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Irrigation Water Savings Practices Pay Off

Alex Linden, Cnppid
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Tuesday highlighted by water savings achievements and a vote to approve the irrigation water rates along with a normal delivery schedule for the 2027 irrigation season.
Make no mistake – young children love books and love being read to. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which the Gothenburg Public Library and Gothenburg Library Foundation support, provides free books to children ages 5 and under. (Photo courtesy Gothenburg Public Library)

Make no mistake – young children love books and love being read to. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which the Gothenburg Public Library and Gothenburg Library Foundation support, provides free books to children ages 5 and under. (Photo courtesy Gothenburg Public Library)

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The Free Gift of Reading

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
On Aug. 25, we lost an American icon - Miss Dolly Parton. While she may have been most famous for her distinct singing voice and incredible talent for songwriting, a big part of Dolly’s legacy is a program called Imagination Library.
Lawsuit Against City Resolved - No Cell Tower

Lawsuit Against City Resolved - No Cell Tower

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Lawsuit Against City Resolved - No Cell Tower

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
After denying an application requesting to construct a new cell tower in Gothenburg, the City found itself in the midst of a lawsuit. That matter has now been settled - and there will be no new tower.
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 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.

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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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