Cinda Koinzan and Dave Thompson were crowned 2008 King and Queen at the annual Swedish Midsommar Festival Friday evening in the town square. Last year's King and Queen, Timm Waller and Sharon Noyd, passed on their crowns and capes to the new royalty.   Attendants for the 2008 royal court are Garrett Miller, son of Grand and Amy Miller; Isaac Noyd, son of Charles and Neeli Noyd; Maddie Portwine, daughter of Greg and Stacy Portwine; and Shea Corwin, daughter of Brian and Heidi Corwin.. Dave's wife, Sandy,  read the following about her husband:  David Thompson was born in Olathe, KS, the first child of Bill and Jan Thompson. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Pawnee City. After high school, Dave attended one year of college at John Brown University in Arkansas and then returned to Nebraska to marry his childhood sweetheart, Sandy Leitschuck. We have four children (all girls) - Carrie Cramer, her husband Dan and their daughter Ava, Beth and her fiancé Aaron Phillips, Stephanie and Michelle. Prior to moving to Stromsburg, Dave and his family lived in Pawnee City and in Omaha. While in Omaha, Dave worked for Field Paper Company selling paper and graphic products to printers. He had the opportunity to move to central Nebraska and since his parents lived in Stromsburg and he was familiar with the community, he decided to move his family here. Soon after moving to Stromsburg in 1988, Dave became active in community events. Our family joined the Evangelical Free Church and found many new friends. That first spring began the many years he was one of the After Prom sponsors and this year, 20 years later, Dave was still a part of the After Prom activities. Dave has a love of music and humor. He participated in three of the Community Theatre productions and has been part of the Swedish Festival entertainment five different years including this year. Dave’s pleasant deep voice has always been an asset for him and helped him acquire his dream job announcing the high school football games each Friday night for the past 18 years. He enjoys watching the players and following their progress each week. Dave got to know many of these players quite well as he opened the weight room up for the early morning weightlifters for 10 years. During that time, Dave had the opportunity to be the oldest contestant to ever participate in the Strongest Swede Contest. Dave was active in following his children with their extra activities and has coached both girls basketball and softball throughout the years. As a member of the Evangelical Free Church, Dave has helped with many ministries including teaching Sunday school and helping with the youth group for over 15 years. Dave sings with the church’s men’s group, the Free Men II, and can be found most Sundays up on stage, either playing his guitar or helping to lead worship. In 2006, Dave and I purchased The Polk County News. We love the town of Stromsburg and Polk County and take pride in trying to highlight the positives of each community and the people that make up Polk County. Dave has always been ready to lend a hand wherever he feels he can help and is proud to be a part of this great community.

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