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Road Work on US 30, West of GI

Brent Rystrom
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Weather permitting, work will resume March 10 on US-30, west of Grand Island, from mile marker 308.84 to mile marker 312.55, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
More information coming soon. The Polk County News

More information coming soon. The Polk County News

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Save the Date! County Fair is Early!

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Polk County Fair is EARLY this year.July 9-13, 2025The Polk County Fair is early this year. Traditionally the Polk County Fair is the last full week of July.Not this year, as there were scheduling conflicts with the carnival and surrounding fairs.
Brandon Schoen. Photo provided.

Brandon Schoen. Photo provided.

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Schoen Charged with Assault and Abuse

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Brandon Schoen, age 36 of Osceola, was arrested and charged with assault and abuse after events that happened on Jan. 6th in Osceola.According to court documents, on Jan. 6th about 4:19 p.m.
Supporters traveled to Lincoln for girls state basketball. Pictured are some band members (above) and Edie Peterson’s little sister, Violet, held a sign for her. PCN photos by Rick Holtz.

Supporters traveled to Lincoln for girls state basketball. Pictured are some band members (above) and Edie Peterson’s little sister, Violet, held a sign for her. PCN photos by Rick Holtz.

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CC Band & Supporters at State

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Above: Cross County junior high and Little Cougars qualified for state in wrestling. Pictured are (back) Bridger Johnson, Bode Berggren, Piyper Berggren and Rowan Bowman; (front) Fisher Johnson, Tragen Bowman, Gage Berggren, Easton Carlson and Barrett Bowman. Below left to right: Leland Rice and Sarah Carnes from Osceola.

Above: Cross County junior high and Little Cougars qualified for state in wrestling. Pictured are (back) Bridger Johnson, Bode Berggren, Piyper Berggren and Rowan Bowman; (front) Fisher Johnson, Tragen Bowman, Gage Berggren, Easton Carlson and Barrett Bowman. Below left to right: Leland Rice and Sarah Carnes from Osceola.

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CCO Jr. High and Little Cougars Qualify for State

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Little Cougar Wrestling and CCO junior high wrestling competed at districts and several county grapplers qualified for state. Bob Orsborn has been coaching these junior high CCO wrestlers.
Above: Tim and Jodie Alvis are pictured in the gallery with some of Tim’s work. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Tim and Jodie Alvis are pictured in the gallery with some of Tim’s work. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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ART GALLERY/STUDIO COMING TO STROMSBURG

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – Many people know Tim Alvis as their art teacher. He taught art for 30 years at Cross County (Stromsburg/ Benedict), three years at Exeter before that, and four years at York College after.Recently Tim and Jodie Alvis purchased the “old library”.

Meeting Notice

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETINGPublic notice is hereby given that the Osceola Public Schools Board of Education, School District #19, Polk County, will meet in regular session on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Middle/High School Media Center located at 565 Kimmel Street, Osceola,...

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Two Rivers Trout Lake Opens on March 8

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Two Rivers State Recreation Area Trout Lake (No. 5) in Douglas County will open March 8. The lake has been stocked with more than 7,500 12-inch rainbow trout.Anglers should know a regulation change starting this year gives them the option to practice catchand-release of the trout in this lake.

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Quick, Cheap, and Easy!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Jim Campain, Guest Writer I told myself I’d never buy a pair of Skecher’s slip-in shoes . . . until I did. You know the shoes, they’re quite popular and advertised frequently on TV.
The Shelby-Rising City Speech Team acquired the Runner-Up trophy at McCool Junction and placed fifth at Weeping Water. Results from Weeping Water: Mac Kuns won Entertainment Champion; in Serious Prose: Urijah Grant got 3rd, Garrett Ruth got 4th, and Kasey Fischbach got 6th. Photo provided.

The Shelby-Rising City Speech Team acquired the Runner-Up trophy at McCool Junction and placed fifth at Weeping Water. Results from Weeping Water: Mac Kuns won Entertainment Champion; in Serious Prose: Urijah Grant got 3rd, Garrett Ruth got 4th, and Kasey Fischbach got 6th. Photo provided.

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SRC Speech Results

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025