The Gothenburg Farmers Market is officially moving back to Ehmen Park for the 2026 season. The City Council cleared the way for the return to the park at its June 15 meeting. (Leader file photo)

The Gothenburg Farmers Market is officially moving back to Ehmen Park for the 2026 season. The City Council cleared the way for the return to the park at its June 15 meeting. (Leader file photo)

New In-Home Daycare Gets Council Approval

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The green light has been officially given for a new daycare in Gothenburg.
The Sod House Museum in Gothenburg averages about 12,000 visitors each year, not counting those who don’t actually go inside and sign the book. The leaking roof on the soddies has been recently replaced and co-owner J.C. Smith hopes to have the cactus back on the roof soon. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

The Sod House Museum in Gothenburg averages about 12,000 visitors each year, not counting those who don’t actually go inside and sign the book. The leaking roof on the soddies has been recently replaced and co-owner J.C. Smith hopes to have the cactus back on the roof soon. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Restoring The Past: Bringing Back The Soddie

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Back in 2020, J.C. Smith, Justin Strasburg, and Jim Aden partnered together to purchase Gothenburg’s Sod House Museum. It was strictly an act of love.“It was not an ideal time to buy a museum,” Smith quipped, noting that at the time, people had to wear a mask to visit.
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Superintendent Ann Foster (center) was joined by JAG teacher Sharon Axthelm and Agriculture Instructor Trevor Mann in accepting the 2026 award for Nebraska’s Outstanding Middle School CTE program on June 9. The school board celebrated the award at their recent meeting. (Photo courtesy BPS)

Superintendent Ann Foster (center) was joined by JAG teacher Sharon Axthelm and Agriculture Instructor Trevor Mann in accepting the 2026 award for Nebraska’s Outstanding Middle School CTE program on June 9. The school board celebrated the award at their recent meeting. (Photo courtesy BPS)

Brady School Board Sets Meal Prices, Approves Vehicle Purchase

Alisa Mullen
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Brady School Board of Education met on June 15 for their regular monthly meeting.
The Pony Express Re-Ride promoted America’s 250th birthday all across the trail, as shown by this rider in her leg of the journey across Wyoming. (Photo courtesy National Pony Express)

The Pony Express Re-Ride promoted America’s 250th birthday all across the trail, as shown by this rider in her leg of the journey across Wyoming. (Photo courtesy National Pony Express)

Annual Tradition Leaves Hoofprints Over 1,966 Miles of Trail

Alisa Mullen
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A crowd of around 50 people gathered south of Gothenburg last Wednesday, near a small cedar log...
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Sports 

Members of the 2026 Gothenburg swim team are, front row, from left: Maeli Blecha, Haven Wolf, Paetyn Meyer, Boden Wolf, Braylen Jorgenson, Ella Madsen, Brecklynn Brown, Adalynn Jorgenson, and Harper Bogus; middle row: Adelyn Meyer, Sophie Madsen, Emersyn Meyer, Layla Hagin, and Charli Blecha; back row: Brant Miller (assistant coach), Tyler Hetz, Logan Feather (assistant coach), and Lisa Jorgenson (head coach). Not pictured: Austin Madsen and Blake McNulty. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Members of the 2026 Gothenburg swim team are, front row, from left: Maeli Blecha, Haven Wolf, Paetyn Meyer, Boden Wolf, Braylen Jorgenson, Ella Madsen, Brecklynn Brown, Adalynn Jorgenson, and Harper Bogus; middle row: Adelyn Meyer, Sophie Madsen, Emersyn Meyer, Layla Hagin, and Charli Blecha; back row: Brant Miller (assistant coach), Tyler Hetz, Logan Feather (assistant coach), and Lisa Jorgenson (head coach). Not pictured: Austin Madsen and Blake McNulty. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Season Underway For Gothenburg Swim Team

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Gothenburg swim team kicked off the 2026 season by hosting a home meet on Saturday, June 6,...
Boone Tederman, left, and Landon Mroczek represented GHS in the annual Black & Gold High School All-Star Game Saturday in Sutherland. (Photo courtesy GHS)

Boone Tederman, left, and Landon Mroczek represented GHS in the annual Black & Gold High School All-Star Game Saturday in Sutherland. (Photo courtesy GHS)

Local Athletes Selected for NPCC All-Star Game

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
North Platte Community College hosted its second annual Black & Gold High School All-Star Game on...
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