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Understanding Menopause: Managing Menopause for Long-Term Health

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
(Part Three of a Women’s Health Month series) As Women’s Health Month ends, the importance of understanding menopause does not. Healthcare providers are reminding women that menopause is about more than short-term symptoms. It can have lasting effects on a woman’s overall health.
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Annual Tractor Equipment/Safety Training For West Central Area

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.
Members of the Gothenburg American Legion Honor Guard presented the gun salute during the Monday program at the cemetery. (Leader photo and story by Ellen Mortensen)

Members of the Gothenburg American Legion Honor Guard presented the gun salute during the Monday program at the cemetery. (Leader photo and story by Ellen Mortensen)

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War’s Casualties Both On And Off The Battlefield

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
The statistics are almost more than the human mind can comprehend. More than 405,000 Americans lost their lives in World War II; more than 116,000 in World War I; over 58,000 in Vietnam; and over 36,500 in the Korean War.
The Gothenburg men’s 4x400 relay team broke the school record in that event on their way to winning district gold last week and qualifying for the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships. Members of the team are, from left: Maddox Gilligan, Evan Johnson, Bryson Neels, and Callen Johnson. (Photo courtesy Bryson Neels)

The Gothenburg men’s 4x400 relay team broke the school record in that event on their way to winning district gold last week and qualifying for the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships. Members of the team are, from left: Maddox Gilligan, Evan Johnson, Bryson Neels, and Callen Johnson. (Photo courtesy Bryson Neels)

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Johnson Brothers Are In It To Win It

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Gothenburg senior Evan Johnson will be making his third trip to the Nebraska State Track and Field Championships in Omaha this week. However, this year is different. This year, Evan will be competing with - and against his little brother.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive will make a whistle stop in Gothenburg on Thursday morning, May 28. (Photo courtesy Craig Kotowski)

Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive will make a whistle stop in Gothenburg on Thursday morning, May 28. (Photo courtesy Craig Kotowski)

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Gothenburg Offers Lots to See and Do in Coming Weeks

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
School is out, and we are heading into Memorial Day weekend, and though it is technically still spring, these events traditionally signal the beginning of summer. Over the next few weeks, there will certainly be no shortage of activities in our area!

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UNL Awards Record Number of Degrees

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. The 3,762 graduates - also a record - are from 61 countries; 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia; and 230-plus Nebraska communities.
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