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A parcel of land located at Avenue D and 10th Street is being donated to the City of Gothenburg by Flatwater Bank for the creation of a downtown city park. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

A parcel of land located at Avenue D and 10th Street is being donated to the City of Gothenburg by Flatwater Bank for the creation of a downtown city park. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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City Receives Property For Development of New Park

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Thanks to the generosity of a local financial institution, the City of Gothenburg is now the owner of a parcel of downtown property, with plans to develop the land for community use and enrichment.The property located on 10th Street and Avenue D is occasionally utilized for community events, such...

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GHS Among EducationQuest Grant Recipients

Educationquest Foundation
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Gothenburg High School has been selected to receive an annual $5,000 grant for the next four years through a special program.On Aug. 24, EducationQuest Foundation announced that 24 Nebraska high schools have been awarded $187,500 in College Access Grant funding over the next four years to develop...
The 2026-27 Kiewit Scholars at UNL’s College of Engineering are, front row, from left: Adrija Sudheesh, Grace Watson, Lydia Beran and Lucy Coke; Row two: Tyler Andringa and Caleb Haecker; Back row: Miguel Espinosa, Martin Avalos Magana, Jack Aden and Isaak Meysenburg. (Photo Courtesy Jon Humiston)

The 2026-27 Kiewit Scholars at UNL’s College of Engineering are, front row, from left: Adrija Sudheesh, Grace Watson, Lydia Beran and Lucy Coke; Row two: Tyler Andringa and Caleb Haecker; Back row: Miguel Espinosa, Martin Avalos Magana, Jack Aden and Isaak Meysenburg. (Photo Courtesy Jon Humiston)

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Aden Named Kiewit Scholar at UNL

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SEAN HAGEWOOD, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONJack Aden of Gothenburg, a graduate of Gothenburg Junior-Senior High School, is among 10 first-year students chosen for the 2026-27 cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering.Aden is a mechanical...

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GHS Grad Accepted Into Charleston Honors Program

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Ruby Bell, a 2026 graduate of Gothenburg High School, has been accepted into the Honors College at the College of Charleston this fall. Her major is undecided.Bell joins an inspired learning community within the Honors College.
Preschooler Achieves 1,000 Book Challenge

Preschooler Achieves 1,000 Book Challenge

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Preschooler Achieves 1,000 Book Challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Congratulations to Kollyns Pinkerton who is 3-years-old and has completed reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Her parents are Adam and Kimberly Pinkerton. She likes all kinds of books, and she loves to learn from the books as her parents read to her.
Moss on Nebraska Trees – Not on Fish Hooks

Moss on Nebraska Trees – Not on Fish Hooks

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Moss on Nebraska Trees – Not on Fish Hooks

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The question I received was, “Does moss grow anywhere else besides the north side of a tree?” The quick answer is yes. Moss is a non-vascular plant.What that means is that it doesn’t have any specialized tubes to carry food and water.
GVFD Benefits From Cattlemen’s Ball Funds

GVFD Benefits From Cattlemen’s Ball Funds

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GVFD Benefits From Cattlemen’s Ball Funds

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Gothenburg Mayor Verlin Janssen presented a $5,000 check on behalf of the 2026 Cattlemen’s Ball to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

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Crossroads Cafe At Gothenburg Health

News Staff
Wednesday, September 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, Sept. 14:Sloppy Joes, Potato Rings, Chef Salad, Diced Beef Tips, Green Beans, Wide Egg Noodles Tuesday, Sept. 15:Cowboy Beans...

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Senior Center Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
410 20th Street Phone: (308) 537-7465 Monday, Sept. 14:Salisbury Steak, Baby Bakers, Oranges, Homemade Bread, Dessert Tuesday, Sept. 15:Cheeseburger, French Fries, Yellow Wax Beans, Fruit CocktailWednesday, Sept. 16:Ham & Beans, Cheesy Cauliflower, Apples, Cornbread Thursday, Sept. 17:Fried...
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