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Osceola girls repeated as Crossroads Conference track champions. They also were team champs last year. Cross County came in runner up. Pictured are (front) Graci Conkling, Addison Theis, Ella Lemburg and Camryn Peterson; (back) Aubrey Peterson, Layla Page, Emily Conkling, Kimbree Page, Maggie Fritton, Allie Kula, Blaire Sanley, Bella Recker, Kalisyn Prososki, Chloe Schott, Alexis Burritt, Kenzie Bartling and Halee Peterson. Photo provided.

Osceola girls repeated as Crossroads Conference track champions. They also were team champs last year. Cross County came in runner up. Pictured are (front) Graci Conkling, Addison Theis, Ella Lemburg and Camryn Peterson; (back) Aubrey Peterson, Layla Page, Emily Conkling, Kimbree Page, Maggie Fritton, Allie Kula, Blaire Sanley, Bella Recker, Kalisyn Prososki, Chloe Schott, Alexis Burritt, Kenzie Bartling and Halee Peterson. Photo provided.

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Osceola Girls Repeat as CRC Track Champions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Osceola FFA and alumni worked together on the landscape for the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Osceola. Below: A rock dedicated to Brian Gabel was revealed. Pictured are his family: mother Chris, son Brant, son Brenden, daughter Halle and father Pat. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola FFA and alumni worked together on the landscape for the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Osceola. Below: A rock dedicated to Brian Gabel was revealed. Pictured are his family: mother Chris, son Brant, son Brenden, daughter Halle and father Pat. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola FFA Alumni Winning Golden Idea Honors Gabel

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
OSCEOLA - On Friday (May 1st), the Osceola FFA and FFA Alumni had a work day to update the landscape for the Good Samaritan Society.This was the idea of Brenden Gabel and his father, Brian.
Hatfield Named Top Community Volunteer

Hatfield Named Top Community Volunteer

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Hatfield Named Top Community Volunteer

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Nick Hatfield was asked to assess the needed repairs and costs of the “Save the Bandstand Project which he agreed to do. After three fourths of the money was raised, the project began with Nick overseeing the entire restoration.
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HPC Seniors Awarded Scholarships

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Eight High Plains seniors were awarded Merrick Foundation Scholarships. Front (left to right); Peyton Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Rylee Hofmann and Kenslei Carlson. Back row- Levi Russell, Chase Owens, Carter Urkoski and Brody Spurling. 
Pictured are AWANA Timothy award winners (clear trophy) and Clubbers of the year (gold star trophy): Taytum McLean, Serena Bauer, Cedar Johnson, Jackson Phillips, Sawyer Mundt; (back) Violet Peterson, Adelace Wilgocki, Penny Holtz, Evelyn Coffin, Addison King, and Sam Tonniges. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Pictured are AWANA Timothy award winners (clear trophy) and Clubbers of the year (gold star trophy): Taytum McLean, Serena Bauer, Cedar Johnson, Jackson Phillips, Sawyer Mundt; (back) Violet Peterson, Adelace Wilgocki, Penny Holtz, Evelyn Coffin, Addison King, and Sam Tonniges. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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AWANA Concludes 45th Year

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
STROMSBURG - Wednesday (April 22nd), Stromsburg AWANA club wrapped up it’s 45 year with their annual awards night. In AWANA kids from age Kindergarten to sixth grade study Bible verses and recite them, as well as hear a speaker in counsel time and play games.
BLUE VALLEY MOVING LOCAL OFFICE

BLUE VALLEY MOVING LOCAL OFFICE

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BLUE VALLEY MOVING LOCAL OFFICE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
STROMSBURG - After over 20 years on the square in Osceola, Blue Valley Community Action is moving their Polk County location to Stromsburg.
Above: Governor Jim Pillen (right) proclaims library week and awards young Nebraska writers. Photo provided.

Above: Governor Jim Pillen (right) proclaims library week and awards young Nebraska writers. Photo provided.

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Pillen Proclaims National Library Week

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed April 19-25, 2026 National Library Week in Nebraska on April 21st at the Proclamation signing ceremony at the capitol. He also honored the student winners of the Letters About Literature writing contest with signed award certificates.

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Regents approve air transport training facility at UNMC

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Friday (April 24) approved next steps for constructing an Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training (IDAT) facility on the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Omaha campus, expanding UNMC’s role in national defense preparedness.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Centennial School Athletic Banquet will be Friday, May 1st, at 6 p.m.Community Potluck Dinner will be Monday, May 4th, at 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center.Centennial School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be Tuesday, May 5th, at 6:15 p.m.
Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

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Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKAAlmost every time I head over to the local work-out joint, there’s some petition circulators waiting.They scurry up and ask for my signature on a proposed ballot initiative that would make it harder for state legislators to change laws that voters have passed at the ballot box.