Weekend in Osceola was 150 years in the making

  • Roxanne Page, Linda Anderson, Lou Kresha and Kay Jones mark the dedication of the Legion Auxiliary veteran's bench. Photo by Beth Sparrow
    Roxanne Page, Linda Anderson, Lou Kresha and Kay Jones mark the dedication of the Legion Auxiliary veteran's bench. Photo by Beth Sparrow
  • Visitors were taken on a trip into the past with the memorabilia display next door at the senior center. Photo by Beth Sparrow
    Visitors were taken on a trip into the past with the memorabilia display next door at the senior center. Photo by Beth Sparrow

    OSCEOLA — This last weekend Osceola celebrated its 150th year! The city was founded in October 1871 but due to COVID the celebration was moved to July 4th weekend in 2022

    Friday evening the Legion Auxiliary veterans’ bench was dedicated at the cemetery. Following that at Ryan Hill golf course there were burgers and ice cream followed by the annual fireworks show.

    Saturday morning kicked off with the…