Polk Library News

by Becky Carlstrom, librarian Good afternoon from the Polk Public Library. Great news is, I didn’t blow in today!! Thank you everyone for the thoughts, hugs, and prayers given to me last week after the death of my sister. They were very much appreciated and really helped me through the week!

Merrick Co. Sheriff Presents to HPC Elementary

High Plains Community Elementary School Hosted the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office for Red Ribbon Week and Halloween Safety!Approximately 100 students took part in this exciting and educational presentation!

High Plains Honor Roll 1st Quarter 2025-26

HIGH HONORS: Seniors: Peyton Hofmann, Rylee Hofmann, Brodey Spurling, Dakota Gress Juniors: Jacey Dubas, Tessa Morris, Kinley Spurling, Hallie-Jo Urkoski Freshmen: Jeremiah Carlson, Jayden Engler, Bowdy Glasser, Camden Mattox 8th Grade: Josie Spurling, Peyton Van Pelt, Izzy Helgoth 7th...

Giving Thanks Before A Meal

Why do we give thanks before a meal? Does it become routine to you? I know it does to me. When I was young, we said the same prayer before the meal every day. Now as an adult, we’re teaching our kids to do the same. It’s not the same prayer I prayed, but it is a routine prayer that doesn’t change.

Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell In the Bible we read a lot about Peter, James, and John, the three disciples out of a total of twelve who made up Jesus’ inner circle of friends. These are the three whose conversations with Christ are often recorded in God’s Word.

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

“And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

Senior Center

November 4 Blood pressures by the Polk County health department 930 to 11:30 AM November 11 Bunco at 1 PM November 12 Potluck at 11:30 AM with the Catholic ladies serving. Casseroles and desserts will be furnished. You may bring a side dish to complete the meal. All are welcome to attend.

Thanksgiving Meals

The First United Methodist Church of Osceola will once again be preparing Thanksgiving boxes of food to give to members of our community. Our church is dedicated to providing help to friends in need.

Library News

Happening at the Library in November Story Hour will be held on Wed. Nov 12 at 4:00. All children between Pre-K and 5th grade are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, treats and fun.Book Club will be Mon. Nov 17 at 5:00. We will be discussing 'Here One Moment' by Liane Moriarty. Please join us!

Aspects

Osceola residents and those within other Polk County communities may be well pleased by having re-gained that precious morning hour at the end of DST 2025! I also believe most associate “alertness” as being a great contributor to “safety” and that extra hour in the morning can mean so much!