August 19, 2026
Look for these yellow signs for Bargains for You on 92 from August 27-29. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.
Election Update--Statewide
The Polk Market was held on Saturday with local vendors. Many sold their items in the community building and outside around main street. Photo provided.
State Judges Visit Polk County
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
OSCEOLA - The Nebraska Supreme Court judges along with their team visited Polk County last Wednesday. The visit was part of their annual tour, where they take three days and visit a region of Nebraska. Their visit coincided with Trial Court Appreciation week.
Football Contest Returns Next Week
Comparison with Previous Years
Members of the Cross County volleyball team include, front row (L-R); Cortina Donnelly, Ava Pruter, Ella Cramer, Saphira Osentowski. Row 2- Layla Torczon, Hadley Larson, Eastyn David, Selah Gehring, Harley Hedrick. Back row- Kenzie Rowse, Cedrynna Rystrom, Sophia Anson, Jaelynn Wittgren, Chloe Johnston, Piyper Berggren. Not pictured: Finley Peterson. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
Members of the Polk County/Aquinas Slammers softball team include front row (L-R); head coach Angie Schroetlin, Kelsey Brehm, Brooklyn Banholzer, Jordyn Vandenberg, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catalan, coach Carrie Swanson. Row 2-Misty Noble, Olive Peterson, Faith Samek, MaCadden Turner, Dulce Ramirez-Catalan. Third row- coach Roy Emory, Audrey Gardner, Madelyn Emory, Jadelynn Gifford, Chloe Schott, coach Kim Baloun. Top row- Makenna Fuhrman, Kyndall Boruch, SM KK Baloun. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
Larry Moore
Barbara Thingstad
Robin Perry
Missing the Basketball of My Youth
