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Election 2026 Coverage: Filings So Far

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
OSCEOLA - Filings for the 2026 election are starting to come in. The county clerk’s office sent filings received as of Monday at 3 PM. The state filings were accessed at 3:30 PM Monday.Filings for incumbents must be done by Tuesday, February 17th at 5 PM.
The York City Auditorium has been the location for much of the CRC tournament for many years. Photo provided.

The York City Auditorium has been the location for much of the CRC tournament for many years. Photo provided.

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History of CRC and York Auditorium

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
YORK - Since this is the week for CRC basketball, mostly at the York Auditorium, we thought we would take a look back at the history of the legendary location and teams of the past CRC.
Above: Gov. Pillen officially files for re-election. Photo provided.

Above: Gov. Pillen officially files for re-election. Photo provided.

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Gov. Pillen Officially Files for Re-Election

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, with his family by his side, officially filed Monday to run for re-election as Governor of Nebraska.He enters the field with a historic $11.8 million raised since taking office in 2023, along with the “Complete and Total” Endorsement of President Donald J.
Above: Cross County robotics had a rough day at O’Neill but 5155E “Cereal Killers” (Sam Haug and Brad Lott, pictured) still came home with the design award. Photo provided by Heather Haug. More on robotics on page 4 (Headlight).

Above: Cross County robotics had a rough day at O’Neill but 5155E “Cereal Killers” (Sam Haug and Brad Lott, pictured) still came home with the design award. Photo provided by Heather Haug. More on robotics on page 4 (Headlight).

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Cross County 5155E Wins Design Award

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Joe Sunday was honored over the weekend for 45 years of service to Osceola Fire and Rescue. He is pictured (left) with Asst. Chief Andy Roberts. Photo provided.

Joe Sunday was honored over the weekend for 45 years of service to Osceola Fire and Rescue. He is pictured (left) with Asst. Chief Andy Roberts. Photo provided.

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Osceola Fire & Rescue Honors Service

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sunday night Osceola Fire and Rescue held their 16th annual Jim and Lorraine Lewis Banquet.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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

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Pedicure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 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.

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Shelby-RC Speech Results from Scotus

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
VARSITY: OID Champions (Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Kreyten Zimmerman, Kasey Fischbach, Hayden Reznicek, Charlie Thompson) Serious Prose 6th place: Charlie Thompson Humorous Prose 3rd place: Hayden Reznicek NOVICE Extemp 4th place: Stephanie Hawthorne Poetry 5th place: Stephanie Hawthorne POI...