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Propery Tax Statements- Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Propery Tax Statements- Don’t Tell the Whole Story

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Propery Tax Statements- Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
REPRESENTING YOUProperty taxes can be looked at as a story problem. Unlike a story problem though, with property taxes you don’t always have all the information you need at the start. In late May and early June property owners receive notice of valuation changes.
Above: Rebecca Wacker received a purple ribbon for her purple dress. Below: Alayna Gabel received a purple ribbon for her black outfit. Photos provided by Polk County 4-H Extension Office.

Above: Rebecca Wacker received a purple ribbon for her purple dress. Below: Alayna Gabel received a purple ribbon for her black outfit. Photos provided by Polk County 4-H Extension Office.

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STATE FAIR FASHION SHOW

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
GRAND ISLAND - The runway sparkled with 4-H talent at the Nebraska State Fair! On Saturday, August 23, Polk County 4-H members joined nearly 300 youth from across Nebraska in the 4-H Fashion Show at Raising Nebraska in Grand Island.
The Foundation forAnnie Jeffrey donated funds from their annual golf tournament to purchase a new blanket warmer (far left) for Annie Jeffrey Health Center. Board members are pictured with Marcus Augustin (right), CEO. Photo provided.

The Foundation forAnnie Jeffrey donated funds from their annual golf tournament to purchase a new blanket warmer (far left) for Annie Jeffrey Health Center. Board members are pictured with Marcus Augustin (right), CEO. Photo provided.

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Foundation Donates Warmer

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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HollingerAnnounces Resignation

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
After 17 years at Cross County, Mr. Hollinger turned in his resignation and the board accepted it at Monday night’s meeting. He will resign at the end of the 2025-26 school year.Board president Kurt Moore commented they “knew it was coming but appreciated the letter”.
The memorial for veterans is coming along in the Stromsburg square. The concrete was poured, and walls were placed. The funding is about half raised. Metal plates will be put on the walls for each veteran buried in Stromsburg and Swede Home cemeteries. For questions, please contact a Legion or Sons of the Legion member, such as Terry Larson or Jim Seaberg. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The memorial for veterans is coming along in the Stromsburg square. The concrete was poured, and walls were placed. The funding is about half raised. Metal plates will be put on the walls for each veteran buried in Stromsburg and Swede Home cemeteries. For questions, please contact a Legion or Sons of the Legion member, such as Terry Larson or Jim Seaberg. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Veteran Wall Is Coming Along

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Fuller Wins Week 2

Fuller Wins Week 2

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Fuller Wins Week 2

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The winner of the second week of the football contest is Kent Fuller, who only missed two.Also missing only two was Preston Oder, but Fuller was closer on the passing yards for Nebraska. Lori Behnken was third missing three.There were 31 entries again this week, but a few different names.
Above: The Gestrines and Hopkins families gathered in Wichita, Kansas to celebrate their war heroes, who died together in World War I. Niece Karen Gestrine is second from right in the front row. Below: A photo of Frank Severt Gestrine taken around his time in the war. Photos provided by Karen Gestrine (niece).

Above: The Gestrines and Hopkins families gathered in Wichita, Kansas to celebrate their war heroes, who died together in World War I. Niece Karen Gestrine is second from right in the front row. Below: A photo of Frank Severt Gestrine taken around his time in the war. Photos provided by Karen Gestrine (niece).

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SEVERT GESTRINE: THE REST OF THE STORY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
WICHITA, KS - Frank Severt Gestrine was known as the first Polk County “boy” to sacrifice his life in World War I, but not much was known about how he got wounded in the war...until recently.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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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Sight-in opportunities available for hunters

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Nebraska hunters are encouraged to fine-tune their gear and skill at shooting ranges across the state as hunting season approaches.The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has compiled an updated list of available public and private ranges to help hunters prepare for their hunting seasons.