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Congressman Flood Votes to Reform FISA

Congressman Flood Votes to Reform FISA

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Congressman Flood Votes to Reform FISA

Mike Flood
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following a vote on H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. This legislation modifies and temporarily extends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, also known as FISA, for a period of two years.
Placing first in the knowledge bowl was this team of Ava Cramer, Lyndsey Bolton, Alyssa Renken, Ella Pinkelman and Libby Rutherford. Photo provided.

Placing first in the knowledge bowl was this team of Ava Cramer, Lyndsey Bolton, Alyssa Renken, Ella Pinkelman and Libby Rutherford. Photo provided.

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CC FCCLA Excels at State Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Cross County FCCLA excelled in demonstrating student leadership and service during the Nebraska FCCLA state conference. Cross County FCCLAcame home with 4 national qualifiers, 2 FCS knowledge test medalists, a quiz bowl champion and runner-up, and 3 chapter awards.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Stromsburg, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

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Legion Pancake Feed

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Stromsburg Legion Post #132 would like to invite the community to join them at the Legion on Sunday, April 28th for a pancake feed from 11 AM to 2 PM.

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Do you love to read and love to work with children? We are hiring a Summer Reading Coordinator for this summer! The theme is “Adventure begins at your Library.” Please stop by the library for more details about the position.

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Swedish Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The April meeting was well attended. There are a few new things being planned so be sure to watch for more information. One of the new things is a sand volleyball tournament on Saturday.This is year for our biennial Swedish smorgasbord. It will be held at the Cross County School again.
Mason Quilhot, freshman at Cross County, broke the 221-230 pound back squat record, previously held by Garrett Davidson at 420 pounds in 2016. Photo provided.

Mason Quilhot, freshman at Cross County, broke the 221-230 pound back squat record, previously held by Garrett Davidson at 420 pounds in 2016. Photo provided.

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Quilhot Breaks Back Squat Record

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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Woman’s Club

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet April 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Viking Center. Guests are welcome.
Aspects

Aspects

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Aspects

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Surely ALL appreciated the Four Corners Health Department column, entitled “Public Health Week,” published in last week’s Polk County News.The column focused on “stress” -- surely a topic with which many can identify!
State Senator Jana Hughes

State Senator Jana Hughes

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Hughes to Speak at National Day of Prayer

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Osceola is excited and honored to announce that our Nebraska State Senator, Jana Hughes, will be our National Day of Prayer speaker. She will address praying for the leaders in our government who are in charge of critical decisions.