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(Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

(Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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Dawson County Voters Align With Statewide Choices

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
We typically do not see a high voter turnout in a primary election, especially in a mid-term election. That certainly held true in Nebraska last week, when only about 27 percent of registered voters went to the polls.
Each year the Pony Express Re-Ride makes a stop at Midway Station south of Gothenburg. This year’s ride is set for June 16-18, with Midway on the route on June 17. (Leader file photo)

Each year the Pony Express Re-Ride makes a stop at Midway Station south of Gothenburg. This year’s ride is set for June 16-18, with Midway on the route on June 17. (Leader file photo)

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Annual Pony Express Re-Ride Coming to Gothenburg

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
NATIONAL PONY EXPRESS MEDIA RELEASE The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse Nebraska June 16–18, highlighting the state’s central role in one of the most legendary communication networks in American history.

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HEALTH

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
(Part Two of a Women’s Health Month series) As Women’s Health Month continues, Gothenburg Health providers are encouraging women to look beyond the most talked-about menopause symptom—hot flashes—and recognize other common, but often overlooked, health changes that can impact...

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Senior Center Menu

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
410 20th Street Phone: (308) 537-7465 Monday, May 25: CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, May 26: Baked Potato Bar with Various Toppings, Fumi Salad, Carrot Raisin Salad, Cottage Cheese, Peaches, Dessert Wednesday, May 27: Liver & Onions OR Quiche,...

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Crossroads Cafe At Gothenburg Health

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Breakfast Served Daily 7-9 am Scrambled Eggs, Sausage/Bacon, Biscuit or Toast, Gravy, Oatmeal, Fresh Fruit/Parfait, Cold Cereal, Hard Boiled Eggs, Breakfast Burrito Monday, May 25: CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, May 26: Chicken Fried Steak,...

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Hecox Awarded Consolidated Scholarship

Press Release
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.
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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