When we asked people to pronounce the word we showed them, it got pretty humorous. Little Sweden, happy sesquicentennial!
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Swedes Connect Through Youth Soccer
The City of Lindsborg’s youth soccer program continues to be a springboard for learning and growing on the soccer field. Recreation Director Beth Ferguson says, “We have a great connection with the Bethany soccer program.” (Read more)
Read moreSpring Calving at J&E Farms
Seven-year-old Wyatt plays with a calf
Erik Peterson’s ancestors broke ground near New Gottland in 1876 and the Petersons have been farming and raising livestock in the Smoky Valley ever since. President Grover Cleveland signed their paperwork for a quarter section of land as part of the Homestead Act in 1885 to finalize the deed … (Read more)
Read moreSmoky Valley Invitational
Track and field athletes from around the area descended on Lindsborg Friday to compete in the the Smoky Valley Invitational held on the campus of Bethany College. Our photo feature by Gracie Lott is a glimpse at some of the competition centered on classic events from running, jumping and throwing.
Smoky Valley’s Belle Peters goes toes up to come down with a first place finish in the pole vault, clearing the bar at 11’ 6” for the win.
Track and field athletes from around the area descended on Lindsborg Friday to compete in the the Smoky Valley Invitational held on the campus of Bethany College. Our photo feature by Gracie Lott is a glimpse at some of the competition centered on classic events … (Read more)
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