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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
CALENDAR: April 8th at 12:45 Annual meeting, anyone interested in being an officer or volunteer call 402-527-5158 Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Cards, pool and puzzles daily

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Activities at Osceola Senior Center for April: Bible study 10:00 am every Friday Pool and coffee every morning. Hope to see you at the center. The next staff meeting will be April 10.
Due to the wet and cold conditions outdoors, the annual Osceola Easter Egg Hunt last Wednesday was moved indoors to the Polk County Fairgrounds. Photos were provided.

Due to the wet and cold conditions outdoors, the annual Osceola Easter Egg Hunt last Wednesday was moved indoors to the Polk County Fairgrounds. Photos were provided.

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Easter Egg Hunt Moved Indoors

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Game and Parks lifts temporary campfire ban

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.Game and Parks also lifted its ban on prescribed burns.This follows the State of Nebraska’s decision to rescind its burn ban after recent rains.

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Library

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Library will host Story Hour April 22 at 4:00. All children between Pre-K and 2nd grade are encouraged to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The Library Book Club will be meeting April 27 at 5:00. We will be discussing A Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.
Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
LINES ON THE PAGEI didn’t anticipate that my praying for people: all people, me, my kids and grandkids, my neighbors, my brothers and sisters all across the world would bring to mind the lady with the vessels in 2 Kings 4.She was in a tough spot.
Cross County quiz bowl had their last meet last Wednesday. They competed in the history bowl and took third place (bronze) in Seward. EMF won the event. Pictured are the seniors: Naima Ramirez, Cannen Mooney, Colton Duncan and Kirk Sparrow. Photo provided by Johanna Nielsen, quiz bowl sponsor.

Cross County quiz bowl had their last meet last Wednesday. They competed in the history bowl and took third place (bronze) in Seward. EMF won the event. Pictured are the seniors: Naima Ramirez, Cannen Mooney, Colton Duncan and Kirk Sparrow. Photo provided by Johanna Nielsen, quiz bowl sponsor.

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Cross County Quiz Bowl Last Meet

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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DHHS Preparing Community Partners for Medicaid Work Requirements

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
DHHS Preparing Community Partners for Medicaid Work Requirements Lincoln, NE – With Medicaid Work Requirements set to go into effect this May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has increased its public outreach regarding these changes, including collaborative meetings with its...
Michelle Roesener of Corteva presents the check to Cross County FFA. From left to right: Roesener, Emarie Bowman, MaHaylee Dotson-Monroe, Yagiz Kerabiyik, Sawyer Anderson, Wyatt Smith, and Joe O’Brien (FFA advisor). Photo provided.

Michelle Roesener of Corteva presents the check to Cross County FFA. From left to right: Roesener, Emarie Bowman, MaHaylee Dotson-Monroe, Yagiz Kerabiyik, Sawyer Anderson, Wyatt Smith, and Joe O’Brien (FFA advisor). Photo provided.

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Corteva Community Betterment Grant Supports Cross County FFA Livestock Program

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Cross County FFA Chapter has received a $1,500 Community Betterment Grant from Corteva Agriscience of York, Nebraska.