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God’s work, Our hands is an annual day of service for the Lutheran Church. Graphic provided.

God’s work, Our hands is an annual day of service for the Lutheran Church. Graphic provided.

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Salem Lutheran Gives Back

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Salem Lutheran participates in the “God’s Work. Our Hands” program started by the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America).God’s work. Our hands 2025 is the annual day of service for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), taking place on this Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

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Grace Notes

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell When strangers first meet, chances are that it won’t be long before someone asks: “What do you do?” Senior citizens tweak this question just a bit. “What kind of work DID you do?

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
September activities at the Osceola Senior Center: September 8 County cards at Shelby at 1:30 p.m.September 9 Bunco at 1 PM September 10 potluck at 11:30 AM. Lutheran ladies will host. Casseroles and dessert will be furnished. If you are able, please bring a side dish to complete the meal.
CERNY FAMILY PICNIC AT OSCEOLA PARK

CERNY FAMILY PICNIC AT OSCEOLA PARK

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CERNY FAMILY PICNIC AT OSCEOLA PARK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The 50th annual Julius and Alberta (Gluabitz) Cerny Picnic was held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in the Osceola City Park.We had 90 relatives attending the picnic.
Student Council is excited to spread a little extra joy throughout our school! Each month, the library bulletin board will feature a fresh design and theme to inspire positivity, friendship, and a love of learning. This month’s board, designed by students Addie Theis and Myah Sanley, highlights the theme “Growing Together.” Photo provided.

Student Council is excited to spread a little extra joy throughout our school! Each month, the library bulletin board will feature a fresh design and theme to inspire positivity, friendship, and a love of learning. This month’s board, designed by students Addie Theis and Myah Sanley, highlights the theme “Growing Together.” Photo provided.

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Osceola Student Council Spreads Joy

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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HUSKER HARVEST DAYS 2025

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are set to welcome visitors to Grand Island, Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days, the world's largest totally irrigated working farm show September 9-11.
Aspects

Aspects

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Aspects

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Like many, I enjoy the columns by the Polk County News co-owners, published on the Opinion Page.Rick Holtz kindly submits his input, entitled “Reporter’s Notebook,” although likely snowed with tasks involving the Nance County Journal, known as the “sister publication” of the Polk County News.

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St. Paul Lutheran Hosts Rally Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Please join St Paul Lutheran Church of Osceola for their Rally Sunday celebration in the Osceola City Park shelter on Sunday, September 7th. Adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School will be held at 9:45 with worship service and communion to follow at 10:45.