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Neeli Noyd was named Woods Brothers’ realtor of the year for 2024. Noyd has been a realtor for 13 years in the Polk County area. Photo provided.

Neeli Noyd was named Woods Brothers’ realtor of the year for 2024. Noyd has been a realtor for 13 years in the Polk County area. Photo provided.

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Noyd Named Realtor of Year

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Gage Friesen (HPC) achieved his 150th win at Crossroads conference wrestling on Thursday. He is pictured (second from left) with his coaches. Photo provided by HPC.

Gage Friesen (HPC) achieved his 150th win at Crossroads conference wrestling on Thursday. He is pictured (second from left) with his coaches. Photo provided by HPC.

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Friesen Marks 150th Win at CRC

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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Speech Results from Wilber-Clato-

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Varsity: DuetActing Champs, 5th Place: Kasey Fischbach and Deagan Cynova Duet Acting Honors, 1st: Kreyten Zimmerman and Garrett Ruth DuetActing Honors, 3rd: Mackenzie Kuns and Charlie Thompson OID Champs, 1st: Mackenzie Kuns, Charlie Thompson, Kreyten Zimmerman, Kasey Fischbach and Hayden Reznicek...

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Pedicure Clinics

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Pedicure Clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department to make an appointment.
Principal Heather Thompson kissed a pig after Shelby-Rising City gathered change for a change war. The money donated goes toward getting books into the hands of students, into the classrooms and providing memorable reading experiences. Photo provided.

Principal Heather Thompson kissed a pig after Shelby-Rising City gathered change for a change war. The money donated goes toward getting books into the hands of students, into the classrooms and providing memorable reading experiences. Photo provided.

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Principal Thompson Kisses a Pig

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Pictured are Nevaeh Martinez, Lila Weddle and Kasey Fischbach who were selected for Wayne State’s honor choir. They spent a day studying techniques, focusing on vocal tones and rehearsing. They had a concert finale. Photo provided.

Pictured are Nevaeh Martinez, Lila Weddle and Kasey Fischbach who were selected for Wayne State’s honor choir. They spent a day studying techniques, focusing on vocal tones and rehearsing. They had a concert finale. Photo provided.

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Wayne State Honor Choir

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb. 10

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb. 10, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.The dates are: East Zone, Feb. 10-April 15; Rainwater Basin Zone, Feb. 10-April 5 and West Zone, Feb. 10-April 5.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Strange weekend without football games to watch. The big one is this coming Sunday.Definitely cold this Monday morning with wind blowing. Doesn’t matter if groundhog sees his shadow, it’s still 6 weeks until spring. Just hope rain gets in the forecast.
Collin Vrbka was presented the Double Dog scholarship for wrestling. Photo provided by Jen Vrbka.

Collin Vrbka was presented the Double Dog scholarship for wrestling. Photo provided by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbka Awarded Double Dog Scholarship

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Here was the presentation that was read.In their senior year of high school former Double Dogs are given the opportunity to apply for the Double Dog Wrestling Club Scholarship.
The Cross County speech team competed well at the Osceola invite. Photo provided.

The Cross County speech team competed well at the Osceola invite. Photo provided.

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Speech Results from Osceola

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Cross County Speech team traveled to Osceola Saturday to compete in a 3-round competition. The following earned awards in the varsity division of their respective events!