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Osceola girls were CRC runner up. Pictured are (front) Kinlee Feezell,Addie Theis, Emersyn Prososki, Kalisyn Prososki; (back) Coach Mariah Watts, Coach Tori Ehlers, Halee Peterson, Madison Kula, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Jessalyn Goodenkauf, Halle Gabel, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker and Coach Amanda Hinkle. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola girls were CRC runner up. Pictured are (front) Kinlee Feezell,Addie Theis, Emersyn Prososki, Kalisyn Prososki; (back) Coach Mariah Watts, Coach Tori Ehlers, Halee Peterson, Madison Kula, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Jessalyn Goodenkauf, Halle Gabel, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker and Coach Amanda Hinkle. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CRC Girls Runner Up is Osceola

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Above: Shauna Drozd was sworn in as County Treasurer on Monday by Clerk Magistrate Jodie Roberts. She takes over after Barb Swanson retired on Friday. Photo provided.

Above: Shauna Drozd was sworn in as County Treasurer on Monday by Clerk Magistrate Jodie Roberts. She takes over after Barb Swanson retired on Friday. Photo provided.

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Drozd Sworn in as County Treasurer

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Cory Ortman (age 27) of Newark, OH. Photo provided.

Cory Ortman (age 27) of Newark, OH. Photo provided.

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Sexual Exploitation of Minor

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Polk County Sheriff Dwaine W. Ladwig announces the arrest of an Ohio man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a minor.
Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

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Local Couple Presumed Deceased, Two Arrested for Murder

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
LINCOLN - Monday, the Lincoln Police Department released information that Hannah Neville (age 26) and Roberto Tanner (age 27) of Stromsburg are believed to be deceased. Officer Michon Morrow of LPD reported they arrested Sterling James (age 24) and his wife, Sadie Titus (age 22) of Lincoln.
1982 Hordville football team

1982 Hordville football team

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HPC Hall of Fame Inducts 2 Men & A Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Two men and one team were inducted into the High Plains Hall of Fame on Saturday. POLK – Saturday between the girls and boys’ basketball game, High Plains honored two individuals and one team by newly inducting them into the HPC Hall of Fame.First was the 1982 Hordville football team.
“Insomnia”

“Insomnia”

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“Insomnia”

Kelly, Evans Hullinger, Md, Facp
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
THE PRAIRIE DOCDifficulty sleeping is an common concern we hear about in primary care. Many of us will have trouble sleeping on occasion, but when that is a persistent pattern causing distress or functional impairment, we call it insomnia.

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14U Baseball Co-Op Coming in 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
WithAmerican Legion baseball having been a three-town effort during recent years, kids ages 1518 could continue their love of a sport they had played during their grade-school years.

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Library News

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: February: Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury March: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Alborn April: The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford May: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik...

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Pedicure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Pedicure Clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department to make an appointment.