Warnick to be Honored on State Memorial
Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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On June 6, 2024, the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial will hold its grand opening in Papillion.
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COLUMBUS - All four of our area teams headed to Columbus for district quiz bowl last week. Cross County came out in second place and qualified for state. Osceola placed fifth.Cross County beat Shelby-Rising City in their first match to advance, followed by a win over Nebraska Christian 35-25. They…
The Shelby-Rising City school district has announced that Brittney Pflueger will be the new Activities Director starting next fall.Pflueger has been around sports her whole life, and has grown up watching her dad lead as a principal for thirty years.Originally from Tecumseh, she earned her…
As of May 1, 2024, the York Medical Clinic’s remote location in Stromsburg will be closing, and patients who wish to continue their care are being advised to visit the York Medical Clinic orYork Quick Clinic in York. Amy Schroeder is the Practice Administrator for the York Medical Clinic. “This was…
On June 6, 2024, the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial will hold its grand opening in Papillion. This statewide Memorial honors the 396 Nebraska military personnel who were Killed In Action (KIA) during the Vietnam War, as well as an additional four Sailors from the USS Evans.Featured on this…
York Medical Clinic Location in Stromsburg Closing
Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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As of May 1, 2024, the York Medical Clinic’s remote location in Stromsburg will be closing, and patients who wish to continue their care are being advised to visit the York Medical Clinic orYork Qu
New S-RC AD Announced
Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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The Shelby-Rising City school district has announced that Brittney Pflueger will be the new Activities Director starting next fall.
CROSS COUNTY QUIZ BOWL STATEBOUND, OSCEOLA 5TH
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COLUMBUS - All four of our area teams headed to Columbus for district quiz bowl last week. Cross County came out in second place and qualified for state.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Get out to Nebraska’s state parks this May
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Spring soon will turn to summer. Get outdoors and spend some time in Nebraska’s state parks this May. A variety of events are planned for those for all ages and interests.
Auxiliary News
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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The Shelby Legion Auxiliary Spring Tea will be Tuesday, April
30th at 1:30 PM at the Shelby Legion Club.
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PCN Athletes of the Week
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes.
Central Nebraska’s Best Compete in GI
Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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GRAND ISLAND – The best of the best converged on Grand Island for the Central Nebraska Track Championships.
Obituaries
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JoElla E. “Joker” Stromberg, 67, of Columbus, formerly of Polk, died on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus. Memorial services are…
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Karen Annette Nelsen, 85, of Osceola, Nebraska passed away on April 16, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Home in Osceola, Nebraska.No services are scheduled. Karen…
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Robert Gregg Eklund (Gregg) passed away March 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. atAugustana Lutheran Church in…
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Gov. Ricketts Highlights New 988 Phone Number for Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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This morning, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. After two years of planning and preparation, the new three-digit suicide prevention line—988—will go live on Saturday, July 16. Callers will be able to use 988 around the clock to make a direct connection to trained crisis counselors. All calls are free and confidential.
