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Vendors at Polk Co. Fair

Wednesday, July 9th from 6-8 PM the Farmer’s Market will be at the Polk County Fair.No vendor fee! Bring your own power, and bring your own table. It’s outdoors with plenty of space. Food trucks available. Live music, free carnival rides and fun activities for all.

NCPA Academic All-State Awards Announced

The Nebraska SchoolActivities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2025 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 33 Students for Top ACT Scores

Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 33 Students for Top ACT Scores

Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 33 Students for Top ACT Scores

Today, Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize graduates from the class of 2025 who achieved a top score on their ACT college entrance exam.“The ACT ceremony represents the culmination of years and years of study.
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The State’s Challenge Is a River

As we’re reminded over and over, Nebraska doesn’t have mountains like Colorado and Wyoming, and doesn’t have the beaches of California or Florida.That’s one of the reasons, we’re told, the Cornhusker State is among the least visited of all the states.

STAY ALERT IN WORK ZONES- LIVES DEPEND ON IT.

Summer is road work season. As the weather warms up, you’ll see more orange cones and construction signs along Nebraska’s roads and highways. Work zones are there to keep road crews and drivers safe.

Pedicure Clinic

Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department at 402-747-2211 to make an appointment.

Immunization Clinics

The Polk County Health Department will have an immunization clinic at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required.