Speech Results from Osceola & Shelby-RC

Friday at Osceola: Ella and Lily Cramer - 1st CHAMPS in Duet Acting Kylie Moore - 4th CHAMPS – Extemp Kylie Moore - 1st Next-in – Persuasive Kylie Moore - 6th Next-in - POI Saturday at SRC: OID – Ghostbusters – Graycen Michel, Naima Ramirez, Atlee Schweitzer, Marivel Nyberg, and Ella Cramer - 5th...

Report from Council: Roads and More

City council met Monday, February 9th. Up for discussion was riding e-bikes, scooters and other related objects on sidewalks and streets. These are not to be ridden or parked on sidewalks in the business district. See the two new ordinances for more information.A construction update was given.

From the Desk of the Superintendent

by Brent Hollinger Congratulations to the girls basketball team for winning the CRC basketball tournament in York! Another congratulations to our CCO wrestlers for getting runner-up in the CRC wrestling invite! We have had an excellent winter in athletics and with our activities.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Stromsburg, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters

SBA Relief Still Available to Nebraska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in...

Swedish Festival

The Swedish Festival Smorgasbord is merging with Taste of Sweden this year.We will remain in the Viking center on the Square. The Taste of Sweden will serve its usual fare Friday from 5 until 9 PM along with a bake sale as usual.

Woman’s Club

The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet on February 23 at 2:00 in the Viking Center.We will enjoy the many talents of the Cross County students in the Fine Arts Programs. The hostess is Diane Nielsen and the co-hostess is Merry Hansen. Everyone from the community is invited to join us.

Mail Going Later

Notice: Mail is leaving Stromsburg (and probably other area towns) earlier now. The truck now leaves at 10:30 AM instead of 2:30 PM. This week's newspaper will go out tomorrow instead of today. We can't make 10:30 AM very often.

Highlighting School Choice Week

NEBRASKA SENATORThis week, we celebrate National School Choice Week. As Senator, common-sense education policy is a top priority. My mother was a proud Nebraska educator. I know how much Nebraska teachers do for students and families. We saw this especially during the pandemic.

Children’s Immunization Clinics

The Polk County Health Department will have immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30, and Monday, February 23, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required.