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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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Up to $5K in Grants Available for Rural Communities!
News Staff
Grants are available to communities served by Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company (NNTC) thanks to the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS)!The FRS is the non-profit arm of the National Rural Broadband Association (NTCA).
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Covenant Home Clips
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Now Hear This!
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Birthday
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
All Things Nebraska
Paul Hammel
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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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 PRESENT “UNSOUND EFFECTS”
Beth Sparrow
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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
NEW GAZEBO DEDICATED
Beth Sparrow
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).
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
4-H Classy Clovers members Carson and Carli Mousel are pictured with some of the cans they collected. Photo provided.
4-H Classy Clovers Collect Cans
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Marci Ostmeyer (Osceola resident) will take the position of ESU #7 Chief Administrator on July 1. Photo provided.
Ostmeyer Promoted to ESU #7 Chief Administrator
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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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
