Exercise and Arthritis: What Really Works

THE PRAIRIE DOCIf your joints ache after sitting too long or make crackling sounds when you get up, you’re not alone. More than half of older adults in the U.S.

Cougars 2025 Homecoming Parade

Adult Influenza Immunization Clinics

The Polk County Health Department will sponsor ADULT (age 19 yrs. and older) Influenza Immunization Clinics at the following locations in Polk County in October. Please call the location of your choice to schedule an appointment.October 7, 2025A.J.M.C.H.C. Health Fair 6:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Center for Rural Affairs to host conservation field day and webinar on beginning farmer land access

The Center for RuralAffairs will soon hold two events: Online - LandAccess and Beginning Farmers Webinar: Tools and Resources, Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This free webinar will offer support and information to beginning farmers and landowners looking to connect.

Nebraska State Fair Volunteer Program Celebrates Remarkable Contributions in 2025

The Nebraska State Fair proudly announced the outstanding achievements of its 2025 Volunteer Program, highlighting the dedication and generosity of the individuals who help make the Fair possible.

CCC Receives Significant NSF Grant

Central Community College has received almost $1 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The money will help CCC teach mechatronics to working adults and students in adult education programs.Mechatronics is a mix of computers and machines and is often called industrial automation.

Senior Center

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

Nebraskaland Photo Contest Begins Oct. 1

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2025 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1.Submissions should be made at Magazine.OutdoorNebraska.gov. To be eligible for the contest, photos should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time Oct. 31.

Pedicure Clinics

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.

Work to begin soon on Windmill SRA aquatic habitat project

Aquatic habitat and angler access improvements will be made at Windmill State RecreationArea near Gibbon.Starting the week of Sept. 22, park visitors and anglers can expect some areas to have limited access due to construction. The park will remain open to camping and use of the facilities.