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Crash Near Cozad Closes I-80 For Two Hours

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Gothenburg residents likely noticed a larger- than-usual influx of traffic coming through town on Saturday, May 30.The increased traffic flow was due to an accident on I-80, which had traffic backed up in both directions for miles.According to the Nebraska State Patrol, the crash occurred at...
Wedding

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Wedding

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Grace Blake and Aaron Cooper were united with God's blessings of eternal love on March 14, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia.The bride is the daughter of Rebecca (Brad) Cary of Gothenburg, and Josh Blake of Cozad.

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CSC Announces Spring Honor Students

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Spring 2026 President's and Dean’s Lists. The President's List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
The Gothenburg city swimming pool is open for the season! The dedicated team of lifeguards who will be watching over the swimmers this year are: Front Row, from left, Molly Therrien, Emily Cornwell, Landon Feather, Alexavia Mendez, Iva Rickertsen, and Blake Rickertsen. Not pictured is Logan Feather, Mavrix Butterfield, MJ Williams, and Teague Butterfield; Back Row, Payton Stienike, Mariana Beavers, Kiarra Jonas, Greenlee Jeffries, Halsey Thomalla, and Brant Miller. (Courtesy photo)

The Gothenburg city swimming pool is open for the season! The dedicated team of lifeguards who will be watching over the swimmers this year are: Front Row, from left, Molly Therrien, Emily Cornwell, Landon Feather, Alexavia Mendez, Iva Rickertsen, and Blake Rickertsen. Not pictured is Logan Feather, Mavrix Butterfield, MJ Williams, and Teague Butterfield; Back Row, Payton Stienike, Mariana Beavers, Kiarra Jonas, Greenlee Jeffries, Halsey Thomalla, and Brant Miller. (Courtesy photo)

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Time to Dive Into Summer Fun

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Gothenburg city swimming pool is open for the season! The dedicated team of lifeguards who will be watching over the swimmers this year are: Front Row, from left, Molly Therrien, Emily Cornwell, Landon Feather, Alexavia Mendez, Iva Rickertsen, and Blake Rickertsen.
Construction was coming right along on the new Stickelman sale pavilion. The building was to be 78 x 68 feet with seating capacity of 1,500. (Photo courtesy Gothenburg Historical Museum)

Construction was coming right along on the new Stickelman sale pavilion. The building was to be 78 x 68 feet with seating capacity of 1,500. (Photo courtesy Gothenburg Historical Museum)

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HISTORICAL Memories

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The monthly historical memories column is provided for you by the Gothenburg Historical Museum.
Births

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Births

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Adam and Ainsley Cole of Gothenburg happily announce the birth of a son on May 4, 2026, at Gothenburg Health. Cooper Madox Cole was born at 3:55 p.m. weighing and even 8 pounds and measuring 19.5 inches in length.

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Crossroads Cafe At Gothenburg Health

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Tuesday, June 9, 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, June 8:Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Chef Salad, Beef Fried Rice, Egg Roll, Oriental Blend Tuesday, June...

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Senior Center Menu

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
410 20th Street Phone: (308) 537-7465 Monday, June 8:Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Boiled Potatoes with Gravy, Pears, Biscuit, DessertTuesday, June 9:Tater Tot Casserole, Brussel Sprouts, Pickled Beets, Apple, Roll, Dessert Wednesday, June 10:Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, California...

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Upcoming Events Calendar:

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
June 1-18 - Summer Camp K-8th Grade @ BPS, Mon-Thurs 8:30-11:30 a.m.June 1-30 - Free Summer Meals (Kids 1-18) @ BPS, Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.June 4 - First Day of Summer Story Hour @ Brady Learning Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Every Thursday through the end of July June 9...
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