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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Happening at the Library Summer Reading was busy at the Library. We had 30 children registered and they read books for a total of 208 hours. Our high reader was June Christy with 20.5 hours.
Osceola Garden Tour was held last week. Here is a photo taken at the Osceola cemetery. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola Garden Tour was held last week. Here is a photo taken at the Osceola cemetery. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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OSCEOLA GARDEN TOUR

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The National High School Finals (NHSF) Rodeo will take place July 19-25 and will include more than 1,800 rodeo contestants from across the U.S. and five other countries – Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Australia, and New Zealand. Photo was provided.

The National High School Finals (NHSF) Rodeo will take place July 19-25 and will include more than 1,800 rodeo contestants from across the U.S. and five other countries – Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Australia, and New Zealand. Photo was provided.

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World’s Largest High School Rodeo Event Returns to Lincoln

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
A Rodeo Unlike Any Other Brings Entertainment and Economic Impact to Nebraska Cort Jones remembers the sting he felt in defeat at his first high school finals rodeo. On a team of five cowboys, his job was to rope the steer’s back legs.

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July Cross County School Board Report

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Cross County School Board met in open and public session on Monday, July 13th with new superintendent, Josh Warren.Principal Booth reported that elementary teacher letters will go out Friday, so early next week children and parents will find out who their teacher is.

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Two I-80 lakes to be treated to remove unwanted fish

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Two Interstate 80 lakes in south-central Nebraska soon will be renovated by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to remove unwanted fish species.During the week of July 20, Lake No. 1 at Windmill State Recreation Area near Gibbon and the east lake at Dogwood Wildlife Management Area near Overton...
Above: Cross County FCCLA went to Washington, DC for national conference. Pictured are Sarah Hubel (advisor), Olivia Tandy, Julia Stewart, Gracelyn Everingham, Cannen Mooney, Caleb Troy and Brad Lott. Below: State officer Paxton Burke presents. Photos provided.

Above: Cross County FCCLA went to Washington, DC for national conference. Pictured are Sarah Hubel (advisor), Olivia Tandy, Julia Stewart, Gracelyn Everingham, Cannen Mooney, Caleb Troy and Brad Lott. Below: State officer Paxton Burke presents. Photos provided.

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Two Place at National FCCLA

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Cross County Family, Career and Community Leaders ofAmerica (FCCLA) members recently competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held in Washington, D.C. from July 6-July 10.

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New Law Expands Uses for Nebraska’s Education Savings Plan

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST 529) accounts can now be used to pay for a broader range of post-secondary education and career training programs, thanks to a new state law that took effect July 17.Earlier this year, Gov. Jim Pillen signed LB 748 after it was passed by the...

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Library News

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
July Events at the Library: July 21st: Mobile book cart 1-2 PM at MCH July 22nd: Bowling day 11 AM, wear a sports team July 23rd: Story time 10:30 AM, Bookworm book club 2 PM grades 6-9 July 29th:Scavenger hunt, 11 AM, bring a stuffed animal July 30th: Bookworm book club 2 PM grades 6-9
Randy Johnson. Photo provided by Christian Horn, YNT.

Randy Johnson. Photo provided by Christian Horn, YNT.

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Fatal Accident on Hwy 92 Monday

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Monday, July 20, 2026
On Monday, July 20th at 6:09 AM, Polk County Dispatch received a 911 call about a pickup that struck an ATV. The accident occurred on Highway 92 east of the F Road intersection. Upon investigation it was discovered that an ATV was traveling west bound on Highway 92.