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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Fridays at 1 PM: Bingo Cards, pool and puzzles daily

Remainder of November SNAP Benefits Issued to Nebraskans

Staff Report
Friday, November 14, 2025
Lincoln, NE – Today, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) distributed the remaining balance of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to all Nebraska recipients.This disbursement brings households to their full monthly SNAP amount for November.
Governor Jim Pillen (fourth from the left) poses with Nebraska Supreme Court Judges after he appointed the Honorable Derek Ray Vaughn of Omaha as Associate Supreme Court Justice. Photo was provided.

Governor Jim Pillen (fourth from the left) poses with Nebraska Supreme Court Judges after he appointed the Honorable Derek Ray Vaughn of Omaha as Associate Supreme Court Justice. Photo was provided.

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Gov. Pillen Appoints Derek Vaughn as Associate Supreme Court Justice

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of the Honorable Derek Ray Vaughn of Omaha to the Nebraska Supreme Court, representing the Second Judicial District. His appointment fills the vacancy left by Justice Miller-Lerman who stepped down Oct. 31 after 33 years of service.
Emory Conrad of York purchased GoodyPop at age 18.

Emory Conrad of York purchased GoodyPop at age 18.

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Teen Invests in Her Hometown, Purchasing GoodyPop in York

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Article from Nebraska Department of Economic Development Purchasing a business straight out of high school is not the career path most people take, but that is what Emory Conrad chose during her senior year at York High School.
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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
It’s definitely November, though the weather is milder than it could be. Driving through Stromsburg one sees several colorful trees, the only problem is it doesn’t last long! Yet it is a beautiful reminder of God’s creation and the beauty only He can create.
VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

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VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Polk County NewsSTROMSBURG - Veterans’ Day program was on Tuesday, and one veteran was honored and another received a quilt of valor.This Quilt of Valor was sewn by Sawyer Mundt, through our Quilts of Valor 4-H workshop. It was awarded to Gordon Olsen.

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ATV Accident Takes Life of One

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
ATV/Pedestrian accident 1 mile south of highway 66 on County Road C happened in Polk County on Thursday, November 6th about 5:18 pm.According to Polk County Sheriff Ladwig, the driver of the ATV was Nicholas Rodine, age 42, of Polk.
Above: Osceola had 5 quilts of valor presented on Veterans’ Day. Pictured are Amanda Hinkle, Dale Fjell, Michael Anderson, Lisa Goodell and James Langer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Osceola had 5 quilts of valor presented on Veterans’ Day. Pictured are Amanda Hinkle, Dale Fjell, Michael Anderson, Lisa Goodell and James Langer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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OSCEOLA PRESENTS 5 QOV ON VETERANS’ DAY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
OSCEOLA - Osceola held Veterans’ Day services on Tuesday, where all veterans were honored. Five were awarded a Quilt of Valor.1. James Langer -- James served in the Army National Guard from 1965-1971. He was stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Shelby-Rising City One Act performs “The Last Illusion” at Cross County on Saturday. Photo provided by Steve Moseley.

Shelby-Rising City One Act performs “The Last Illusion” at Cross County on Saturday. Photo provided by Steve Moseley.

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Shelby-Rising City Wins CC One Act Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
STROMSBURG - Cross County hosted One Act on Saturday with nine schools performing. Three of them were our county schools: Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City.Shelby-Rising City came out with first place with their play “The Last Illusion” by Dwayne Craft.
Above: Firemen help with a 2-car accident Tuesday afternoon at Cross County. Photo provided.

Above: Firemen help with a 2-car accident Tuesday afternoon at Cross County. Photo provided.

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Two Accidents on Tuesday and a Lurker on Sunday

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
STROMSBURG - Tuesday (Nov. 4th) was a busy day in Polk County, as there was an accident north of Stromsburg in the morning which took all day to clean up and one after school at Cross County.Information about the semi accident north of Stromsburg will be released later, and in next week’s issue.