Football Contest Winner
Morris Wins Week 3
Beth Sparrow
Our winner for week 3 is Mary Morris.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Above: Cars lined the street in front of the museum. People grabbed a drink at Forest Moon’s trailer, visited the buildings and heard Chris Sayre (below) in the old church. The Historical Society is raising money for an additional building. The goal is of $150,000 is shown below with about half already raised. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
Cars, Music, Tours and More at the Museum
Beth Sparrow
OSCEOLA - Many locals gathered Sunday afternoon to ride in an old car, quench their thirst with...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Cross County crowned the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Jed Berggren and Ella Cramer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
CC Homecoming King/Queen
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Above: Tasha Hackett’s book Planning for Nickie (right) was nominated for a Christy award. Photo provided.
Hackett Nominated for National Award
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Tasha Hackett, author from Stromsburg, has been nominated for a Christy Award.What’s a Christy Award, you ask? The Christy Award is a national award for Christian fiction. Since 1999, The Christy Awards have honored Christian novels of excellence, imagination, and creativity.
News
Polk County Health Dept. Influenza Immunization Clinics
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The Polk County Health Department will sponsor ADULT (age 19 yrs.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The bust of Tom Osborne, who was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame this past Saturday. Photo was provided.
Nebraska Legend Tom Osborne Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame
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LINCOLN, NE – Saturday, Governor Jim Pillen joined members of the Nebraska Hall of Fame for the...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Keeping Nebraskans Connected
Keeping Nebraskans Connected
Adrian Smith
REPRESENTING YOUThere is something special about the place we are blessed to call home.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Sports
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
PCN Athletes of the Week for September 24, 2026
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Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
SRC’s Layne Donner (45) gets the pass break up in the endzone. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Shelby-RC Finishes Road Win at Home
Beth Sparrow
DAVID CITY - Weather was a factor for every team this weekend, but a change of location didn’t...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Left- Cross County sophomore Piyper Berggren (2) sets up the Cougars front line. Right- Senior Saphira Osentowski is on the attack against the H & H defense. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
Cougars’ Busiest Week of the Year
Beth Sparrow
STROMSBURG - Cross County volleyball had a busy week with two triangulars and their home tournament...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Obituaries
Payton Ackerson
News Staff
Payton Lorrainne Ackerson, 16, went to her heavenly home after an ebike accident surrounded by her family and her boyfriend Hudson and his family. She succumed…
Ronald Glasser
News Staff
Ronald D. Glasser, 96, of Clarks, died on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at his home near Clarks. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 at…
Darrell Bolton
News Staff
Darrell Clark Bolton, age 89 of Benedict, NE died Thursday, September 10, 2026 in York, NE. He was born November 25, 1936 at Benedict to Carl and Viola (Farley…
Opinion
Whistle while you work
Whistle while you work
Rick Holtz
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKThe Seven Dwarves were right. You need to whistle while you work.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Suicide Awareness Month
Suicide Awareness Month
Pete Ricketts
NEBRASKA SENATORSuicide remains a leading cause of death in the United States.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Community Connection
Community Connection
News Staff
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationOctober is Lupus Awareness...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
