Stromsburg

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.

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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.

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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. (square)12:30 PM - 5...

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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.

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City of Stromsburg Audit Brings Up Issue

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
During the audit done byAMGL of Grand Island for the City of Stromsburg, a couple issues were brought up. The auditors “noted the following items that suggest further monitoring or controls: 1. The City switched from Casey’s to CVA for fuel purchases in April 2023.
Top: 5155A at World Championships in Dallas: Mason Lindburg, Dane Holtzen, Andrew Dubas and Brett Williams.

Top: 5155A at World Championships in Dallas: Mason Lindburg, Dane Holtzen, Andrew Dubas and Brett Williams.

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Robotics at Worlds

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
DALLAS, TX - The Vex World Championships is a massive tournament of 800 of the best teams from around the world. Over 13,000 teams competed this year. The 800 teams are split into 10 divisions and run a full tournament in each.