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Hecox Awarded Consolidated Scholarship

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Kaitlyn Hecox of Brady, daughter of Bryan and Michelle Hecox, has been awarded a scholarship from Consolidated Companies, Inc. for the 2026-27 school year. Kaitlyn will receive a scholarship of $2,000 for higher education. Kaitlyn is a graduate of Gothenburg High School.
(Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

(Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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NeCGA Celebrates Passage of E15 Legislation

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is celebrating the passage of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which was passed on Wednesday, May 13.“We are one step closer to year-round, nationwide E15, and it has been a long journey to get here,” said NeCGA board...
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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CSC Graduates Include Area Students

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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.
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