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The advent wreath which is lighted each Sunday. Graphic provided.

The advent wreath which is lighted each Sunday. Graphic provided.

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Why is Hope First?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Hope is the first candle we light at Advent. Why is hope first?Well, without hope, we have nothing. This symbolizes the hope of Jesus’ birth. Hope is the foundation for our belief that Jesus came to the world to save us from sin. Since hope is the foundation, it should be first.
Osceola Implement and Klein Farms brought out their tractors and discs to help control the fire which was being fueled by strong winds. Photo was provided.

Osceola Implement and Klein Farms brought out their tractors and discs to help control the fire which was being fueled by strong winds. Photo was provided.

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Community Pitches in During Field Fire

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Tuesday, November 25th, Osceola Fire and Rescue responded to the report of a field fire at 128th and N Road.The Stromsburg Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at the same time.
Aspects

Aspects

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Aspects

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
I begin drafting this on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving, as thoughts turn to previous Thanksgivings and the precious memories of (now heaven-bound) treasured family and friends.
The November Polk County Pool Champs are Eugene Patocka and Pete Peil shown here. Photo was provided.

The November Polk County Pool Champs are Eugene Patocka and Pete Peil shown here. Photo was provided.

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November Pool Champs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Work to Do

Work to Do

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Work to Do

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
REPRESENTING YOUThanksgiving Across the Generations As we look ahead to America 250 next year – a milestone which invites reflection on our nation’s remarkable journey – I am reminded of the timeless wisdom of those who guided us through earlier tests of unity and purpose.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
December 2 Blood pressures by the Polk County health department from 9:30 to 11:30 AM December 9, no Bunco this month.December 10 Potluck at the Senior Center at 11:30 AM. Hosted by the Lutheran ladies. Casserole and dessert will be provided. You may bring a side dish to complete the meal.

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Hunt to Give Presentation in Stromsburg

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Stromsburg—Speaker Renae Hunt will present a program “Footprints and Handprints: Days on the Farm in the 19th Century” on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Stromsburg Public Library.

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NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The holiday season means feasts and festivities — and plenty of noschool days. Keep your children busy outside with these ideas from Nebraska Game and Parks.
Above: Santa Claus made it Saturday for the lighting of the square, but the horse and wagon along with the soup supper and ornament hunt were postponed to next Saturday. About 3 inches fell in Stromsburg Friday and Saturday, causing postponements. Photo was provided.

Above: Santa Claus made it Saturday for the lighting of the square, but the horse and wagon along with the soup supper and ornament hunt were postponed to next Saturday. About 3 inches fell in Stromsburg Friday and Saturday, causing postponements. Photo was provided.

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Santa Comes In Spite of Weather

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025