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From the Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The onset of colder weather means less time spent around the museum, but there are some winter themes that might be mentioned.Those driving by 415 Beebe street in Osceola these days will see a new face on the porch of the Mickey Mansion: a relative of Frosty the Snowman!

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Rickett’s Riches

Evelyn Mejia
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Pete Ricketts and his family have spent at least $18.6 million on Nebraska political campaigns and causes in the dozen years when Ricketts was running for governor, serving as governor and then serving in the US Senate.The family – mostly the governor and his parents – delivered money far and wide.

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Park Entry Permit Available for Active Military Personnel

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Active-duty military personnel stationed in Nebraska can now buy a vehicle park entry permit for $5 and gain access to more than 76 state parks year-round.The annual active-duty military vehicle park permit is valid Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 in a given year.

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Lottery Permits Available Jan. 2

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 2, 2025.
Merry Christmas, Nebraska!

Merry Christmas, Nebraska!

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Merry Christmas, Nebraska!

Pete Ricketts
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
NEBRASKA SENATORThe Christmas season is one of joy, peace, and reflection. As we gather with family and friends, we celebrate the many blessings in our lives. We decorate our homes with festive lights. We share meals with loved ones. We embrace the traditions that make this time of year so special.
Above: Several Cross County high schoolers went to the Midwest Covenant Home and played bingo with the residents on Friday. Below: Carson Schaefer and Edie Peterson call out numbers for bingo. Photos provided.

Above: Several Cross County high schoolers went to the Midwest Covenant Home and played bingo with the residents on Friday. Below: Carson Schaefer and Edie Peterson call out numbers for bingo. Photos provided.

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CC Students Visit MCH

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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Pedicure Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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.
Bill Curry was named Nebraska’s Middle School Principal of the Year. From 2006-2018, he served as principal at Shelby-Rising City. Photo provided.

Bill Curry was named Nebraska’s Middle School Principal of the Year. From 2006-2018, he served as principal at Shelby-Rising City. Photo provided.

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Curry Named Middle School Principal of the Year

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Mr. Bill Curry was recently named by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) as its 202526 Middle School Principal of the Year. Curry graduated from Concordia Nebraska with an M.Ed. in educational administration in 2005.

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NGPC Events in January

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in January.Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks, except one is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot.
Save and Preserve through Movement

Save and Preserve through Movement

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Save and Preserve through Movement

Carter Holm
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
THE PRAIRIE DOC“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it”. Plato said that some 2300 years ago. It is not news to anyone that moving the body is the best way to stay healthy.