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The American People’s Vision for National Defense

The American People’s Vision for National Defense

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The American People’s Vision for National Defense

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
REPRESENTING YOUPresident Ronald Reagan was deeply committed to the idea of “peace through strength.”It’s an acknowledgement that peace is best achieved through military power, because a strong military deters conflict.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Shelby is busy getting ready for Christmas Stroll on Sunday, December 15th. Join in festivities for the day. Crafts at the Senior Center and hot chocolate.Bridge winners Monday were Kathy Reif, Myrla Grossnicklaus and Rogene McMeekin.Polk County pitch tourney was in Osceola Monday.

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Brent Hollinger If you are looking for a great program where you can make an end-of-year tax donation, I have an idea for you! This is year nine for our Cross County Beef Booster Program!

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Swedish Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
There will be a planning meeting for the June 20-22, 2025 Swedish Festival on Thursday, December 12th at 7 PM at the Stromsburg Library. Anyone interested in helping with festival is welcome to attend.

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From the Museum

Bob Greenwall
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Gleim FootnoteNorris Alfred, editor of the Polk Progress Newspaper, put this heading on a story which made it into the Polk centennial book of 1974: “Lieutenant Mac Gleim Deluged By Mail From German Frauleins” This member of the Polk County Historical Society only encountered the story after the...
Above: FFA had district speaking events at Cross County, about 400 from various schools attended. Qualifying for state was Ema Dickey (senior speaking champion), Ava Cramer, and Emmitt Lonsdale. Emmitt is second from left. Photo provided.

Above: FFA had district speaking events at Cross County, about 400 from various schools attended. Qualifying for state was Ema Dickey (senior speaking champion), Ava Cramer, and Emmitt Lonsdale. Emmitt is second from left. Photo provided.

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Cross County FFA Speakers Qualify for State

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Above: The 8th grade careers class competed in the personal finance challenge at UNL. Cross County 8th grade placed second and third out of 51 teams statewide. Pictured is the 2nd place team: Eric DeLaet, Briar Crawford, Emmitt Lonsdale and Audrey Gardner. Photo provided.

Above: The 8th grade careers class competed in the personal finance challenge at UNL. Cross County 8th grade placed second and third out of 51 teams statewide. Pictured is the 2nd place team: Eric DeLaet, Briar Crawford, Emmitt Lonsdale and Audrey Gardner. Photo provided.

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Cross County Careers Place Second

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Bingo at the Stromsburg Senior Center on Friday, December 13th at 2 PM. Everyone is welcome.BUNCO at the Stromsburg Senior Center on Wednesday, December 18th at 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome!
Anatomical Variations: Connecting Research & Patient Car

Anatomical Variations: Connecting Research & Patient Car

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Anatomical Variations: Connecting Research & Patient Car

Ethan Snow
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
THE PRAIRIE DOCBy Ethan Snow, PhD The human body is composed of a typical pattern of anatomy, yet every structure varies in form from person to person. For example, humans develop with a standard set of defined muscles, yet the shape and mass of each muscle varies significantly among individuals.