Labor Day
Friday, August 21, 2026
Look for these yellow signs for Bargains for You on 92 from August 27-29. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.
Bargains on 92 and Osceola Garage Sales Make for a Big Shopping Weekend
Beth Sparrow
The weekend of August 27-29 is Bargains for You on 92, a road trip with rare finds.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Election Update--Statewide
Election Update--Statewide
Beth Sparrow
The November election is coming up, and Polk County News will keep you updated on what will be on...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
State Judges Visit Polk County
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.
News
Crosswalk at 4th Street and Hwy 81 in Stromsburg
News Staff
The crosswalk light at highway 81 and 4th Street between Subway and Cornerstone Bank was working...
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Restoring a Promise to the Winnebago People
Restoring a Promise to the Winnebago People
Deb Fischer
Restoring a Promise to the Winnebago PeopleREPRESENTING YOUAs we celebrateAmerica’s 250th birthday...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Growing the Good Life
Growing the Good Life
Adrian Smith
REPRESENTING YOUCompetition challenges us to be better.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Sports
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.
CROSS COUNTY COUGARS VOLLEYBALL
Ken Kush
STROMSBURG- New first year head coachAshley Warren will face a few challenges as she takes over the...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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.
POLK COUNTY/AQUINAS SLAMMERS SOFTBALL
Ken Kush
STROMSBURG- One of the key ingredients to success when putting together four schools to make one...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
From the Corn Rows/Stalks
Ken Kush
The process of taking team photos and making sure the names of the athletes are spelled correctly...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Obituaries
Carolyn Nordberg
News Staff
Carolyn Ann Nordberg, age 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Stromsburg, Nebraska, passed away August 19, 2026 at Hillcrest Firethorn Nursing Home in Lincoln.Memorial…
Vincent Krol
News Staff
Vincent Allen Krol, age 76, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away August 16, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.A private family graveside memorial…
Richard “Dick” Sealey
News Staff
Richard L. “Dick” Sealey, 76, of Lincoln, formerly of Polk, died on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 in Lincoln after a courageous long fought battle with cancer.…
Opinion
This Federal Proposal Would Put the Brakes on American Innovation
Jennifer Pagán
Innovation and entrepreneurship are essential to the U.S. economy.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Gov. Pillen Extends Executive Order to Support Wildfire and Drought Recovery
News Staff
LINCOLN, NE – Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen reissued an executive order extending relief for...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Improving USMCA is a Win for Nebraska
Improving USMCA is a Win for Nebraska
Pete Ricketts
NEBRASKA SENATOR“Trade, not aid” is the motto of hard-working farmers and ranchers across the...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
