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VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

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VETERANS HONORED AT CROSS COUNTY

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Polk County NewsSTROMSBURG - Veterans’ Day program was on Tuesday, and one veteran was honored and another received a quilt of valor.This Quilt of Valor was sewn by Sawyer Mundt, through our Quilts of Valor 4-H workshop. It was awarded to Gordon Olsen.

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ATV Accident Takes Life of One

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
ATV/Pedestrian accident 1 mile south of highway 66 on County Road C happened in Polk County on Thursday, November 6th about 5:18 pm.According to Polk County Sheriff Ladwig, the driver of the ATV was Nicholas Rodine, age 42, of Polk.
Above: Osceola had 5 quilts of valor presented on Veterans’ Day. Pictured are Amanda Hinkle, Dale Fjell, Michael Anderson, Lisa Goodell and James Langer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Osceola had 5 quilts of valor presented on Veterans’ Day. Pictured are Amanda Hinkle, Dale Fjell, Michael Anderson, Lisa Goodell and James Langer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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OSCEOLA PRESENTS 5 QOV ON VETERANS’ DAY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
OSCEOLA - Osceola held Veterans’ Day services on Tuesday, where all veterans were honored. Five were awarded a Quilt of Valor.1. James Langer -- James served in the Army National Guard from 1965-1971. He was stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Shelby-Rising City One Act performs “The Last Illusion” at Cross County on Saturday. Photo provided by Steve Moseley.

Shelby-Rising City One Act performs “The Last Illusion” at Cross County on Saturday. Photo provided by Steve Moseley.

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Shelby-Rising City Wins CC One Act Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
STROMSBURG - Cross County hosted One Act on Saturday with nine schools performing. Three of them were our county schools: Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City.Shelby-Rising City came out with first place with their play “The Last Illusion” by Dwayne Craft.
Above: Firemen help with a 2-car accident Tuesday afternoon at Cross County. Photo provided.

Above: Firemen help with a 2-car accident Tuesday afternoon at Cross County. Photo provided.

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Two Accidents on Tuesday and a Lurker on Sunday

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
STROMSBURG - Tuesday (Nov. 4th) was a busy day in Polk County, as there was an accident north of Stromsburg in the morning which took all day to clean up and one after school at Cross County.Information about the semi accident north of Stromsburg will be released later, and in next week’s issue.
Football Contest Winner

Football Contest Winner

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Rieken Wins Week 11

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The winner of week eleven’s football contest is Robert Rieken of Osceola who missed four. He was only one yard off on the Huskers’ total passing yards.Coming in second was Jim Carlson who also missed four, but was further off on the yards. Missing five was Dean Wheeler.
“The Quilters” quilt guild that has members from Polk, Platte and Butler counties, presented a quilt to Pat Davis at his benefit last Saturday in Shelby. The guild makes heart warming quilts and gifts them to ill people and those in need in the area. Pictured are Dee Augustin and Jacki Ryba presenting the quilt to Pat. Photo provided.

“The Quilters” quilt guild that has members from Polk, Platte and Butler counties, presented a quilt to Pat Davis at his benefit last Saturday in Shelby. The guild makes heart warming quilts and gifts them to ill people and those in need in the area. Pictured are Dee Augustin and Jacki Ryba presenting the quilt to Pat. Photo provided.

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Davis Presented with Quilt

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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OCAG

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Osceola Community Action Group will hold their November meeting on Thursday, November 20th at the Osceola Civic Center at 12:30 p.m. Please join our group to help make Osceola an even better place to live and raise a family!

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Library

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Happening at the Library in November Story Hour will be held on Wed. Nov 12 at 4:00. All children between Pre-K and 5th grade are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, treats and fun.Book Club will be Mon. Nov 17 at 5:00. We will be discussing 'Here One Moment' by Liane Moriarty. Please join us!