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Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sen. Hughes: Bill provides 81 project funding

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
LINCOLN — State Senator Jana Hughes has signed on to a bill that would provide funding for the U.S. Highway 81 improvement project.
Gresham Native Named Law Partner

Gresham Native Named Law Partner

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Gresham Native Named Law Partner

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Smith Anderson, the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has elected attorney Philip Romohr as a partner in the firm, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

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Mental Health Matters

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Health impacts everyone. There are many parts to it, one of which is mental health. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It can determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. We need to take care of all parts of our health.
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. Photo provided

The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. Photo provided

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Soybean Board Seeks Farmers Interested in Nomination

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. USB’s 77 volunteer farmer- leaders work on behalf of all U.S.
Blake Shelton is coming Lincoln. Subscribe to the Polk County News for a chance to win tickets. Elevate Marketing Photo

Blake Shelton is coming Lincoln. Subscribe to the Polk County News for a chance to win tickets. Elevate Marketing Photo

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Subscribe to PCN & You May Go See Blake Shelton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Polk County News has a pair of tickets to the Blake Shelton concert on Thursday, Feb. 16 to give away. The concert will be at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The winner is responsible for their own transportation and parking.

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CCC Announces Fall Semester Honor Lists

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2022 fall semester.
Rick and Kimberly Holtz have joined Sparrow Publications, the parent company of the Polk County News. They are joined by Calvin, 11, Penny, 8, Charlie, 5, and Timmy, 1. PCN photo

Rick and Kimberly Holtz have joined Sparrow Publications, the parent company of the Polk County News. They are joined by Calvin, 11, Penny, 8, Charlie, 5, and Timmy, 1. PCN photo

Here We Grow Again

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Polk County News enters 2023 and is pleased to announce its continued growth by adding two additional owners. Rick and Kimberly Holtz have joined Sparrow Publications, the parent company of the Polk County News.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is sworn into office on Thursday. The Nebraska Legislature also returned to work last week. Photo provided

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is sworn into office on Thursday. The Nebraska Legislature also returned to work last week. Photo provided

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Hughes Hits Ground Running

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
LINCOLN — The new legislative session kicked off last week and newly elected State Senator Jana Hughes is hitting the ground running. Hughes joined the other 48 senators on Wednesday, Jan. 4 for the first day of the session. The first five days saw more than 250 bills introduced.