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FFA Members Accepted to National Band and Choir

Briar Jensen, Ghs Ffa
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
This October, Kathryn Bartruff and Colbie Brown will be heading to Indianapolis to take part in the National Band and Choir.They are both excited to go back and have another chance to be part of the experience.They both said that one reason they wanted to go back was to see the friends they made...
The Gothenburg Pony Express Historical Society encourages all Gothenburg residents to visit the museum, even if you have in the past. Board members pictured, from right, are Treasurer Anne Anderson, President Roger Heidebrink, Vice President Mark Peyton, and founding member Dick Larson. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

The Gothenburg Pony Express Historical Society encourages all Gothenburg residents to visit the museum, even if you have in the past. Board members pictured, from right, are Treasurer Anne Anderson, President Roger Heidebrink, Vice President Mark Peyton, and founding member Dick Larson. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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Historical Museum Celebrates 20 Years

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
This year marks a milestone for the Gothenburg Historical Museum.
No Whipping Stick Required

No Whipping Stick Required

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No Whipping Stick Required

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
I am not much of a bandwagoner. And when it came to the TV show Ted Lasso, I wasn’t tempted to jump on the wagon.Then I found myself looking for something to watch and decided to give it a try. From the first episode, I found myself pleasantly surprised.
HISTORICAL MEMORIES

HISTORICAL MEMORIES

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HISTORICAL MEMORIES

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Historical Memories is provided for you each month by the Gothenburg Historical Museum.
Callaway is the Place to be Labor Day Weekend

Callaway is the Place to be Labor Day Weekend

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Callaway is the Place to be Labor Day Weekend

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
This weekend marks what has traditionally become the last week of summer - Labor Day weekend. The long holiday weekend is also a special time for the community of Callaway, as hundreds of people come to town for the annual Callaway Kite Flight.
Jellyfish in Lake Helen?...Maybe

Jellyfish in Lake Helen?...Maybe

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Jellyfish in Lake Helen?...Maybe

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
As a SCUBA diver, I’ve had a lot of interaction with jellyfish and their “cousins”. They belong to the phylum (large group) “Cnidaria”. All in this group have specialized stinging cells.

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USDA Extends Deadline For Fire-Impacted Counties

News Release
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is again extending the application period for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in several Nebraska counties impacted by March wildfires. The ECP application period opened in late April.
Larry Franzen has been selected as the 2026 Harvest Festival Grand Marshal. His many activities in the Gothenburg community include working at the Pony Express Station Museum, where he enjoys meeting people and occasionally sharing his homemade cookies. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Larry Franzen has been selected as the 2026 Harvest Festival Grand Marshal. His many activities in the Gothenburg community include working at the Pony Express Station Museum, where he enjoys meeting people and occasionally sharing his homemade cookies. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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‘Cookie Man’ Named Harvest Festival Grand Marshal

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Each year, a committee arm of the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce is tasked with selecting someone from the community who epitomizes the slogan of living “The Gothenburg Way”. In other words, someone who selflessly gives of their time and talents to make Gothenburg a better place.
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