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Brittany McCracken is running for Polk County Sheriff. She currently serves as investigator. Photo provided.

Brittany McCracken is running for Polk County Sheriff. She currently serves as investigator. Photo provided.

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McCracken Runs for Sheriff

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Last week we ran the first candidate for Polk County Sheriff, Eric Allen. This week is the second candidate to file, Brittany McCracken.Brittany McCracken graduated from Rising City High School in 2003. She moved to Las Vegas where she went to college and got an associate’s degree.
Osceola Implement will celebrate 80 years. Here is an early picture of their two buildings. Their current building was built over these two existing buildings. Read the incredible story in this week’s special section on Ag Week. Photo provided.

Osceola Implement will celebrate 80 years. Here is an early picture of their two buildings. Their current building was built over these two existing buildings. Read the incredible story in this week’s special section on Ag Week. Photo provided.

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Osceola Implement Celebrates 80 Years

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Gov. Pillen Issues Statewide Burn Ban

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state. Earlier today, Gov.

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Polk Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Good morning from the Polk Public Library! It is so nice outside that it almost makes me want to go sunbathing!! I don't have any baby oil so I guess I will stay inside and work.The Easter Bunny made a stop in Polk over the weekend! He left me a note that said he hid 14 eggs around Polk.

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Nebraska State Fair Launches Marathon

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Nebraska State Fair is inviting artists of all ages to help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in a creative new way.Submissions are now being accepted for the Nebraska State Fair Marathon Race Shirt Design Contest, themed America 250.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Centennial School quarter break will start Thursday, March 11th thru Monday, March 16th. Classes will resume Tuesday, March 17th.Presbyterian Church Session will meet Sunday, March 15th, following worship services.Monthly Fireman’s meeting will be Monday, March 16th, at 7:30 p.m.

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Evening with the Storm Fundraiser

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Saturday, March 28th at Beck’s Barn, 2239 U Rd, Clarks Social hour at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30, live auction and raffle at 7 pm, silent auction closes at 7:30 pm. Entertainment (magic show) follows Tickets on sale until March 13th from Tri-Community Foundation.
‘SAVE America Act’ is a solution in search of a problem

‘SAVE America Act’ is a solution in search of a problem

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‘SAVE America Act’ is a solution in search of a problem

All Things Nebraska
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
One of my favorite political slogans of all time is “a solution in search of a problem.”It’s used frequently in debates at the Nebraska Legislature to describe a proposal or idea that imposes new rules and restrictions to address a problem that doesn’t exist.