERAN MEMORIAL WALL

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Sons of the Legion in Stromsburg are planning to replace the paper roster at the Stromsburg Cemetery that has been behind the glass case near the stand. They have worked on a final draft for the last 18 months with three different ideas.
Midwest Covenant Home recently posted a security breach on their website. PCN file photo.

Midwest Covenant Home recently posted a security breach on their website. PCN file photo.

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MCH SECURITY BREACH

Kirk Sparrow
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
STROMSBURG - Midwest Covenant Home reported a data security breach on June 28th that may have resulted in unauthorized access to some individuals’ sensitive personal information.According to the information on the MCH website, on April 29, 2024, the Midwest Covenant Home experienced a network...
Above: The Stromsburg Legacy Fund organized in March with approximately 50 local community members. Together, they developed shared goals and priorities for the small town we all love. Photo provided.

Above: The Stromsburg Legacy Fund organized in March with approximately 50 local community members. Together, they developed shared goals and priorities for the small town we all love. Photo provided.

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STROMSBURG LEGACY FUND UPDATE

Staff Report
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
STROMSBURG - Stromsburg has joined a growing grassroots network of over 250 ambitious communities using philanthropy to create a brighter future.Agroup of local volunteers have launched the Stromsburg Legacy Fund as an affiliated fund of Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF).
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.
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 $3.7 million from the Nebraska Capital Projects Fund, a program aimed at...