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A permanent roll-off container is available for Gothenburg residents only, 24-hours a day. Non-residents attempting to use the container may be issued a citation. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)
Council Addresses Roll-Off Container, Clean City Concerns
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ABOVE: This photo shows what the town of Gothenburg looked like in 1888, around the time Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and cemetery north of town were established. (Photo courtesy Gothenburg Historical Society) BELOW: The tallest grave marker in Zion Lutheran Cemetery marks the final resting place of Pastor W. Albertson, who died in 1897 after serving the congregation for only two years. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)
Early Settlers: A New Community of Worship
Gothenburg AD Marc Mroczek, standing, recognized Bryson Neels, left, and Jax Rickertsen as state track medalists during the July 13 school board meeting. Also pictured, from left, are school administrators Maggie Tiller, Tomye McKenna, and Seth Ryker. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)
Board Approves Pay Increase For District Subs
Andy Jobman, a farmer from Gothenburg, was recently elected to the 15-member National Corn Board during Corn Congress in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy NCGA)
Nebraska Corn Congratulates Jobman on Election to the NCGA Corn Board
Jenna Wehtje and Alden Marshall of Gothenburg announce the birth of a son on June 24, 2026, at Gothenburg Health. Gustav B. Marshall was born at 10:24 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces and measuring 22 inches in length. Gustav joins brothers Clyde Marshall, Clayton Marshall, and Maxon Wehtje, and a sister, Madison Wehtje. Grandparents are Chrissy Saunders of Florida, Donald and Melonie Marshall of Oconto, and Toby Wehtje of Gothenburg. Great-grandparents are Carol and Doug Hellbusch of Fullerton.
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Past Gothenburg Health Foundation scholarship recipients who now work at Gothenburg Health include, clockwise from top left: Kaylee Olsen, Landen Haake, Dane Wilson, and Jackie (Evanson) Erb.