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For the Record: Court Report

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
For the month of October 2025:Rystrom, Zachary D. overtake/ pass a stopped school bus, $500 fine Johnson, Chris A. drive on shoulder of highway, $25 fine; drive left of center, $25 fine Ferguson, Brody A. speeding 16-20 mph, $200 fine Brisco, Jermaine K.
NIRMA Board of Directors member Larry Cerny (right), presents a dividend check to Polk County officials, Deputy Assessor Kris Udey (left) and Assessor Jodi Krance, at the program’s annual membership meeting in Kearney on October 24. Photo provided.

NIRMA Board of Directors member Larry Cerny (right), presents a dividend check to Polk County officials, Deputy Assessor Kris Udey (left) and Assessor Jodi Krance, at the program’s annual membership meeting in Kearney on October 24. Photo provided.

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Polk County Earns Another Dividend from NIRMA Program

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
LINCOLN – Polk County has received a $11,292 dividend check through its participation in the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) pooling program.
Cattle Producers Need Certainty

Cattle Producers Need Certainty

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Cattle Producers Need Certainty

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
REPRESENTING YOUAmerican farmers and ranchers work hard to provide the world with high-quality, nutritious, and affordable food options, all while dealing with many challenges outside of their control.
SHELBY EUB CHURCH BUILDING DEMOLISHED

SHELBY EUB CHURCH BUILDING DEMOLISHED

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SHELBY EUB CHURCH BUILDING DEMOLISHED

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Shelby EUB Church, officially named as the Castle Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church, was demolished on Thursday.The village of Shelby decided to demolish the building as it was in very bad shape and deemed a hazard.
Above: Osceola’s Spooktacular had this hay bale tunnel for kids. Also trunks had treats, and children in costume enjoyed collecting their sugar. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. See page 5 for more photos.

Above: Osceola’s Spooktacular had this hay bale tunnel for kids. Also trunks had treats, and children in costume enjoyed collecting their sugar. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. See page 5 for more photos.

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OSCEOLA SPOOKTACULAR A DELIGHT FOR KIDS

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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CC Superintendent Search Update

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
STROMSBURG - On Wednesday, Mike Lucas with the superintendent search firm was at Cross County to talk to teachers and staff, community members and the school board about what qualities they were looking for in a new superintendent.A meeting was held for parents and community members at 5 PM.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS:

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Stromsburg: Downtown Boo (on the Square), Friday, Oct. 31st from 4-6 PM Polk: Wednesday, Oct. 29th from 6:30-8 PM, trunk or treat and HPC selling hot dogs/pork loin sandwich, main street Gresham: Trunk or Treat, Friday, October 31st, from 6 to 7 p.m. Trunk setup time starts at 5:30 p.m.
Fighting to Pay Our On-Duty Federal Officers

Fighting to Pay Our On-Duty Federal Officers

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Fighting to Pay Our On-Duty Federal Officers

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
SENATOROur law enforcement officers work hard to prevent crime and protect families. They face danger, act fast, and serve with courage. I continue to work with my Republican colleagues to end the Schumer Shutdown and support our law enforcement officers.