Cheers Spencer! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet Spencer’s only Husker All-American guard from 1921
- See how Spencer’s own driver placed at the state championships
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunshine; windy, not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 86 Days Until Gameday - #8 Boyd County, Nebraska (on3.com) — A former Nebraska Husker football standout, guard John Pucelik, is highlighted as Boyd County’s lone Husker letterman and is specifically noted as being from Spencer. The piece mixes quick facts about Boyd County with a detailed look at Pucelik’s All-American 1921 season and his unique place in Husker history.

• NTDC names 2026 grand champion (thetrucker.com) — Nebraska’s top truck drivers were crowned at the 2026 state championships in Grand Island, and one of the honorees hails from Spencer. Rob Jensen of Spencer took second in the four-axle class, standing out among competitors from across the state and region in a demanding skills, safety, and knowledge contest.

📸 Around Spencer
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Verdigre Stockyards →
Verdigre Stockyards, 88178 NE-14, Verdigre
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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BADSQUATCH w/ The American Rebel Tour →
CJ's at the Lake, 54882 897th Rd, Crofton
7:00 pm
Monday June 15
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KIND Nebraskans: Personal Stories of Nebraskans... →
Plainview Social Center, 108 S, Plainview
6:30 pm
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KIND Nebraskans: Personal Stories of Nebraskans in World War II →
Plainview Social Center, 108 S, Maple St, Plainview
6:30 pm
Tuesday June 16
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Atkinson Livestock Market →
Atkinson Livestock Market, 87604 S Wixon St, Atkinson
9:00 am
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Knox County Court, 206 Main St, Center
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Bassett Livestock Auction →
Bassett Livestock Auction Inc, 105 W 4th St #6002, Bassett
9:00 am
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Sandhills Ranch EXPO →
Sandhills Ranch Expo, US-20, Bassett
10:00 am
Thursday June 18
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Atkinson Public Library Dinosaur Story Hour →
Atkinson Public Library, 210 W State St, Atkinson
10:30 am
Wednesday June 24
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County Board Meeting →
Knox County Court, 206 Main St, Center
9:30 am
Saturday June 27
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Tyler Braden →
Clearwater's Big Rodeo, 1st St, Clearwater
7:00 pm
Friday July 3
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Celebrate Fourth of July at Niobrara State Park →
Niobrara State Park, 89261 522 Ave, Niobrara
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Neptune Retail Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Spencer. Apply here.
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Mitchell Equipment posted a job opening for Service Technician - Atkinson in Atkinson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spencer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Neligh
Hartington
Burwell
- Clara Freese – Chancellor's Scholar Spotlight (unl.edu)
Ok Spencer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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