Serving the Loup Valley for 142 Years
Bruha Inducted Into
Polka Hall of Fame
Laddie E. Bruha, well-known Ord accordion musician, was surprised, proud and deeply humbled to be inducted into the Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame on Sept. 14, 2025 in recognition of his lifetime achievement in the field of polka music.
The Sokol movement was founded in Prague in 1862 to foster national identity, unity and discipline. The movement spread internationally with early units established throughout the U.S. and other countries to support immigrants, culture and patriotism. Sokol played a very important role in the Czech resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II and still serves as a cultural hub for Czechs and Slovaks in the United States to this day.
“I am very honored to receive this award and very proud that all our family was there to help me celebrate,” Bruha stated. “My life has revolved around family, farming, music and my faith.”
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The Quiz office will be closed on Friday for a Junk Jaunt® sale. UPS drop-off services will still be available for your packages that are ready-to-go (with labels and tape) with driver pick-up by 12 p.m. as usual.
A ribbon cutting celebration was held Tues., Sept. 16 for Smith House, Ord's newest Airbnb lodging. Many friends, neighbors, local business owners and Chamber members were on hand for the event. The demolition and construction work was accomplished by Cathy (Smith) Coble and her brother, John from the family home where they were raised. To read the story on Smith House, pick up the Sept. 24 edition of The Ord Quiz.
