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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
I love Chinese food, especially when served on a buffet! There are so many good things to choose from. (And unfortunately, I usually choose too much!) And when I don’t think I can possibly eat one more bite, the waitperson brings me one more thing—a fortune cookie.

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Heavenly Pep Talk

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
There’s a scene near the end of the second Lord of the Rings movie, The Two Towers, that always gets me teary-eyed. Samwise and Frodo are trying to get the One Ring to Mordor to destroy it, but they’ve already endured so much.

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Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Monday, April 15, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Flu shots are available. An appointment is required.

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Now Hear This!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
From Doc Toline, Polk County VSO Isn’t it strange, or should I say ironic, that April Fool’s Day and tax season/deadline are in the same month? Hmm, I wonder if the universe is trying to tell us something.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
“April showers bring May flowers!” or so the saying goes. We are praying for April showers so we have plenty of May flowers… and more! The flower seeds we planted are sprouting and our ladies are so excited.
Congressman Mike Flood visited Polk County including the Polk County RPPD and the Polk County News on Monday. He is pictured with Carter Smith (of Shelby), aide and co-owners Beth and Alan Sparrow.

Congressman Mike Flood visited Polk County including the Polk County RPPD and the Polk County News on Monday. He is pictured with Carter Smith (of Shelby), aide and co-owners Beth and Alan Sparrow.

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Flood Visits Polk County

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Polk County News Congressman Mike Flood took a break from Washington, DC to come to Polk County on Monday. He stopped at the Polk County RPPD and talked to linemen and employees, and recognized them for Lineman Appreciation Day on April 8th. After that, he stopped by the Polk County News.
ABOVE: Easter egg hunts were in every town in the county. Shelby kids are lined up ready to go. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka. BELOW: Kids go through their loot after the egg hunt in Stromsburg. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

ABOVE: Easter egg hunts were in every town in the county. Shelby kids are lined up ready to go. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka. BELOW: Kids go through their loot after the egg hunt in Stromsburg. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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EASTER IN POLK COUNTY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Matt DeMers (of Osceola) was selected by the NSAA for his entertainment speech as “the best of the best”. Pictured with him are his coaches Payton DeMers-Sahling (left) and Abby Olson. Photo provided.

Matt DeMers (of Osceola) was selected by the NSAA for his entertainment speech as “the best of the best”. Pictured with him are his coaches Payton DeMers-Sahling (left) and Abby Olson. Photo provided.

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DeMers Selected for Best of the Best

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Matthew DeMers has been selected by the NSAA to represent Entertainment Speaking. This achievement can be compared to super state in sports or all-class gold. Matthew went up against all state champions in all classes to be selected for this honor.

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Grain Safety Takes Center Stage

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have partnered together for the 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week because everyone deserves to go home from work each day.