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Due to the wet and cold conditions outdoors, the annual Osceola Easter Egg Hunt last Wednesday was moved indoors to the Polk County Fairgrounds. Photos were provided.

Due to the wet and cold conditions outdoors, the annual Osceola Easter Egg Hunt last Wednesday was moved indoors to the Polk County Fairgrounds. Photos were provided.

Easter Egg Hunt Moved Indoors

Game and Parks lifts temporary campfire ban

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.Game and Parks also lifted its ban on prescribed burns.This follows the State of Nebraska’s decision to rescind its burn ban after recent rains.A temporary ban on...

Library

The Library will host Story Hour April 22 at 4:00. All children between Pre-K and 2nd grade are encouraged to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The Library Book Club will be meeting April 27 at 5:00. We will be discussing A Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.
Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

LINES ON THE PAGEI didn’t anticipate that my praying for people: all people, me, my kids and grandkids, my neighbors, my brothers and sisters all across the world would bring to mind the lady with the vessels in 2 Kings 4.She was in a tough spot.
Cross County quiz bowl had their last meet last Wednesday. They competed in the history bowl and took third place (bronze) in Seward. EMF won the event. Pictured are the seniors: Naima Ramirez, Cannen Mooney, Colton Duncan and Kirk Sparrow. Photo provided by Johanna Nielsen, quiz bowl sponsor.

Cross County quiz bowl had their last meet last Wednesday. They competed in the history bowl and took third place (bronze) in Seward. EMF won the event. Pictured are the seniors: Naima Ramirez, Cannen Mooney, Colton Duncan and Kirk Sparrow. Photo provided by Johanna Nielsen, quiz bowl sponsor.

Cross County Quiz Bowl Last Meet

Saige Land & Cattle Joins American Angus Association

Saige Land & Cattle LLC, Stromsburg, Nebraska, are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Mark Mc-Cully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.The American Angus Association, with more than 21,000 active adult and junior members, is the...

DHHS Preparing Community Partners for Medicaid Work Requirements

DHHS Preparing Community Partners for Medicaid Work Requirements Lincoln, NE – With Medicaid Work Requirements set to go into effect this May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has increased its public outreach regarding these changes, including collaborative meetings with its...
Michelle Roesener of Corteva presents the check to Cross County FFA. From left to right: Roesener, Emarie Bowman, MaHaylee Dotson-Monroe, Yagiz Kerabiyik, Sawyer Anderson, Wyatt Smith, and Joe O’Brien (FFA advisor). Photo provided.

Michelle Roesener of Corteva presents the check to Cross County FFA. From left to right: Roesener, Emarie Bowman, MaHaylee Dotson-Monroe, Yagiz Kerabiyik, Sawyer Anderson, Wyatt Smith, and Joe O’Brien (FFA advisor). Photo provided.

Corteva Community Betterment Grant Supports Cross County FFA Livestock Program

The Cross County FFA Chapter has received a $1,500 Community Betterment Grant from Corteva Agriscience of York, Nebraska.
Stromsburg P.E.O. Chapter AR installed their 2026-27 officers. From L to R: Cinda Koinzan, Pres., Beth Sparrow, V.P, Carolyn Frazier, Recording Sec., Diana Johnson, Corr. Sec., Kendra Waller, Treas., Janice Gonnerman, Chaplain. Not pictured Cheryl Erickson, Guard. P.E.O. is a philanthropic education organization where women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

Stromsburg P.E.O. Chapter AR installed their 2026-27 officers. From L to R: Cinda Koinzan, Pres., Beth Sparrow, V.P, Carolyn Frazier, Recording Sec., Diana Johnson, Corr. Sec., Kendra Waller, Treas., Janice Gonnerman, Chaplain. Not pictured Cheryl Erickson, Guard. P.E.O. is a philanthropic education organization where women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

AR P.E.O. Elects New Officers