Everyone is invited to enjoy delicious BBQ ribs and chicken this Saturday at Comeca Camp & Retreat Center south of Gothenburg. The freewill donation meal to benefit the camp will be served from 5:30-8 p.m. (Leader file photo)

Everyone is invited to enjoy delicious BBQ ribs and chicken this Saturday at Comeca Camp & Retreat Center south of Gothenburg. The freewill donation meal to benefit the camp will be served from 5:30-8 p.m. (Leader file photo)

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Good BBQ, Beautiful Scenery, Great Cause This Weekend

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
There are not a lot of community events that have the distinction of running for more than 75...
The 2025-26 Gothenburg girls’ volleyball team was recently honored with a team academic award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The team is also one of 11 GHS teams recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the 2025-26 school year. (Photo courtesy Rebecca Jacobsen)

The 2025-26 Gothenburg girls’ volleyball team was recently honored with a team academic award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The team is also one of 11 GHS teams recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the 2025-26 school year. (Photo courtesy Rebecca Jacobsen)

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Swedes Continue to Earn Honors For 2025-26 Season

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Practice for the Gothenburg High School fall sports teams officially begins on Monday, Aug. 10.
Theresa Holley explains the grave of her great-grandparents, John and Alma Jobman, to her grandson Mason Howard. Theresa now lives in the home that John’s father built 120 years ago, and Mason is the sixth generation to live on the farm. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Theresa Holley explains the grave of her great-grandparents, John and Alma Jobman, to her grandson Mason Howard. Theresa now lives in the home that John’s father built 120 years ago, and Mason is the sixth generation to live on the farm. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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Early Settlers: Maintaining The Family Farm

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Part 4 of a SeriesEditor’s Note: As we continue our series exploring some of our community's oldest surrounding cemeteries, this week we land back at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.
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Miranda and Mark Reiman both attended Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference during their college years, and are now being recognized among the honored alumni of the program for its 30th anniversary. (Courtesy photo)

Miranda and Mark Reiman both attended Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference during their college years, and are now being recognized among the honored alumni of the program for its 30th anniversary. (Courtesy photo)

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Reimans Recognized in AFA Alumni Campaign

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Agriculture Future of America recognizes Mark and Miranda Reiman as one of 30 alumni featured in...
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Sharon Axthelm leads the JAG program at Brady School, instilling core competencies in character development, leadership, job development skills, communication, goal setting, and more in middle school and high school students. (Photo courtesy Sharon Axthelm)

Sharon Axthelm leads the JAG program at Brady School, instilling core competencies in character development, leadership, job development skills, communication, goal setting, and more in middle school and high school students. (Photo courtesy Sharon Axthelm)

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Brady Leads the Way With JAG Curriculum

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
ALISA MULLEN PART TWO The Nebraska JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program has grown rapidly...
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