Jun 1, 2008 | Columbus Telegram
Moore's fast fingers played role in invasion
Stanton Moore, 94 and a life-long resident of Stromsburg, has a story to tell about his part in the invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Moore was drafted at the age of 28 and completed his basic ...
SilverSneakers keeps senior citizens fit
“I've always done a lot of walking, but I've found that I'm less motivated to get out and walk now than when I was younger”
Though not as agile as they used to be, these exercisers are still hitting their strides. via Columbus Telegram
Student ambassador chosen for program Andrew Texley, a sophomore at Boone Central High School, has been chosen to be a student ambassador for People to People this summer. via Grand Island Independent
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner rises
“Usually, high prices will bring on milk supply”
Kate Bolz and Doug Nuttelman live at opposite ends of the food supply line. Bolz is a community educator with Nebraska Appleseed in Lincoln and part of a food-security coalition that wrestles with the issue of ... via Lincoln Journal Star
Assessors on trail of unreported ag construction
“It's bad enough to be the assessor.”
With the agricultural economy humming across Nebraska, one result is a lot of new grain bins, machine sheds and center-pivot irrigation units. via Lincoln Journal Star
Corner of Ninth and Main familiar to Stromsburg area hunters
“The kids go too. They like it. They bring me good luck and it's fun to hunt with someone else”
Oh, the deer season is here. And the officially designated spot to check in animals in Polk County is the Elgin place located in Stromsburg at the corner of Ninth and Main Streets. via York News-Times
Local chapter of Christian Motorcycle Association helps those in need
“I grew up in a church, but during my 20s, I wandered off. I came back later and was active, but it's when I joined the CMA that I was taught how to really live and witness for Christ.”
EKen Everingham says he's just a regular guy who loves motorcycles. But he also says that it's his love for Christ that has him spreading the Good News in an extraordinary and out-of-the-ordinary mission. via York News-Times
Clarks man dies in crash near Stromsburg
A Clarks man died Saturday in a car crash near Stromsburg. The accident was reported to the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 9:44 p.m., said Chief Deputy Mike Stark. via Lincoln Journal Star
Man works to help all veterans
“If they fire me because of that, so be it.”
Don Sandman says he will help any veteran who asks, even if it costs him his job. via Lincoln Journal Star
"How in the world did you get the Lincoln Continentals to come to York to perform?" That was the question posed to me the other day by Jim Hatfield of Stromsburg. via York News-Times
"How in the world did you get the Lincoln Continentals to come to York to perform?" That was the question posed to me the other day by Jim Hatfield of Stromsburg. via York News-Times
“Silver lace is easy to grow. It grows 30 feet a year and will come back. Now I just have to keep it trimmed”
People told Terrill Johns her garden was big enough for a horse one too many times. via York News-Times
Midwest Covenant Home celebrates 60 years
“To eliminate loneliness, helplessness, and boredom.”
During the summer of 1946, The superintendent of the Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church visited Stromsburg. via York News-Times
1947 Ford brings back memories
Saturday afternoon found Tom Kreis of Stromsburg and Harold Hultquist of Fremont leaning up against a vintage 1947 Ford Pickup. via York News-Times
" gasbuddy.com for gasoline prices everywhere in the U.S. " LL COOL J Oct 5, 2007 8:57 PM: " CARRIERS MAKE VERY LITTLE IN COLUMBUS ITS .013 OF A CENT ON A 8000GAL LOAD THEY GET JUST OVER $ 100 dollars it will ... via Columbus Telegram
Dr.'s time at Osceola clinic is cut shorter
Rumors and speculation mounted Wednesday in the ongoing saga of Dr. Ayesha Iftikhar's resignation in Osceola. via Columbus Telegram
York hosts 96th meeting of Pan American Association
“If we knew that inflation would stabilize for a reliable period of time . . . well, we haven't gone there. And when we look to other states (at their experiences), we see they have a challenge to face, when it comes to paying the debt service.”
It didn't matter whether the road engineers and officials were from South Dakota, Nebraska or Kansas. via York News-Times
Nebraska High School Football - Cross County topped by Aquinas
The Cross County Cougars football team , was beaten 34-6 in Friday's league challenge with the visiting Aquinas Monarchs The Monarchs will now prepare for their challenge against Scribner-Snyder . The Trojans ... via MaxPreps