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Senior Center

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Activities at Osceola Senior Center for February.February 10 Bunco at 1:30 February 11 Potluck at 11:30 AM with the catholic ladies hosting. Casseroles and dessert are furnished. Please bring a side dish to complete the meal.

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Pedicure Clinic

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department at 402-747-2211 to make an appointment.
Osceola cheerleaders work the crowd during Friday night’s CRC girls championship game at the York City Auditorium. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Osceola cheerleaders work the crowd during Friday night’s CRC girls championship game at the York City Auditorium. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Osceola Cheerleaders at CRC

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Speech Results from Hartington New Castle

Speech Results from Hartington New Castle

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Speech Results from Hartington New Castle

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Cross County Speech Team competed at the Hartington New Castle High Scho0ol Speech competition on Saturday. Below is a list of the winners.

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Swedish Festival

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
A lot was accomplished at the first planning meeting for the Swedish Midsommar Festival that will be held June 19-21. Entertainment is booked for Saturday evening and other choices were discussed for Friday.

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Small towns can strengthen resilience efforts through initiative

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Val Ankeny, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Throughout the nation, communities highly vulnerable to climate impacts have an opportunity to strengthen their adaptation and resilience efforts through the Climate Smart Communities Initiative.This public-private partnership offers...

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Two Parks Running Club Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Two Parks Running Club will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, February 12th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Rose Colored Glass.At this meeting you can learn about the club and sign up for 2026 membership.Also at the meeting winners of the 2025 Strive Challenges will be recognized, along with...
Hannah Neville, missing person

Hannah Neville, missing person

Missing Person

Staff Report
Thursday, January 29, 2026
This is from the Polk County Sheriff's Department. Hannah Neville is reported missing. Please see the flyer.
Cory Ortman, age 27 of Newark, OH

Cory Ortman, age 27 of Newark, OH

Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Staff Report
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Polk County Sheriff Dwaine W. Ladwig announces the arrest of an Ohio man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a minor.In June 2025, a parent reported discovering sexually explicit messages and photographs sent to their 10-year-old child through a social media...