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News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The residents and families enjoyed the various music at the Recital on Sunday, April 19th. Eighteen students performed on piano, guitar and accordion.
Go back in time at Homestead National Park in Beatrice. Photo provided.

Go back in time at Homestead National Park in Beatrice. Photo provided.

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Homestead National Historical Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Homestead Days

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
BEATRICE, Neb. – Visitors to Homestead National Historical Park are invited to the park’s grounds at the Education Center on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 to participate in a full weekend of free activities, demonstrations, and performances.Homestead National Historical Park will be...
Working for Nebraska’s Families

Working for Nebraska’s Families

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Working for Nebraska’s Families

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
REPRESENTING YOU“Welcome to the Good Life.” A phrase every traveler sees as they cross our state lines. For many, it’s just a slogan. But for those of us who call this state home, it’s something deeper. It’s a promise.I see this promise fulfilled every day.
PCN Brings Home 8 Awards

PCN Brings Home 8 Awards

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PCN Brings Home 8 Awards

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
LINCOLN — The Nebraska PressAssociation (NPA) celebrated the best in Nebraska journalism during its annual convention held April 17-18 in Lincoln.There were 2,051 separate entries judged by members of the North Dakota Newspaper Association.The Polk County News brought home 8 awards: 1st place...
Pictured are some of the candidates who visited Polk County last Monday: David Huebner (Congress, district 3), Sheila Korth-Focken (Governor) and Angie Eberspacher (State BOE). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Pictured are some of the candidates who visited Polk County last Monday: David Huebner (Congress, district 3), Sheila Korth-Focken (Governor) and Angie Eberspacher (State BOE). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES VISIT POLK COUNTY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA - Last Monday (the 13th), some politicians visited Polk County and gave their presentation on why they were running and should be elected.
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State FBLA

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Shelby-Rising City did well at state FBLA.
Peyton Hofmann, Sydney Hengelfelt and Cannen Mooney received RHOP scholarships to Chadron State. Photos provided.

Peyton Hofmann, Sydney Hengelfelt and Cannen Mooney received RHOP scholarships to Chadron State. Photos provided.

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Three Selected for RHOP at Chadron

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CHADRON – 25 Nebraska high school students have been selected for the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Chadron State College.Students selected as participants in the program are awarded full-tuition scholarships, and prioritized admission to their respective programs at the University...
304 Main Suites held their grand opening on Saturday. In addition to a clothing boutique, there is an anesthetician and tanning coming soon. Photo provided.

304 Main Suites held their grand opening on Saturday. In addition to a clothing boutique, there is an anesthetician and tanning coming soon. Photo provided.

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304 Main Suites Open

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
STROMSBURG - A new business, or rather collection of businesses, recently opened in Stromsburg. Saturday they had their grand opening. 304 Main Suites is home to a growing collection of small businesses.