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Bartruff Selected For National FFA Band

Bartruff Selected For National FFA Band

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Bartruff Selected For National FFA Band

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Kathryn Bartruff, a member of the Gothenburg FFA chapter, will be on stage and in the spotlight Oct. 21-24, during the 2026 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.Kathryn, a junior and daughter of Kim Farr, has been selected to play the clarinet in the National FFA Band.
Cholesterol Education Month Highlights Importance of Testing

Cholesterol Education Month Highlights Importance of Testing

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Cholesterol Education Month Highlights Importance of Testing

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
As Americans observe Cholesterol Education Month in September, providers at Gothenburg Health are encouraging community members to learn more about an often-overlooked cardiovascular risk factor known as lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).

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Crossroads Cafe At Gothenburg Health

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 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.

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Senior Center Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
410 20th Street Phone: (308) 537-7465 Monday, Sept. 28:Swiss Steak, California Blend, Fumi Cabbage Salad, Oranges, Roll, Dessert Tuesday, Sept. 29:Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, PearsWednesday, Sept. 30:Sweet & Sour Chicken, Baby Corn, Broccoli, Pineapple Thursday, Oct.
A handful of district patrons, particularly ag land owners, took advantage of an opportunity to ask questions and hear information pertaining to the Gothenburg Public Schools proposed budget during a Q&A session on Sept. 14. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

A handful of district patrons, particularly ag land owners, took advantage of an opportunity to ask questions and hear information pertaining to the Gothenburg Public Schools proposed budget during a Q&A session on Sept. 14. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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Proposed School Budget Draws Public Questions

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Prior to the call to order of the Sept. 14 regular meeting of the Gothenburg Board of Education, a question-and-answer session was held with three board members, Superintendent Dr. Allison Jonas, and Jr High/Sr High Principal Seth Ryker present.

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SCHEDULE:

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Sept. 25 – FB @ Ord, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 – JH VB @ Broken Bow, 9 a.m.; SB @ Adams Central, 9:30 a.m.; VB @ Hershey, 10 a.m.Sept. 28 – School Board Budget Hearing, 6 p.m.; Golf @ Cozad, 9 a.m.; XC @ UNK, 12:30 p.m.; JH VB v Holdrege, 4:30 p.m.; Reserve VB @ Eustis-Farnam, 5 p.m.; JV FB @ Minden, 6 p.m.

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Council Approves Tax Request And Levy in Special Meeting

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Gothenburg City Council conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at noon for the purpose of presenting the final property tax request and levy for the City’s 2026-27 budget. No one from the public was present for the hearing.
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