June 2026

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $4,555 to 20 organizations at the May 11 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Kyndell Penick said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

The Albion Economic Development Corporation will be holding an open house event at the two newest properties in the South Park Subdivision inAlbion on Wednesday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Albion Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the Olson/Wolf Loan Program, which provides educational loans to students who have graduated from high schools located in Antelope, Boone, Greeley, Nance, and Wheeler counties.

In honor of American’s 250th birthday this year, the St. Edward Public Library is hosting Chautauqua Days for their annual summer reading event, June 30 - July 3. The event will be held at the St. Edward Community Center, beginning at 10:30 each morning.

The Nebraska Eight Man Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame is presented by the NEMFCA and sponsored by Cornerstone Bank. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to celebrate the history, growth, and success of Nebraska Eight-Man Football, and this year two coaches and 13 players have been named to the 2026 NEMFCA Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame – including a few local and area names.

Additional photos inside and on the back page...Photos by Joan Chilson .