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Fuller Wins Week 7

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The winner of week seven’s football contest is Kent Fuller who only missed three.Coming in second also missing three was Donna Krumbach, but Fuller was closer to the tie breaker. Two only missed four which was Andy Vrbka and Nyal Rowse.There were 38 entries again this week.
Above: Many attended the health fair at Annie Jeffrey Health Center. Photo provided.

Above: Many attended the health fair at Annie Jeffrey Health Center. Photo provided.

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HEALTH FAIR WAS SUCCESSFUL

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
OSCEOLA - The 21st Annual Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center Fall Health Fair was held on Tuesday, October 7th at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center.

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Daycare Update

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
There are two more daycares on the horizon. A rumor is circulating about one closing, but we confirmed all current daycare providers are still in business.Just in October 2nd’s newspaper, there was someone requesting a zoning change so she could have daycare in her home.
Jocelyn Olivia will perform Saturday at Gathering Grounds in Osceola. She is a Christian-country singer, and this is sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Swede Home Church. Photo provided.

Jocelyn Olivia will perform Saturday at Gathering Grounds in Osceola. She is a Christian-country singer, and this is sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Swede Home Church. Photo provided.

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MUSICIAN JOCELYN TO PERFORM IN OSCEOLA

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
OSCEOLA- Saturday, October 18th Calvary Lutheran Swede Home church is hosting a musical event at Gathering Grounds in Osceola. Jocelyn Olivia will be coming to perform from noon to 2 PM. Steve and his staff will have their coffee and specialty drinks available.
On Tuesday, October 7th, two sheriffs were inducted into the Nebraska Sheriff’s Hall of Fame. On the left is our own Polk County Sheriff, Dwaine Ladwig and on the right is Neil Miller, Buffalo County Sheriff and son of Allen and Roslyn Miller of Osceola. Photo provided.

On Tuesday, October 7th, two sheriffs were inducted into the Nebraska Sheriff’s Hall of Fame. On the left is our own Polk County Sheriff, Dwaine Ladwig and on the right is Neil Miller, Buffalo County Sheriff and son of Allen and Roslyn Miller of Osceola. Photo provided.

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Sheriff Inducted into Hall of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
KEARNEY- Two sheriffs were inducted into the Nebraska Sheriff’s Hall of Fame last Tuesday, our own Dwaine Ladwig and Neil Miller of Kearney.Sheriff Ladwig’s career in law enforcement spans nearly fifty years of dedicated service.

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Hot Pursuit Through 3 Counties Led to Two Arrests

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
On Thursday night, October 2nd around 10:30 PM, a York County deputy initiated a traffic stop near the Waco interchange for a traffic violation. The vehicle that committed the traffic violation failed to pull over and a pursuit was initiated.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS:

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Stromsburg: Downtown Boo (on the Square), Friday, Oct. 31st from 4-6 PM Benedict: Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 26th from 3-5 PM Osceola: Spooktacular, Sunday, Oct. 26th from 3-5 PM on the square with hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream Polk: Wednesday, Oct.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 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
Brandon Siffring and Danica Watts were selected as representatives on the Youth Activation Committee through Special Olympics of Nebraska! Way to be amazing! Photo was provided

Brandon Siffring and Danica Watts were selected as representatives on the Youth Activation Committee through Special Olympics of Nebraska! Way to be amazing! Photo was provided

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Flood Visits Weather Service & Speaks Out on Shutdown

Representing You
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Flood visited the National Weather Service in Omaha on Friday and heard firsthand how the Democrat Shutdown is impacting this local office.Right now, they aren’t getting paid.Democrats need to vote to reopen the government and to pay the people helping to keep America safe.