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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

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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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GHS Alum Member of National Championship Equestrian Team

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
West Texas A&M University’s Western Seat equestrian team is the national champion following a weekend competition at the 2026 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association finals. “We could not be prouder of the 2026 WT Equestrian Team,” said Dr.

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CSC Graduates Include Area Students

News Staff
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.
The Brady Class of 2026! Front row, l-r: Taylor Wiezorek, Abigail Welte, Abigail Robison, Hallie Johnson, Ava Vaughn, Kelcie Motsinger. Back row: Haydn Thomsen, Lydia McGown, Payton Stienike, Ella Lydic, Shyann McConville, Kennedi Cook, Peyton Hasenauer, Gatlyn Carr. Not pictured: Torean Britt. (Photo courtesy BPS)

The Brady Class of 2026! Front row, l-r: Taylor Wiezorek, Abigail Welte, Abigail Robison, Hallie Johnson, Ava Vaughn, Kelcie Motsinger. Back row: Haydn Thomsen, Lydia McGown, Payton Stienike, Ella Lydic, Shyann McConville, Kennedi Cook, Peyton Hasenauer, Gatlyn Carr. Not pictured: Torean Britt. (Photo courtesy BPS)

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A Convocation of Eagles Fly to New Heights

Alisa Mullen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
On Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m., a fresh flock of Eagles left the nest. With a total of 16 students crossing the stage, the Brady Public Schools honored the class of 2026 in its 120th graduation ceremony. The class colors were red, black and gold, and the class flower was a white carnation.
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Reiman Receives OCIA Scholarship

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Carson Reiman is one of two Nebraska students named the 2026 scholarship winners of Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) Nebraska Chapter.
Following the Gothenburg High School graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 10, the 58 graduates of the Class of 2026 posed for one final group photo. (Leader photo by Charity Wyatt)

Following the Gothenburg High School graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 10, the 58 graduates of the Class of 2026 posed for one final group photo. (Leader photo by Charity Wyatt)

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‘Some People Studied, Other People Prayed’

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The headline of this article is the motto chosen to represent the GHS Class of 2026, as Gothenburg High School hosted its 129th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 10, with 58 students earning their high school diplomas.
Joslyn Forbes (left) and her mom, Traci Hanes recently opened a new tea shop in downtown Gothenburg, The Sip. Located a half block west of Lake Avenue on 10th Street, they are open Tuesday through Friday for energy boosting teas, protein shakes and iced coffees. (Photos courtesy of Joslyn Forbes)

Joslyn Forbes (left) and her mom, Traci Hanes recently opened a new tea shop in downtown Gothenburg, The Sip. Located a half block west of Lake Avenue on 10th Street, they are open Tuesday through Friday for energy boosting teas, protein shakes and iced coffees. (Photos courtesy of Joslyn Forbes)

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Setting Up Shop: The Sip Has the Tea

Alisa Mullen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
There’s a new shop in town, and it’s a tasty one. Traci Hanes and Joslyn Forbes, a mother-daughter duo from North Platte, recently opened the doors to “The Sip”, a tearoom specializing in energy teas, protein shakes and protein coffees right here in downtown Gothenburg.
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