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Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Daycare Needed in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Moms in Polk County are struggling to find daycare. They WANT to work but can’t because they have babies or toddlers. How can we help this need? There are approximately 10 licensed daycares in Polk County; most of these are in Osceola and Stromsburg.
Photo provided by Cindy Avery

Photo provided by Cindy Avery

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Supporting the Parks

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The park committee held a 'Festival of Tables' fundraising event on Saturday the for a new park pavilion. The event raised $8,994 for Blackbird Park.
Photo provided by Cindy Avery

Photo provided by Cindy Avery

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Loving the Gresham Library

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Gresham Public Library had a LOVE-ly Story Hour on Saturday with a story about a little robot looking for the meaning of love, Fruit Loop hearts, and the most amazing robots we’ve ever seen! Thank you to all our visitors for encouraging the love of reading in our youngest patrons.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The family of Marilyn J. Dey, will be hosting a Book Signing Open House in honor of Marilyn’s new book titled “Walking in the Light of His Glory” on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Dey Warehouse located on the east edge of Gresham. Books will be available for sale at the event.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Gresham Softball signup deadline is March 1st. To register or for more information visit Gresham Softball Program Facebook page. Gresham Library is open to all ages on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information visit Gresham Public Library Facebook page or contact the Village Office.

Court News: For the Record

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
For January, up to January 14, 2023: Cory L. Becker, domestic assault, causing bodily injury, 15 days in jail, 15 days credit for days served, 24 months probation Derick L. Luhring, DUI first offense, $500 fine, 6 months probation, 60 days driver’s license revocation Kim A.
Jett Vrbka and Carter Eickmeier both took first in their last year doing the Double Dog tournament. Photos provided

Jett Vrbka and Carter Eickmeier both took first in their last year doing the Double Dog tournament. Photos provided

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Double Dog Wrestlers in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
SHELBY — Double Dog Wrestling competed in Shelby over the weekend.
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February is Cancer Prevention Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
February is here and while personal health matter every month, there is a special reason to get checked for cancer. February is National Cancer Prevention Month and Saturday, Feb. 4 is World Cancer Day. The Polk County News sat down with Dr.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
• Monthly Senior Dinner will be Monday, Feb. 6, at noon at the community center. • Monthly Village Board meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the village office. • Gresham Softball sign up deadline is March 1.