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The World’s Best Zoo, Right in Our Home State

The World’s Best Zoo, Right in Our Home State

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The World’s Best Zoo, Right in Our Home State

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
There was an article in National Geographic that talked about zoos and asked the question, “Are they ethical?” Zoos have come a long way from their beginnings and they are far nicer now than just 50 years ago.

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Nebraska Extension to Host Stocker/Yearling Tour

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle producers an opportunity to learn from Nebraska operations managing through ongoing drought conditions and explore current research and management strategies for stocker and yearling...
Zion Lutheran Church is hosting Vacation Bible School this week with 50 kids registered. Though the building has sold, the congregation continues to meet every Sunday for worship service and holds fun events like the annual summertime VBS. (Leader photo by Leta Connell) THIS SPACE LEFT BLANK FOR MAILING LABEL

Zion Lutheran Church is hosting Vacation Bible School this week with 50 kids registered. Though the building has sold, the congregation continues to meet every Sunday for worship service and holds fun events like the annual summertime VBS. (Leader photo by Leta Connell) THIS SPACE LEFT BLANK FOR MAILING LABEL

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Worship Still Very Much Alive at Zion

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
About five miles north of Gothenburg sits a beautiful brick church that has served the congregation of Zion Lutheran for more than 60 years. Over the years, Zion - like many rural churches - has seen an aging and declining membership.
The Joy Waiting Outside Your Comfort Zone

The Joy Waiting Outside Your Comfort Zone

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The Joy Waiting Outside Your Comfort Zone

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The day had been a long one, and I didn’t really feel like stepping out of my comfort zone to try something new.The evening started with a bit of stress. When I agreed to call bingo, I had no idea what equipment was involved.
The set of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is a character within itself, said director Kevin Butters-Savoie. The Gothenburg Community Playhouse will perform the live comedy murder-mystery show Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m., and on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Sun Theatre. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

The set of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is a character within itself, said director Kevin Butters-Savoie. The Gothenburg Community Playhouse will perform the live comedy murder-mystery show Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m., and on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Sun Theatre. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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Live Theater Comes to Gothenburg This Weekend

Ellen Mortensen
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
If you thought you had to go to a big city to see quality acting entertainment, you couldn’t be more wrong.

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Crash Near Cozad Closes I-80 For Two Hours

News Staff
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...
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