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New Ag Teacher Hired and Budget Approved

New Ag Teacher Hired and Budget Approved

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New Ag Teacher Hired and Budget Approved

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Last week, we reported on the public question-and-answer session related to the Gothenburg Public Schools budget and tax request that preceded the Sept. 14 board meeting.

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CNPPID Selects Next General Manager

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors voted unanimously during a special board meeting Friday, Sept. 25, to select Timothy Cerveny as the District’s next general manager.Cerveny, who is currently the Princeton Road Station Manager at Nebraska Public Power...

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Gothenburg Health Earns Nation's Top Community Recognition

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Gothenburg Health earned the No. 9 overall ranking on Modern Healthcare's 2026 Best Places to Work list and was named the nation's top healthcare organization for community impact when rankings were announced Sept. 16.The recognition marks the third consecutive year Gothenburg Health has appeared...

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Crossroads Cafe At Gothenburg Health

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Breakfast Served Daily 7-9 am Scrambled Eggs, Sausage/Bacon, Biscuit or Toast, Gravy, Oatmeal, Fresh Fruit/Parfait, Cold Cereal, Hard Boiled Eggs, Breakfast BurritoMonday, Oct. 5Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Corn, Salad Bar, Beef with Broccoli, Rice, Mixed Vegetables Tuesday, Oct....

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Senior Center Menu

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
410 20th Street Phone: (308) 537-7465Monday, Oct. 5:Pork Chops in Mushroom Soup, Boiled Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Roll, Dessert Tuesday, Oct. 6:Forgotten Chicken Casserole, Cauliflower, Corn, Apricots, Cornbread MuffinWednesday, Oct. 7:Ham Balls, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Yellow Wax Beans,...
Candidates for the 2026 Gothenburg High School Homecoming King and Queen are, from left: Grace Evert, Aubrey Cross, Aliyah Carlson, Braden Ehlers, Tyler Hetz, and Blake Rickertsen. Royalty will be crowned at the conclusion of Friday night’s football game. (Leader photo by Briony Aden)

Candidates for the 2026 Gothenburg High School Homecoming King and Queen are, from left: Grace Evert, Aubrey Cross, Aliyah Carlson, Braden Ehlers, Tyler Hetz, and Blake Rickertsen. Royalty will be crowned at the conclusion of Friday night’s football game. (Leader photo by Briony Aden)

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Swedes Take World Tour For Homecoming 2026

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, October 1, 2026
This is an exciting week for students of Gothenburg High School, particularly for the senior class, who are embarking upon their final high school Homecoming.On Friday, Sept. 25, the theme, dress-up days, and candidates for Homecoming 2026 were announced.

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SCHEDULE:

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
HOMECOMING; Flatwater Bank Tailgate, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3 – Harvest of Harmony, GI Oct. 5 – District Golf; District SB; JH VB v Cozad, 4:30 p.m.; 9/Reserve VB @ NP, 5/6 p.m.; JV FB v Cozad, 6 p.m. Oct. 6 – City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m.; JH FB @ BB, 5/6:30 p.m.; VB @ Ogallala, 5/6/7 p.m. Oct. 8 – SWC...

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Statement From Former NSG Owners

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In regards to the article in the Sept. 17, 2026 issue of the Gothenburg Leader concerning NSG Logistics; The local founders of NSG Trucking Inc would like to comment that NSG Trucking Inc sold the business and name recognition to NSG Logistics in 2020, 100 percent of ownership and management went...

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Budget And Tax Request Receives Final Approval

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The primary item on the Sept. 15 agenda of the Gothenburg City Council was final approval of the 2026-27 city budget and accompanying resolution to set the tax levy.After several meetings and opportunities for local residents to offer feedback on the proposed budget, no citizens appeared at the...
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