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Bridger Johnson prepares to shoot

Bridger Johnson prepares to shoot

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Archery Photos

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The first 4-H County fair event got underway Tuesday evening with archery. About 20 participated. If we didn't post a photo of your child, we probably have one. With five rounds, we're pretty sure got at least one of each.Here are a few photos by Beth Sparrow.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
First of all, I apologize for not having the Clips recently due to unforeseen circumstances, but we are back on schedule and hopefully no more interruptions.June has been a busy month with various activities, the Swedish Festival as well as our usual events.

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Now Hear This!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
We are 249 Years old, but did you know we could have been a little younger than that? While 1776 is the official start date, some argue that other dates, such as the ratification of the Constitution in 1788, could also be considered the nation’s true birthday.
Birthday

Birthday

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Birthday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The family of Neal Sandell is hosting an open house to celebrate his 90th birthday.The open house will be held on Sunday, July 13th, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Polk Senior Center located on 230 N Main Street in Polk.
Immigration raids sweep up people who just want to work

Immigration raids sweep up people who just want to work

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All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Immigration raids sweep up people who just want to workALL THINGS NEBRASKAThese days, besides seeing American bombers attacking Iran, we’re confronted with almost daily news about immigration raids and with court rulings about what ICE can, and cannot, do.
Osceola Community Players presented “Unsound Effects”. Pictured is Jenni Erhart (director) front, talking to the audience. Also pictured is most of the cast: Dave Rinehart, Suzanne Peterson, Connie Kramer, Hayden Lavaley, Evan Feezell, Kendra Gustafson, Gail Channer, Debbie Girard, Erica Burritt, Roxanne Page, Mark Erhart, Makenzie Kuns, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Blair Page, Clare Willis, Clyde Ericson and Payton DeMers-Sahling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola Community Players presented “Unsound Effects”. Pictured is Jenni Erhart (director) front, talking to the audience. Also pictured is most of the cast: Dave Rinehart, Suzanne Peterson, Connie Kramer, Hayden Lavaley, Evan Feezell, Kendra Gustafson, Gail Channer, Debbie Girard, Erica Burritt, Roxanne Page, Mark Erhart, Makenzie Kuns, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Blair Page, Clare Willis, Clyde Ericson and Payton DeMers-Sahling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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OSCEOLA COMMUNITY PLAYERS PRESENT “UNSOUND EFFECTS”

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
OSCEOLA– Sunday, the Osceola Community Players presented a play in three acts twice (at 2 PM and 7 PM). The play was as hot as the auditorium. The director of the play was Jenni Erhart, in her fifth year. She is planning one for next summer, and encourages any interested to come try out.
NEW GAZEBO DEDICATED

NEW GAZEBO DEDICATED

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NEW GAZEBO DEDICATED

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
STROMSBURG - A new gazebo is in the square thanks to a memorial by the Warren and Betty Johnson family. It was dedicated on Saturday.The gazebo was built by Wild Rose Carpentry (Glenn Calderwood, owner) and Unlimited Welding (Michael “Woody” Woodward, owner).
4-H Classy Clovers members Carson and Carli Mousel are pictured with some of the cans they collected. Photo provided.

4-H Classy Clovers members Carson and Carli Mousel are pictured with some of the cans they collected. Photo provided.

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4-H Classy Clovers Collect Cans

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Classy Clovers 4-H Club is turning trash into treasure with a yearlong aluminum can recycling project that’s making a difference in the community—and now they’re bringing their efforts to the Polk County Fair, July 9–13.
Marci Ostmeyer (Osceola resident) will take the position of ESU #7 Chief Administrator on July 1. Photo provided.

Marci Ostmeyer (Osceola resident) will take the position of ESU #7 Chief Administrator on July 1. Photo provided.

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Ostmeyer Promoted to ESU #7 Chief Administrator

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Columbus, NE — Educational Service Unit 7 (ESU 7) is proud to announce Marci Ostmeyer as its new Chief Administrator, effective July 1, 2025. Ostmeyer brings over a decade of leadership experience at ESU 7, having served as the Director of Professional Development for the past 10 years.