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Osceola teachers Cheri Prososki and Tori Ehlers celebrated the 1/2 way point of AR Days (Accelerated Reader) by going to Gathering Grounds for drinks for their students (and for the teachers too)! Photo provided.

Osceola teachers Cheri Prososki and Tori Ehlers celebrated the 1/2 way point of AR Days (Accelerated Reader) by going to Gathering Grounds for drinks for their students (and for the teachers too)! Photo provided.

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Little Bulldogs Have Drinks for Good Reading

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Activities at Osceola Senior Center for February.February 11 Potluck at 11:30 AM with the catholic ladies hosting. Casseroles and dessert are furnished. Please bring a side dish to complete the meal. All are welcome.February 23 Polk County pool at Polk at 1:30 PM Pool and coffee at the center daily.

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Library

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Library will host Story Hour Feb. 18, 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 meet Feb. 23, at 5:00. We will be discussing Sandwich by Catherine Newman.

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No Burning of Any Kind

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
From the Stromsburg Volunteer Fire Department: With the current dry and warm weather we are experiencing and looking at the extended forecast we are in for an extended time where absolutely NO BURNING of any kind will be allowed, this includes fire pits.

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Peterson Named to Deans’ Commendation List

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LINCOLN, NE -- Lilly Peterson of Stromsburg has been named to the Deans’ Commendation List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

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Speech Results from Osceola & Shelby-RC

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Friday at Osceola: Ella and Lily Cramer - 1st CHAMPS in Duet Acting Kylie Moore - 4th CHAMPS – Extemp Kylie Moore - 1st Next-in – Persuasive Kylie Moore - 6th Next-in - POI Saturday at SRC: OID – Ghostbusters – Graycen Michel, Naima Ramirez, Atlee Schweitzer, Marivel Nyberg, and Ella Cramer - 5th...

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Report from Council: Roads and More

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
City council met Monday, February 9th. Up for discussion was riding e-bikes, scooters and other related objects on sidewalks and streets. These are not to be ridden or parked on sidewalks in the business district. See the two new ordinances for more information.A construction update was given.