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“The Not-So Silent Struggle of Sleep Apnea”

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“The Not-So Silent Struggle of Sleep Apnea”

Andrew Ellsworth, Md

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

THE PRAIRIE DOCTake a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, February 25, 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

1-2-3 Get Ready Coach ‘Here I Come!”

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1-2-3 Get Ready Coach ‘Here I Come!”

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Top- Coach Tanner Kuhn braces himself as Eli Fjell is set to jump in his arms following the seniors win at 190 pounds. Above-Just one wrestler later Kuhn gets 215 pounder Coy Vrbka as he too won a state championship for the Huskies. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Lines on the Page

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

LINES ON THE PAGEThere is a quote that I love—attributed to Ray Bradbury, “Then the long march from the rim of the cave to the edge of the cliff where we flung ourselves off and built our wings on the way down.”Many people claim it as theirs. I’m giving Ray credit.To me, it means, take that risk.

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Elite 11 Program Supports Stapleton Student’s Path to Rural Veterinary Medicine

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Lincoln —For students who dream of serving rural Nebraska as a veterinarian, the Elite 11 program offers financial support, direction, and connection.Now in its early stages, the Elite 11 program supports students pursuing careers in large animal veterinary medicine.

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Strategic trail ride changes made at select state parks

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

To strategically improve efficiencies and manage resources across the Nebraska state park system, guided horse trail rides have been discontinued at Ponca State Park and Chadron State Park.Nebraska Game and Parks will continue offering trail rides at Fort Robinson, Platte River, Eugene T. Mahoney...

The Osceola Dazzlers Cheer and Dance Squad competed at the State Cheer and Dance at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island this past Friday. Photo was provided.

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STATE CHEER AND DANCE

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Activities at Osceola Senior Center for February.March 2 Polk County cards at Stromsburg March 3 blood pressure by Polk County Health Department 9:30 to 11:30 March 10 Bunko at 1 PM March 23 Polk County pool at Stromsburg at 1:30 March 25 potluck Lenten lunch food provided may bring a side if you...

Students invited to submit calendar contest entries

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Students invited to submit calendar contest entries

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking students’ entries for the 2027 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar.

Cross County speech competed in Grand Island. Photo provided.

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Speech Results from GI

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Below are results from the Viking Voice speech meet in GI: (Champs 1-6, Next-In 7-12, Consolation 13-18) Duet: Ella and Lily - 3rd, Atlee and Marivel - 17th Entertainment, Naima - 9th Extemporaneous, Kylie - 9th OID: Ella, Graycen, Marivel, Naima, Atlee - 4th OID: Selah, Olivia P., Lily, Emarie,...