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Team 5155K (right) qualified for state robotics on Saturday winning the tourney with 5155E (who was already qualified). Pictured is (left to right) Sam Haug, Marshall Johansen (5155E) and Cannen Mooney, Kirk Sparrow (5155K). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Team 5155K (right) qualified for state robotics on Saturday winning the tourney with 5155E (who was already qualified). Pictured is (left to right) Sam Haug, Marshall Johansen (5155E) and Cannen Mooney, Kirk Sparrow (5155K). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Robotics: One More Team Qualifies for State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
RAVENNA- Sometimes it’s the luck of the draw or who you pick. Cross County robotics found that out on Saturday.5155K knew they did not have the best robot there, but somehow they lucked out and ended up first after qualifying rounds.

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2024 Weather Report

Tom Johnson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Much more moisture in 2024 with a Total for the Year of 34.73 compared to just 20.00 for 2023!2024 2023 Normal Jan. 1.55 1.40 .66 Feb. .52 .99 .78 Mar. .99 1.13 1.62 Apr. 4.73 .77 2.90 May 8.02 1.45 4.86 June 7.82 2.14 4.20 July 4.16 6.27 3.15 Aug. 3.04 1.23 3.58 Sept. .31 1.24 2.42 Oct. 1.19 1.
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Annie Jeffrey MeMoriAl County HeAltH Center Special Deliveries in 2024 at

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Annie’s Babies

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Our 8-page insert of Annie’s Babies is in today’s issue.For you online only subscribers, it will be coming to our website, but it will likely be a few more days.We hope you enjoy seeing pictures of the cuties born this last year in our hospital.Special supplement published by The Polk County News
Shelby-RC preschool through fourth grade performed dances (above) and a cheer (below) at halftime of the Riverside basketball game. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC preschool through fourth grade performed dances (above) and a cheer (below) at halftime of the Riverside basketball game. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Shelby-RC Cheer/Dance Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Seven Warning Signs of Cancer

The Seven Warning Signs of Cancer

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The Seven Warning Signs of Cancer

Andrew Ellsworth
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
THE PRAIRIE DOCRecently I was working with my son’s scout troop to help them achieve the personal fitness merit badge. This merit badge has many requirements including discussions about healthy habits, diet, and exercise.

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Pop-Up Noon Meal

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sponsored by the Rising City Community Library Meal will be served by Butler County Senior Services.Tuesday, January 21: Arrive at the library any time after 11 AM. For to-go meals, arrive about 11:45 AM to pick up.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday of the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County.
Flood Named Chairperson of Housing & Insurance

Flood Named Chairperson of Housing & Insurance

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Flood Named Chairperson of Housing & Insurance

Mike Flood
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
REPRESENTING YOUWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill had named him Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance for the House Financial Services Committee.

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BUNCO

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
BUNCO at the Stromsburg Senior Center on Monday, January 20th at 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome!
Vernon Kuhnel retires from the Polk County RPPD Board of Directors after serving 32 years on the board. Kuhnel has served several years on the Nebraska G&T Board and the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Board. Photo provided.

Vernon Kuhnel retires from the Polk County RPPD Board of Directors after serving 32 years on the board. Kuhnel has served several years on the Nebraska G&T Board and the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Board. Photo provided.

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Kuhnel Retires from Polk Co. RPPD Board

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025