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Kings & Queens To Be Recognized at Festival

Guest Writer/Festival Comm.Polk County NewsIn 1962, King Don Nordberg and Queen Laura Lauerman were crowned Swedish Festival king and queen, becoming Stromsburg’s first pair of Swedish Festival royalty. That year, four other adults were “attendants” to them: H.
The Cross County band played at CRC championship. Even Mrs. Powell was back with a trumpet. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Cross County band played at CRC championship. Even Mrs. Powell was back with a trumpet. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

CC Band at CRC

The high school PBiS students of the month for January were (left to right, front) William Harris (6th), Rowan Bowman (7th), Silas Robinson (8th), (back) Lily Cramer (9th), Graycen Michael (10th), Madysen Berggren (11th), and Koy Mentink (12th). Photo provided.

The high school PBiS students of the month for January were (left to right, front) William Harris (6th), Rowan Bowman (7th), Silas Robinson (8th), (back) Lily Cramer (9th), Graycen Michael (10th), Madysen Berggren (11th), and Koy Mentink (12th). Photo provided.

PBiS Students for January

Library News

Are you looking for some fun activities in this chilly season? Your local library is the spot to be!

Senior Center

Bingo at the Stromsburg Senior Center on Friday, February 14th at 2 PM. Everyone is welcome.BUNCO at the Stromsburg Senior Center on Monday, February 17th at 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome.
The Cross County Robotics high school teams competed at UNL this weekend. After a long day, team 5155E (Sam Haug and Marshall Johansen) brought home the Design Award for their superior notebook and judging interview. Photo provided.

The Cross County Robotics high school teams competed at UNL this weekend. After a long day, team 5155E (Sam Haug and Marshall Johansen) brought home the Design Award for their superior notebook and judging interview. Photo provided.

5155E Wins Design Award

Celebrating the National Guard

Celebrating the National Guard

Celebrating the National Guard

GOVERNORFor the first time this century, Nebraska’s property taxpayers opened their statements in December and saw a reduction. The state’s economy continues to grow at a near record pace and our population has surpassed two million.
Aspects

Aspects

Aspects

As America turned the calendar to February, many throughout our beloved nation were likely exhausted from a tumultuous January 2025. It seemed most every news broadcast included some reporting involving incredible sadness experienced somewhere throughout our beloved nation.

OCAG

The Osceola Community Action Group welcomes donations for a new speaker system to be used by the community, especially for outdoor events. It is our goal to have a new system in place for Memorial Day next May.

Library

The Osceola Library will be hosting Story Hour on February 12 at 4:00. All children Pre-K to 5th grade are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, and fun.*** Our greatest glory not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. —Confucius