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Enjoy fun July events in southwestern state parks

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s southwestern state parks. During July, a variety of events are planned for those for all ages and interests.Don’t forget to purchase a required vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances.
LIFE

LIFE

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LIFE

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
REPRESENTING YOUThis week, pro-life Americans marked the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v Jackson 2022 ruling which restored states’ ability to affirm the constitutional right to life for unborn children.
Above- The High Plains Storm 10-U Baseball team and coaches proudly displays their medals as they finished fourth in a recent baseball tournament. Photo provided.

Above- The High Plains Storm 10-U Baseball team and coaches proudly displays their medals as they finished fourth in a recent baseball tournament. Photo provided.

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High Plains 10-U Baseball

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Ruth 4: 1-9 KJV “Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down. And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here.

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
This week I’m taking a moment to wish my dear hubby a happy 82nd birthday on the 4th. In honor of his special day, I’d like to share with you some thoughts Ron penned several years ago. I think you will find them appropriate as we Americans celebrate our nation’s birthday, as well.
Pictured with Osceola United Methodist Pastor Soonil Park are Layla Page, Fran Wieseman, Janna Roberts, Kimbree Page, Kendly Mestl and Melinn Roberts. This group traveled to Sisseton, SD for a mission trip from June 6-13. Photo provided

Pictured with Osceola United Methodist Pastor Soonil Park are Layla Page, Fran Wieseman, Janna Roberts, Kimbree Page, Kendly Mestl and Melinn Roberts. This group traveled to Sisseton, SD for a mission trip from June 6-13. Photo provided

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Osceola United Methodist Church Mission Trip

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
This mission team spent June 6 - 13 at the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation in northeastern South Dakota.Day 1- We left our church after service at 10:30 AM and reached our destination at 5:30 PM which was Grace Lutheran Church, Sisseton, South Dakota.
Aspects

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Aspects

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
It was far too early to 'rise and shine' when I awoke one recent morn, but further sleep soon seemed out of the question-. I then opted to grab a cup of steamy 'Joe' and tune into a well-respected newscast.

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Osceola Community Calendar

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Tuesday, July 1Polk County Planning Committee Meeting (West Side) 10-11 a.m.- Summer Reading Program at the library.Thursday, July 36:30-8:30 p.m.- SOS baseball practice Saturday, July 5Park Shelter rental for Jaci Swantek Family Reunion.Sunday, July 65-10 p.m.