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ABOVE: The Gothenburg Historical Museum is operated completely by local volunteers. Those on hand for the open house on April 27 were, clockwise from left: Mark Alberts, Liz Frerichs, Anne Anderson, Karen Sawyer, Marcy Aden, Joyce Hudson, Jan Gill, Dick Larson, and Roger Heidebrink. BELOW: Jan Gill checks out one of the displays at the Gothenburg Historical Museum during the open house on April 27. (Leader photos by Ellen Mortensen)

ABOVE: The Gothenburg Historical Museum is operated completely by local volunteers. Those on hand for the open house on April 27 were, clockwise from left: Mark Alberts, Liz Frerichs, Anne Anderson, Karen Sawyer, Marcy Aden, Joyce Hudson, Jan Gill, Dick Larson, and Roger Heidebrink. BELOW: Jan Gill checks out one of the displays at the Gothenburg Historical Museum during the open house on April 27. (Leader photos by Ellen Mortensen)

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Historical Museum Welcomes Visitors For The Season

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Gothenburg Historical Museum is open for the season, and on Monday, April 27, museum board members and volunteers hosted an open house to kick-start the 2026 season. The museum opens each year on May 1 and remains open to the public through Sept. 30.

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4-H Scholarship Winners Announced

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Two Dawson County 4-H’ers received the Donna and Daryl Keiser 4-H Scholarship. Abby Negley, daughter of Tim and Jeni Negley of Gothenburg and Carson Reiman, son of Mark and Miranda Reiman of Cozad were the recipients of $500 scholarships.

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Concordia University Features Two Gothenburg Grads

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees. The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex. Madison Beachel of Gothenburg earned a Bachelor of Science-Education.
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GHS Alum Member of National Championship Equestrian Team

Press Release
Thursday, June 4, 2026
West Texas A&M University’s Western Seat equestrian team is the national champion following a weekend competition at the 2026 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association finals. “We could not be prouder of the 2026 WT Equestrian Team,” said Dr.

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CSC Graduates Include Area Students

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Chadron State College’s Spring Commencement on Saturday honored 29 Associate of General Studies degree recipients, 52 candidates for master’s degrees, 188 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, and one specialist degree candidate. Following are this year’s CSC graduates who call our area home.
The Brady Class of 2026! Front row, l-r: Taylor Wiezorek, Abigail Welte, Abigail Robison, Hallie Johnson, Ava Vaughn, Kelcie Motsinger. Back row: Haydn Thomsen, Lydia McGown, Payton Stienike, Ella Lydic, Shyann McConville, Kennedi Cook, Peyton Hasenauer, Gatlyn Carr. Not pictured: Torean Britt. (Photo courtesy BPS)

The Brady Class of 2026! Front row, l-r: Taylor Wiezorek, Abigail Welte, Abigail Robison, Hallie Johnson, Ava Vaughn, Kelcie Motsinger. Back row: Haydn Thomsen, Lydia McGown, Payton Stienike, Ella Lydic, Shyann McConville, Kennedi Cook, Peyton Hasenauer, Gatlyn Carr. Not pictured: Torean Britt. (Photo courtesy BPS)

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A Convocation of Eagles Fly to New Heights

Alisa Mullen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
On Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m., a fresh flock of Eagles left the nest. With a total of 16 students crossing the stage, the Brady Public Schools honored the class of 2026 in its 120th graduation ceremony. The class colors were red, black and gold, and the class flower was a white carnation.
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